Loudi was originally a place where ethnic minorities lived together. According to legend, the ancestors were descendants of Pangu, belonging to Sanmiao Jiuli Group, and came from Zhuan Xu, one of the five emperors. Loudi was a corner of Jingzhou in Xia, Shang and Zhou Dynasties, and belonged to Chu in the Warring States Period. After Qin unified China, Loudi was formally incorporated into the territory of Qin, a feudal multi-ethnic country with centralized system, and belonged to Changsha County. 1977 In September, the State Council approved the establishment of Lianyuan District, which was renamed as Loudi District in February, 1982, 10 and Loudi City in October, 1999.
Loudi enjoys an excellent geographical location and convenient transportation. Since ancient times, it has been the main strategic hinterland of Hunan Province and the main road connecting the north and the south and connecting the east and the west. Hunan-Guizhou and Loushao railways meet here. 207 national highway, National Highway 320, Luoyang-Zhanjiang Railway under construction, and Shanghai-Switzerland-expressway run through Loudi, making Loudi an important transportation hub and material distribution center in southern China.
Loudi belongs to subtropical continental monsoon humid climate zone. Rich in heat, suitable temperature, four distinct seasons: less cold in winter, more hot in summer, sunny and warm in autumn, rainy in late spring and early summer, less rain and more drought in early summer. The annual average temperature is 16- 17.3℃. The average annual sunshine time is 1538 hours, which is more in the east than in the west. The frost-free period is 268 days. Due to more rain, the soil is wet and heavy, mostly red soil, followed by yellow soil and yellow cinnamon soil. The overall terrain in the territory is high in the west and low in the east, showing a ladder-like inclination. The Xuefeng Mountain in the west winds into China from the windmill lane in the west of Xinhua, diagonally opposite to the northwest. The territory is mountainous, with rolling hills, gurgling streams, dense river networks, complete water systems and abundant water. The theoretical reserve of hydropower is 325,000 kilowatts, of which142,600 kilowatts can be exploited. At present, the water surface of artificial aquaculture is 6.5438+0.8 million mu.
Loudi has beautiful scenery and beautiful scenery. There are more than 70 cultural landscapes and various scenic spots in the city, such as the former residence of Zeng Guofan, a famous minister in the Qing Dynasty. Lianyuan Meijiang Scenic Area, Lengshuijiang Boyue Cave, Woong San, Jiufeng Mountain, Longshan and other provincial forest parks have beautiful scenery and unique landscapes. Located in the suburbs of Loudi, Shuifumiao Reservoir and Shengxian Cave are all unique tourist attractions.
Loudi has a long history and a rich collection of people. Ancient buildings in Luoyang Bay, the ancient temples of Shuangfeng and Jiufeng Mountain. Xinhua North Pagoda, Yangxi Wenchang Pavilion, Lianyuan Longshan Wangyaotang and other places of interest have their own characteristics, adding a strong historical and cultural color to the beautiful natural scenery. Loudi's vast land shines with the brilliance of China's ancient civilization. Zhong Ling's beautiful Loudi landscape has nurtured generations of talents. Zeng Guofan, a famous minister in the Qing Dynasty, Ceng Jize, a famous diplomat in the late Qing Dynasty, Chen Tianhua, a pioneer of the Revolution of 1911, Cai Hesen, an early leader of China, Luo Shengjiao, an international capitalist fighter, and many other people with lofty ideals have written one brilliant chapter after another in Loudi's long history.
Loudi is rich in mineral resources and is known as "Antimony Capital of the World", "Hundred Miles of Coal Sea" and "Hometown of Nonferrous Metals". There are 48 kinds of proven mineral resources available for exploitation, with large reserves and high grade. Among them, antimony reserves rank first in the world, coal reserves rank first in Hunan Province, and non-metallic minerals such as gypsum, graphite, barite and marble rank among the best in Hunan and even the whole country.