Yanxi, Liuyang


Yanxi 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 32,000 and an area of. It is surrounded by Fushoushan Town of Pingjiang County on the north, Dahu Town on the northeast, Gugang Town on the west, Guandu Town on the east, and Yonghe Town on the south.

Administrative division

The town is divided into four villages and three communities, the following areas:
The Daxi River flows through the town.
The Dajingchong Reservoir is the largest body of water in the town. It was built in the 1960s to provide drinking water for the town. The reservoir has also become a place for recreation for nearby residents.
Mountains located adjacent to and visible from the townsite are: Mount Tianzigang and Mount Fushou.

Economy

The main industries in and around the town are fireworks and animal farming.

Education

Expressway

The Changsha–Liuyang Expressway, from Changsha, running through the town to Jiangxi.

Provincial Highway

The Provincial Highway S309 runs southwest to northeast through the town.

Attractions

Mount Feilong and Lake Tianzi are famous scenic spots.

Religion

There are two Buddhist temples situated at the town: Huangtan Temple and Daguang Temple.