Tunxi

district, Huangshan, China

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Tunxi is a district within the prefecture-level city of Huangshan in Anhui province, China. Historically, the area was known as Huizhou, recognized for its distinct language, culture, cuisine, and the traditions of its merchants. Tunxi itself is particularly famous for the production of Keemun (Qimen) tea, a significant crop for local farmers. The city of Huangshan was established in 1983, and in 1987, Tunxi and Huangshan were combined into a single municipality, with Tunxi serving as its administrative seat.1

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In 1987 the cities of Tunxi and Huangshan were combined to form a single prefecture-level municipality; though the name Huangshan was retained, Tunxi district became the seat of the municipality. The area under the municipality corresponds approximately to the original Huizhou prefecture. Huizhou is famous in Chinese history as an…
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In 1987 the cities of Tunxi and Huangshan were combined to form a single prefecture-level municipality; though the name Huangshan was retained, Tunxi district became the seat of the municipality. The area under the municipality corresponds approximately to the original Huizhou prefecture. Huizhou is famous in Chinese history as an…
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