What are some nice county names in China?
China's small counties have a long history, profound cultural heritage, and beautiful natural scenery. Their place names are naturally derived from historical legends, geographical features, and local cultural customs. Below I will share with you the names of some small counties that I saw and heard during my travels, and briefly analyze the origin and characteristics of their names.
1. Chuxiong: Located between Dali and Kunming, it is an ancient city in Yunnan Province. According to legend, the king of Chu once came to station here in ancient times, and it was later called the "Male City of Chu". The folk customs here are simple and the natural pastoral scenery is spectacular. It is a place full of poetry and romance.
2. Wuzhen: A small town in Tongxiang City, Zhejiang Province. It is known as the "Southern Water Town? Yugewa, ancient roads, stone bridges and dense trees". It is one of the representatives of Jiangnan Water Town. The name Wuzhen comes from a kind of black stone deep in the local mountains, so it is called "Wuzhen Town", which later evolved into the current "Wuzhen".
3. Qiongjie: Located in the Nagqu region of Tibet, it is a small county full of mystery. The name of Qiongjie comes from the famous Jinci Qiongtai, which is an ancient sacrificial center. Compared with the famous Gelugpa temple in Tibet, Qiongjie is more mysterious and legendary.
4. Dali: A big city in Yunnan Province, known as the "Utopia", attracting a large number of tourists. The name Dali comes from the Bai people's name for this area, which means "the sun rises here."
5. Yixing: A small county in Jiangsu Province, located on the south bank of Taihu Lake, with a quiet environment and rich products. The name Yixing comes from the Tang Dynasty, when the royal family used Yixing as their winter palace, and later generations became accustomed to calling this place "Yixing".
6. Guangde: A small county in southern Anhui Province, it was once the cultural center of Huizhou. There is some controversy about the name of Guangde, but overall, Guangde has a beautiful meaning, that is, "tolerance and generosity".
7. Jinggangshan: A small county in Jiangxi Province, it is one of the important revolutionary bases of the Communist Party of China. The name Jinggangshan comes from its geographical location, located in the center of the Jiulong Mountains, surrounded by steep mountains, like a tall mountain.
In general, the names of small counties in China are colorful and changeable. Some are based on historical legends, some come from geographical features, and some are representatives of local cultural customs. These wonderful place names form their own It expresses the yearning for beautiful natural scenery and is an important part of Chinese place name culture.