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A county in Anhui with a very small population, whose name is often mispronounced

The Yangtze River rushes on, and the Huai River flows endlessly, dividing Anhui into three parts by these two important water systems in China. North of the Huai River lies an endless vast plain, flat and fertile. Between the Yangtze and Huai Rivers, hills rise and fall, with rivers and lakes crisscrossing. Southern Anhui is mountainous, with peaks competing in beauty and layers of ridges. Moreover, it is especially worth mentioning that there is a county in Anhui with a very small population, whose name is often mispronounced, yet it boasts two world-class scenic spots! Curious friends might ask, where exactly is this sparsely populated county in Anhui? What unique landscapes does it have? With these questions and curiosity, today let's talk about the stories of Yi County. Yi County, administered by Huangshan City in Anhui Province, is located in the southern part of Anhui Province, north of Huangshan City, situated on the north and south slopes of the Huangshan Mountain Range. The area features continuous peaks, high mountains, and deep valleys, with distinct characteristics of the southern Anhui mountainous region. Yi County was established during the Qin Dynasty (221 BC) and was named because it was located south of Yishan Mountain. The county has preserved 1,590 Ming and Qing dynasty ancient buildings intact, including the World Cultural Heritage sites Xidi and Hongcun, 3 national key cultural relic protection units, 6 national historical and cultural villages, 44 traditional Chinese villages, and 88 provincial and lower-level cultural relic protection units. It is known as the "Museum of Ming and Qing Ancient Residences in China" and the "Epitome of Traditional Chinese Culture."
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Posted: Jun 15, 2025
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