Leiyang, China

Welcome to Leiyang, the third most populous county-level city in Hunan Province, China. With a rich history dating back over 2,000 years, Leiyang is a city steeped in culture and tradition. The city covers an area of 2,656 km2 and has a registered population of 1,413,913 and resident population of 1,150,241 (as of the 2010 census). Leiyang is located on the south of the province and is bordered by Hengnan County to the north, Changning City to the west, Guiyang and Yongxing counties to the south, and Anren County to the east.

History:
Leiyang is the hometown of Cai Lun, the inventor of Papermaking technology, one of the Four Great Inventions. The city has more than 2,000 years of history as an ancient city named after the north of Lei River. Archaeological excavation proved that as early as the Neolithic Age, people have been lived in the territory of Leiyang. Until Leiyang was built as a division, it was a part of Jingzhou, one of the Nine Provinces before the Spring and Autumn Period and a part of Chu State in the Warring States period.

Geography:
Leiyang City is located in the south of Hunan Province, with a total area of 2,656 square kilometers. The city has a subtropical monsoon climate, with an average annual temperature of 17.5°C and an average annual rainfall of 1,300 mm.

Culture:
Leiyang is a city with a rich cultural heritage. According to the historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Pang Tong was chosen as magistrate of Leiyang by Liu Bei. In order to appease Zhang Fei, Pang Tong agreed to finish the three years worth of backlogged cases within three days, which he did. For this, Pang Tong was promoted by Liu Bei and to honor the occasion, a special wine was created, now known as Zhang Fei Wine.

Language:
Leiyangers speak a dialect resembling Gan Chinese.

Economy:
Leiyang is a center of paper production. Other raw materials produced in the area today include kaolin, white marble, and heavy calcium carbonate. The per capita GDP in 2017 was 40,708 yuan (6,023 US dollars).

Transportation:
Leiyang is well-connected by rail and road. The Guangzhou Railway, Leiyang Station, is located in the Stove Street neighborhood offices. The city is also served by the G4 Hong Kong and Macao Expressway, the Leiyang territory of New Town, and the Leiyang three high-speed intersection fair.

Leisure and entertainment:
Leiyang has a number of attractions for visitors to enjoy. These include the Martyrs Cemetery, Wuyi Square, Du Park, Cai Lun Park, and Yanhe. The city also has a thriving cultural and entertainment industry, with an annual production value of nearly 50 million yuan.

Whether you’re interested in history, culture, or just want to experience the natural beauty of Hunan Province, Leiyang has something for everyone. Come and discover this hidden gem for yourself!