Xinyu (, formerly ), is a prefecture-level city in west-central Jiangxi province, People's Republic of China.

History

Geography

Xinyu has an area of 3,178 km². It has a four-season, monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate. It can be very hot and rainy in summer. The city is located 135 km southwest of Nanchang, the provincial capital - about two and half hours away by car via highway. The city's main industry is the XinYu steel plant, which dominates the area.

Climate

Administration

Xinyu has direct jurisdiction over 1 urban district, scenic district, 1 development zone, 1 county, 17 towns, 15 townships, 2 sub-districts, 446 villages, and 51 communities. Urban District: County: Scenic District: Development Zone:

Tourism

Xinyu is known for the scenery and cultural sites of Xiannühu. The legend of Dong Yong and the Seventh Fairy has been passed down until now. Their love story took place at today's Xiannühu (Fairy Lake).

Colleges and universities

International relations

Friendship cities