Fengshun County

Fengshun County was established in the third year of Qianlong reign of the Qing Dynasty (1738). It was placed under the jurisdiction of Chaozhou Prefecture at that time. From 1988, it is placed under the jurisdiction of Meizhou City. ==Ethno-linguistic make-up==

Fengshun is characterized by a predominantly Hakka population. Most residents speak Hakka, while Teochew constitutes the region’s second major linguistic group, reflecting the county’s position at the cultural crossroads of Hakka and Chaoshan traditions. Fengshun’s distinctive geographic position has fostered a deep integration of Chaoshan culture and Hakka culture, giving rise to a unique regional identity often referred to as "Chao‑Hakka" (潮客) culture. Within the county, Hakka and Chaoshan communities coexist harmoniously, shaping what is known as the “half‑mountain Hakka” (半山客) cultural tradition. The region is also home to Guangdong’s characteristic She ethnic culture, as well as the famous Puzhai (埔寨) "Fire Dragon" festival (燒火龍). ==Administrative divisions==

Fengshun County's executive, legislature and judiciary are based in Tangkeng (), along with its CPC and PSB branches. The county is responsible for the administration of 16 towns and one Township Enterprise. ;Towns • Baxiangshan () • Beidou () • Dalonghua () • Fengliang () • Huangjin () • Jianqiao () • Liuhuang () • Longgang () • Pantian () • Puzhai () • Shatian () • Tanjiang () • Tangkeng () • Tangnan () • Tangxi () • Xiaosheng () ;Township enterprise • Puzhai Farm () ==Transport==

The area is served by Fengshun railway station on the Guangzhou–Meizhou–Shantou railway and Fengshun East railway station on the Meizhou–Chaoshan high-speed railway. ==Climate==

• Joseph Ting Sun Pao (丁新豹), Hong Kong historian, also an honourable professor of Hong Kong University. ==References==