Daweishan


Daweishan Town is a rural town in Liuyang City, Hunan Province, People's Republic of China. As of the 2015 census, it had a population of 27,400 and an area of. It borders Pingjiang County in the north, Paibu Town of Jiangxi in the east, Zhangfang Town in the south, and Dahu Town in the west and southwest.

History

According to the Total annals of the Qing Dynasty, the name of Daweishan derives from the view of the town shrouded by mountains.
In 1995, the Zhongyue Township and former Daweishan Township merged to form the Daweishan Town.
In 2005, Baisha Township was merged into the town.

Administrative divisions

The town is divided into 10 villages and two communities, the following areas:
The Daxi River flows through the town.
There are a number of popular mountains located immediately adjacent to the townsite which include Mount Qixingling ; Mount Baimianshi ; Mount Chongtian Lazhu ; Mount Lingpai ; Mount Diaoshuijian ; and Mount Wangpojian.

Economy

The local economy is primarily based upon agriculture and tourism.
Wood, fruit, traditional Chinese medicine and phyllostachys pubescens are important to the economy.

Education

The County Road X002 passes across the town west to east.

Attractions

A national park is located southeast of the town: Daweishan National Forest Park. Daweishan Rafting is a famous scenic spot.
Other main attractions are the Dongmen Ancient Town, Weishan Academy and Tomb of Tang Shou.