Niumaowu town

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Niumaowu town

Niumaowu town is a town under the jurisdiction of Kuandian Manchu Autonomous County, Dandong City, Liaoning Province. It is located in the north of Kuandian County and adjacent to bahechuan town in the West. It covers an area of 300.7 square kilometers and has a population of 14873 (2017). Jurisdiction niumaowu, zhangjiabu, Quanshan, gaokanzi, tiezizi, wudaolingzi, Xiaochengzi 7 administrative villages, the town government in No. 1 North Street. Rich in forest resources, it is one of the key forest areas in the county. 201 National Road, 201 National Road transit.

General situation of the town

Niumaowu town is located in the northern mountain area of Kuandian, belonging to the remaining vein of Changbai Mountain, 40 n. 89, 125 E. With an average altitude of 510 meters, the climate is humid, with four distinct seasons, abundant sunshine, warm in winter and cool in summer, abundant rainfall, annual average precipitation of 1050 mm and annual average temperature of 6.5c. It is recognized as "one of the six pollution-free areas in the world" by the United Nations development program. The total area is 324 square kilometers. Jurisdiction over 7 villages, 77 villager groups, a total population of 16780 people

Niumaowu town has a long history and profound culture. Xiaochengzi Koguryo mountain city, the sister mountain city of wunushan mountain city, a 2400 year old world cultural heritage, is located in niumaowu town.

Niumaowu town is high in Northwest and low in Southeast. Huabo mountain is 1336.1 meters above sea level, known as "the first peak in Liaoning". The town has beautiful scenery. In spring, the mountain flowers are brilliant and beautiful. In midsummer, the green mountains are green and refreshing. In autumn, the mountains are red and the forests are dyed. In winter, the snow is covered and the trees are luxuriant. There are two provincial scenic spots, namely chengdingshan scenic spot and huaboshan Forest Park, and one karst cave to be developed. The development of tourism resources has broad prospects.

Water resources are abundant. Beigu River and Xiaoya river run through the East and West, providing favorable natural conditions for cold water fish breeding and the construction of small hydropower stations.

Superior location, convenient transportation. 201 national highway runs through the whole territory, Dantong expressway has two exits and one service area in niumaowu, which is the first to realize the oil road for every village. The road network extending in all directions provides favorable conditions for the development of industry, commerce and tourism.

Niumaowu town has unique production conditions and abundant raw materials for mushroom cultivation. Mushroom production has a history of 30 years. The mushroom is big, thick, delicious and of good quality. It is called "the first mushroom in Liaoning" by Guo Feng, former Secretary of Liaoning provincial Party committee, niumaowu town and "the first mushroom town in Northeast China". The products are exported to more than 14 countries and regions such as the United States, South Korea, Japan and Europe. In November 2009, niumaowu town was awarded the title of "hometown of Liaoning characteristic industries" by Liaoning Provincial Agricultural Commission.

There are many kinds of mineral resources and large reserves in the town. The mineral resources that have been developed and utilized include: boron magnesium iron, lead zinc, iron ore, potassium feldspar; the mineral resources that need to be invested and developed include: graphite, diopside, iron sulfide, tremolite, sepiolite, jade, calcite, marble, talc, etc.

Forest resources are unique. The forest coverage rate is 86.5%, with 370000 mu of forest, 1.45 million cubic meters of timber stock, and 14000 mu of understory ginseng, forest frog, traditional Chinese medicine and wild vegetables.

Historical evolution

The commune was established in 1958, the township was established in 1983, and the town was established in 1995. In 2017, it covers an area of 300.7 square kilometers and has a population of 14873 (2017). It governs 12 village committees, including niumaowu, wudaoling, gaokanzi, dapaozi, Ailin, jiaojiabao, tiezizi, wangjiabao, Xiaochengzi, dahucunzi, Quanshan and Zhangjiabao.

Address: Kuandian Manchu Autonomous County

Longitude: 125.00665149207

Latitude: 40.97308903715

Tour time: half a day

Traffic information: niumaowu town is located in the north of Kuandian County.

Ticket information: Free

Opening hours: all day

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