Fengdu County (Chinese: 丰都县; pinyin: Fēngdū Xiàn; formerly Chinese: 酆都县; pinyin: Fēngdū Xiàn) is a county located in Chongqing Municipality, People's Republic of China. The county was established as Fengdu County (豐都縣) during the Sui dynasty. The name was changed to Fengdu County (酆都縣) during the Ming dynasty. In 1958, the name was changed back to Fengdu County (simplified Chinese: 丰都县; traditional Chinese: 豐都縣).

Administration

Before changes in 2013, Fengdu County had 2 subdistricts, 21 towns and 7 townships. As of 2016[update], Fengdu County had 2 subdistricts, 23 towns and 5 townships. As of 2020, Fengdu County has the following 2 subdistricts, 23 towns, and 5 townships:

NBS Area No.English nameChinese (Simp.)Postal Code
Subdistricts
500230001000Sanhe Subdistrict三合街道408233, 408254, 408299, 408254
500230002000Mingshan Subdistrict[zh]名山街道408201
Towns
500230101000Huwei[zh]虎威镇408202
500230102000Shetan[zh]社坛镇408203, 408234, 408235
500230103000Sanyuan[zh]三元镇408207, 408239
500230104000Xumingsi[zh]许明寺镇408211, 408240
500230105000Dongjia[zh]董家镇408212
500230106000Shuren[zh]树人镇408213, 408243
500230107000Shizhi[zh]十直镇408214, 408244, 408245
500230109000Gaojia[zh]高家镇408216
500230110000Xingyi[zh]兴义镇408219, 408248
500230111000Shuanglu[zh]双路镇408218, 408247
500230112000Jiangchi[zh]江池镇408225, 408252
500230113000Longhe[zh]龙河镇408224, 408250, 408251
500230114000Wuping武平镇408266
500230115000Baoluan[zh]包鸾镇408231, 408253, 408256, 408231
500230116000Zhanpu[zh]湛普镇
500230118000Nantianhu[zh]南天湖镇408223, 408249
500230119000Baohe[zh]保合镇408206, 408238
500230120000Xinglong[zh]兴龙镇408204,
500230121000Rensha[zh]仁沙镇408205, 408237
500230122000Longkong[zh]龙孔镇408217, 408246
500230123000Jilong[zh]暨龙镇
500230124000Shuanglong[zh]双龙镇408208, 408218
500230125000Xiannühu[zh]仙女湖镇408299, 408255
Townships
500230202000Qinglong Township[zh]青龙乡408209
500230206000Taipingba Township[zh]太平坝乡408230
500230207000Dudu Township[zh]都督乡408228
500230209000Lizi Township[zh]栗子乡408222
500230210000Sanjian Township[zh]三建乡408221

Climate

Climate data for Fengdu, elevation 291 m (955 ft), (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1981–2010)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °C (°F)18.1 (64.6)25.8 (78.4)33.8 (92.8)36.5 (97.7)39.2 (102.6)40.3 (104.5)41.6 (106.9)42.9 (109.2)43.3 (109.9)36.4 (97.5)28.0 (82.4)19.3 (66.7)43.3 (109.9)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)10.3 (50.5)13.4 (56.1)18.5 (65.3)23.8 (74.8)27.2 (81.0)29.9 (85.8)34.0 (93.2)34.4 (93.9)29.4 (84.9)22.7 (72.9)17.5 (63.5)11.6 (52.9)22.7 (72.9)
Daily mean °C (°F)7.7 (45.9)10.0 (50.0)14.0 (57.2)19.0 (66.2)22.4 (72.3)25.3 (77.5)28.8 (83.8)28.6 (83.5)24.6 (76.3)19.0 (66.2)14.3 (57.7)9.2 (48.6)18.6 (65.4)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)6.0 (42.8)7.7 (45.9)11.0 (51.8)15.5 (59.9)19.0 (66.2)22.1 (71.8)24.8 (76.6)24.6 (76.3)21.3 (70.3)16.7 (62.1)12.2 (54.0)7.6 (45.7)15.7 (60.3)
Record low °C (°F)−1.3 (29.7)−1.3 (29.7)0.1 (32.2)6.4 (43.5)11.1 (52.0)15.5 (59.9)18.3 (64.9)18.0 (64.4)15.4 (59.7)6.8 (44.2)3.3 (37.9)−1.6 (29.1)−1.6 (29.1)
Average precipitation mm (inches)17.6 (0.69)18.7 (0.74)48.3 (1.90)105.1 (4.14)159.1 (6.26)162.9 (6.41)119.0 (4.69)117.9 (4.64)108.9 (4.29)98.6 (3.88)55.0 (2.17)22.1 (0.87)1,033.2 (40.68)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm)8.37.711.414.916.614.611.311.111.215.811.29.6143.7
Average snowy days0.30.10000000000.10.5
Average relative humidity (%)81777576788073717582838378
Mean monthly sunshine hours35.350.990.2120.0124.7122.5205.5208.0138.377.862.832.61,268.6
Percentage possible sunshine11162431292948513822201027
Source: China Meteorological Administration

Ghost City

The Fengdu Ghost City is a tourist attraction modelled after Diyu, the concept of hell in Chinese mythology and Buddhism. It was built over 1,800 years ago. The ghost city became an island once the Three Gorges Dam project was completed. Specifically, part of the Fengdu Ghost City is or will be submerged, but scenery above the "Door of Hell" remains or will remain above water.

Transportation

Fengdu has one Yangtze crossing, the Fengdu Yangtze River Bridge.

Image gallery

  • Façade of an unfinished five-star hotel overlooking Fengdu

External links

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