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Huangshi is a prefecture-level city located in the southeastern part of Hubei province, China. It sits primarily along the southwestern bank of a major bend in the Yangtze River. The city is situated southeast of Wuhan and shares a border with Jiangxi province to the south. Its landscape is defined by a mix of small mountains and hills. The highest point in the region is Summit Mountain, which reaches an elevation of 701 meters above sea level.

Ci Lake lights January 2009 by Matthew Shaw
Ci Lake lights January 2009 by Matthew Shaw

The geography of Huangshi is deeply connected to water. The city is located within a major lake district. This area lies between Dongting Lake in Hunan and Poyang Lake in Jiangxi. Because of this, Huangshi contains dozens of large lakes. One notable example is Qingshan Lake, which includes the northern section known as Ci Lake.

Ci Lake lights January 2009 by Matthew Shaw
Ci Lake lights January 2009 by Matthew Shaw

Historically, the region has seen many changes over thousands of years. In 845 BC, a leader named Huang Meng moved the capital of the State of Huang to Huangchuan. This state was eventually destroyed by the State of Chu in 648 BC. During the Han dynasty, between 206 BC and AD 220, the people of this region lived in the Jiangxia Prefecture. Much later, in March 1944, the city experienced conflict during a war. B-25 and P-40 aircraft were involved in a bombing mission targeting a foundry and floating docks at the city.

Today, Huangshi is a large and populated urban center. According to the 2020 census, the city had 2,469,079 inhabitants. A large portion of these people, 1,567,108, live in the built-up metro area. This urban area is composed of four districts and the city of Daye. The population is very diverse in its roles, but more than 99% belong to the Han ethnic group. The city is divided into several administrative parts, including the Huangshigang, Xisaishan, Xialu, and Tieshan districts.

The economy of Huangshi is supported by its massive variety of natural resources. The city is nicknamed "The Southern Cornucopia" because of its many minerals. It produces metals such as iron, manganese, gold, copper, and tungsten. Other important metals include molybdenum, zinc, lead, cobalt, silver, gallium, and thallium. The ground also holds resources like germanium, indium, selenium, and sulfur. Beyond mining, the city has over 3,000 species of plants. Many of these are used for food, fragrance, or pharmaceuticals.

Transportation is a vital part of how Huangshi functions as a logistics hub. Its location along the Yangtze River and major rail lines is very important. The city is connected to the Wuhan-Jiujiang Railway, which serves the Huangshi and Yangxin stations. There are also two major river crossings: the Huangshi Yangtze River Bridge and the Edong Yangtze River Bridge. For local travel, the Wuhan-Huangshi commuter rail line opened in 2014. This system includes stations at Huahu, Huangshi North, and Daye North.

Huangshibei Railway Station
Huangshibei Railway Station

Tourism allows visitors to see both the natural beauty and the industrial history of the area. People visit the Buddhist Temple on Dongfang Mountain or the scenic views at Xisaishan. The city also preserves its industrial past through unique sites. The Huangshi National Mining Park was created from the former eastern pit of the Daye Iron Mine. This mine operated from the late 1890s until the year 2000. Now, visitors can explore the park to see various types of mining equipment. Another historic site is the Huaxin 1907 Cultural Park, which was built at the old site of the Huaxin Cement Plant.

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