Gaoyi Township

As of 2023, it has 12 villages: • Sanzhou () • Shuangtan () • Lingtou () • Wengjiang Village () • Hongpo () • Xuefeng () • Huaijian () • Wengtao () • Wenggao () • Dengjia () • Gaoyi () • Yunmeng () ==History==

During the Republic of China, it belonged to Gaoshi Township (). After the Founding of the Communist State, in 1950, it came under the jurisdiction of the 1st District of Huitong County. In June 1955, it became part of Ruoshui District (). It was incorporated as a township named "Wengtao Township" () in June 1956. In October 1958 it was renamed Ruoshui People's Commune () and renamed again Wengtao People's Commune () in March 1961 and two months later renamed Gaoyi People's Commune () for the third time. In May 1984 it reverted to its former name of Gaoyi Township. ==Economy==

Gaoyi Township's economy is dominated by tourism and special local products, such as vivipara, fish, orange, peach, bacon, chili sauce, embroidery, and bamboo weaving. ==Geography==

The Wu River flows through the township. ==Demographics==

As of 2019, the National Bureau of Statistics of China estimates the township's population now to be 15,528. ==Culture==

Nuo opera is the most influence local theater. ==Transportation==

Provincial Highway S222 runs through the township. ==Attractions==

Gaoyi Village, also known as "Gaoyi Ancient Village", is a famous scenic spot in Hunan. The village has been designated as a "Major National Historical and Cultural Site in Hunan" by the State Council of China. ==References==