Yiyang Overview
Yiyang city, also called "Silver City",lies at the north central Hunan Province of Chin. Water transport is also highly-developed with Dongting Lake as a hub for waterways and the 
thousand-mile-long Zijiang River flowing through the city. It is acknowledged as “Land of Fish and Rice in China”, “Capital of Freshwater Fish in China”, “Land of Ramie in China”, “Land of Bamboo”. Yiyang is reputed as the “Hometown of Badminton”. It is also the badminton training base for Chinese national team.Yiyang has been evaluated as “the Most Livable City” and “Special and Charming City in China” by professional media at home and abroad.
thousand-mile-long Zijiang River flowing through the city. It is acknowledged as “Land of Fish and Rice in China”, “Capital of Freshwater Fish in China”, “Land of Ramie in China”, “Land of Bamboo”. Yiyang is reputed as the “Hometown of Badminton”. It is also the badminton training base for Chinese national team.Yiyang has been evaluated as “the Most Livable City” and “Special and Charming City in China” by professional media at home and abroad. Yiyang Facts:
Chinese Name: 益阳市 (yì yáng shì)
Population: 4,510,000
Area: 12,325 square kilometers (4,759 square miles)
Nationalities: Han
Administrative Division: 2 districts (Heshan, Ziyang); 3 counties (Nanxian, Taojiang, Anhua); 1 county-level city (Yuanjiang)
Seat of the City Government: 1, Zishan Lu, Heshan District
Population: 4,510,000
Area: 12,325 square kilometers (4,759 square miles)
Nationalities: Han
Administrative Division: 2 districts (Heshan, Ziyang); 3 counties (Nanxian, Taojiang, Anhua); 1 county-level city (Yuanjiang)
Seat of the City Government: 1, Zishan Lu, Heshan District
History of Yiyang
Yiyang has a long history. It has been more than 2000 years since its foundation as a county in Qin Dynasty. Tao Shu and Hu Linyi, important officials of the late Qing Dynasty, “three Zhous and one Ye” (Zhou Libo, Zhou Yang, Zhou Gucheng and Ye Zi), famous contemporary intellectuals, Zhang Guoji, an overseas Chinese leader, Fengshan Ho, Righteous among the Nations, and the world champion of badminton women’s singles Gong Zhichao in the 27th Olympic Games, “Queen of Badminton” Tang Jiuhong, world champions of badminton Gong Ruina and Huangsui all come from Yiyang. Yiyang is reputed as the “Hometown of Badminton”. It is also the badminton training base for Chinese national team.
Yiyang has a long history. It has been more than 2000 years since its foundation as a county in Qin Dynasty. Tao Shu and Hu Linyi, important officials of the late Qing Dynasty, “three Zhous and one Ye” (Zhou Libo, Zhou Yang, Zhou Gucheng and Ye Zi), famous contemporary intellectuals, Zhang Guoji, an overseas Chinese leader, Fengshan Ho, Righteous among the Nations, and the world champion of badminton women’s singles Gong Zhichao in the 27th Olympic Games, “Queen of Badminton” Tang Jiuhong, world champions of badminton Gong Ruina and Huangsui all come from Yiyang. Yiyang is reputed as the “Hometown of Badminton”. It is also the badminton training base for Chinese national team.Geography of Yiyang
The terrain slopes down from south to north. The southern mountainous area belongs to the remaining range of Xuefeng Mountain; and the northern lake district is scattered on the alluvial plain of Dongting Lake. Therefore, there are unique and distinct mountainous, hilly and laky areas in Yiyang City.
Climate & Weather
Situated at 112 degrees east longitude and 28 degrees north latitude. It has a sub-tropical continental monsoon humid climate. The best time to visit Yiyang is from March to November.
Situated at 112 degrees east longitude and 28 degrees north latitude. It has a sub-tropical continental monsoon humid climate. The best time to visit Yiyang is from March to November.
Yiyang Tourism
The beautiful scenery with mountains and waters makes the city a sparkling jewel lying at the south of Yangtze River and Dongting Lake of China. Therefore, it is reputed as Silver City. Famous scenic spots are Olympic Park, Zishan Lake International Golf Course, Taohuajiang Flowing Bamboo Sea, South Dongting Lake Wetland International Natural Reserve, Anhua Ancient Tea-horse Road, No.1 Village of Great Changes in Mountain Areas, and Xuefeng Lake Geological Park. A lot of tourists come to visit for sightseeing or on vacation.
In recent years, the strategy of “Opening up the City” has brought about rapid economic and social development as well as tremendous changes to urban and rural areas with each passing day. Infrastructure has been perfected; electricity, water supply, telecommunications, health care, education, and business services have been completed; the cultural taste of the city has been upgraded; investment environment has been optimized; and comprehensive competitive power has been intensified. Advantageous location, excellent investment environment, and preferential policies have attracted more and more friends at home and abroad to come to invest and build partnership with Yiyang.
Today's Yiyang
In recent years, the strategy of “Opening up the City” has brought about rapid economic and social development as well as tremendous changes to urban and rural areas with each passing day. Infrastructure has been perfected; electricity, water supply, telecommunications, health care, education, and business services have been completed; the cultural taste of the city has been upgraded; investment environment has been optimized; and comprehensive competitive power has been intensified. Advantageous location, excellent investment environment, and preferential policies have attracted more and more friends at home and abroad to come to invest and build partnership with Yiyang. 
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