Jianghua

Jianghua (: 江化市), is a city in Kodeshia. The city has a total population of 8,701,948, making it the second largest city in the country. Jianghua is located in the Jianghua Special municipality. Jianghua, the capital city, which became the first province-level "Hundred-Story Town" in the country. Jianghua is one Kodeshia's largest manufacturing centre after Chenghai, the only one in Jianghua Special municipality, and has a large market for high-quality, low-cost, and customized consumer products.

Etymology
Jianghua relates to its close links to the nearby Wu river. The original name is thought to be Hechuangbian (: 河床边), which means the "By the Riverbed". The city was renamed when the Kodeshi government began building the Pearl River in the 1990s. The official name is changed to Jianghua in September 2008 to celebrate the 1,000-year anniversary of the Liang dynasty.

History
The site of today's city was once an island within the large river Wu, hence the name "Hechuangbian" meaning "By the Riverbed". The history of the city can be traced back to the Neolithic Period. During the X Period, Jianghua's village of Houjun existed in the Jiuhua and Lihuai villages. In the following years, there were two independent kingdoms of Jianghua and Xuanzhou in north and south Jianghua. During the X Dynasty, the Jingling Prefecture was established. The name of the prefecture was changed to Changzhou, also the name of the city today.

Geography and Climate
Jianghua is located in the northeast corner of Jianghua Special municipality. The city stands on the Wu River. It is connected to its neighboring cities with the National Road J17. The climate of the city is subtropical humid monsoon climate (Köppen Cwa). Average annual temperature in Jianghua is 15 °C.

Politics
The current major is Wang Bing of the National Conservative Alliance (NCA) party. They were a former member of the Kodeshi Football Association. The post of provincial Governor for the city has been vacant for almost five years. The provincial Governor is the highest ranking position of the government of the province. The local Imperial Government Chief, Wang Bing is also the vice-chairman of the Kodeshi Association of Public Service and the senior representative of the public sector in the central government. Wang Bing is also the Vice Chairman of the All-Kodeshi Federation of Trade Unions. The local Public Security Bureau is well-equipped with paramilitary forces, military units and administrative services, the area from the city of Liuzhou and the vicinity is one of the bases of the public security forces in the area.

Economy
Guangdong Pearl River New Area is a special economic zone (SEZ) jointly established by the Jianghua Special municipality government and HNA Group in 2012. The SEZ covers an area of, with a special administrative region (SAR) of and the construction area is  and two cities under construction. Guangdong Pearl River New Area has been developed by HNA group, is built according to the guidelines of “One city, one brand, one image” and covers an area of 1.68 million square meters. Its total gross floor space is about. The area's built-up area is, and the area under construction is and it is estimated that more than 1.5 million people will live in the area by 2015.

Demography
The City’s demography shows that it is one of the largest cities in Northwest Kodeshia in terms of population and the surrounding area. Jianghua is one of the first cities in Kodeshia to be a “green city” and is designated as the model of the Kodeshi city. Jianghua is located in the northwest part of the inland region, in a zone rich with natural resources. From an ancient historical view, Jianghua was a strategic site for the development of trade within the interior of the continent, and there were also trade and transportation points along the Longbei river basin. In modern times, the city has enjoyed prosperous economic development. Today, Jianghua is developing into a modern and modernized city, which is also a representative of Jianghua Special municipality. Jianghua is the first city to be a “Green City” in Kodeshia. It has the second largest area of green space in the entire Longbei river basin. From an ecological perspective, the city is well known for its environmental protection, the cleanest river in the Longbei river basin, and has become a landmark in the Kodeshi city area. In terms of development and construction, the city makes use of sustainable practises.

Culture
Jianghua not only features a variety of antique and souvenir shops, but also unique restaurants, attractions and accommodations. For example, you can have a meal in an old inn and enjoy old-style Kodeshi style, or take a leisurely walk around to enjoy the sights and sounds of a scenic area. There are many museums in Jianghua, which cover a variety of topics. Most of these museums are under the administration of Zhejiang Cultural Heritage Promotion Centre. The Jianghua Museum in Jianghua covers a wide range of topics, including the history of local culture, as well as a collection of rare objects from Jianghua. The Jianghua Museum has a huge collection of antiques and relics, such as old porcelain, old coins, ancient documents, and other unique collectibles. Its exhibition hall is made of bamboo, with a style similar to the buildings of the old Imperial dynasties. In addition, a Kodeshi musical instrument museum and a historical city model are also well-known in Jianghua. The Jianghua Old Town Cultural and Literary Residence is the best example of the style of Jianghua old towns and ancient towns in Kodeshia. It is located on the top of the Wujiang River and it is surrounded by the Jianghua Museum and the Jianghua Railway.

Medical facilities
Jianghua has many hospitals and clinics. Many cosmetic surgery, dermatological, ophthalmic, dental clinics. In Jianghua, there is an eye hospital, dermatological hospital, ophthalmic hospital, cosmetic surgery clinic and other medical clinics. Jianghua has 10 hospitals and more than 200 medical and health institutions, covering the full range of health services in the city. Medical service is well-developed in the city. There are 6 medical institutions with a total of more than 400 medical and health institutions in the city. For example, the Provincial Hospital of Kodeshia (Jiangtai Hospital) has 638 beds and more than 700 medical and health institutions.

Education
The city is the seat of several academic institutions, including:
 * Jianghua Agricultural University
 * Jianghua College of Electronic Engineering
 * Jianghua Engineering Institute
 * Jianghua Industrial University

Transportation
Travelling within the city is convenient and cheap by bus or taxi. The train from North railway station to Jinjiang is frequent and convenient. The first subway line, Line 2, is under construction and the new lines are being built by contractors from Kodeshia Railway Construction Corporation Limited and Shanhejian Government Railways, with the latter expected to be the biggest contracts. Construction of Line 5, a north-south line, is scheduled to start in 2020. This line is expected to be opened in 2030, along with the East-West line (also under construction) and the high-speed rail line running from Songhari to Wujin, which should be completed by 2045. As a major traffic hub, the railway station located in the centre of Jianghua is one of the country's largest. Bus routes are extensive in Jianghua. Buses run mainly on the main north-south and east-west lines. Frequent, cheap, and easy to use buses run around the city and outside the city as well. The city is located on Chenghai-Wujin Expressway, on which an airport is situated. By air, Kudankulam international airport is only 1 hour 40 minutes by plane from Chenxin.

Holidays and local festivals
In Jianghua, there are many local festivals. In Jianghua, there are more than 20 types of local festivals, including:
 * Jinlai Street Lantern Festival
 * Jianghua is famous for Jinlai Street Lantern Festival. This festival is held annually on the 10th day of the 10th lunar month (in the Gregorian calendar).
 * Jinlai Street Lantern Festival is a traditional lantern and street festival in Jianghua. Local residents carry lanterns to the street and go from house to house to light the lanterns, and there are many games.

Twin cities
Jianghua shares the title of twin city with several other cities or provinces around the world. (listed in order of dates).