Yunxiao

Yunxiao County, located on the Zhangjiang River on the way from Zhangpu County to Dongshan Island, was the earliest seat of the government of Zhangzhou. ==Economy==

Minerals such as gold, zinc, silver and aluminum, granite, porcelain clay, and sea salt are mined in the county. ==Administrative divisions==

Yunxiao County oversees six towns, three townships, and two (). The county government is seated in the town of Yunling. Towns Yunxiao County oversees six towns (). Of the six towns, three of which lie on National Route 324, and the other three all lie between this route and coast. The county executive, legislature and judiciary is seated at Yunling (云陵), together with the CPC and PSB branches. • Yunling () • (Mandarin , Hokkien ) • () • () • (Mandarin , Hokkien ) • () Townships Yunxiao County oversees three townships (). • () • () • () Development Zones The county is home to two development zones. • (, originally ) • Yunling Industrial Development Zone () ==Climate==

The famous (), built to honor Chen Yuanguang, the founder of Zhangzhou, is situated in the county. In the main hall is a statue of Chen Yuanguang in red armour and official crown with his heavy mustache and red face. Sculptures of his parents and wife are also located in the temple, hung on stone pillars detailed with praise for Chen inside the hall. The most festive period for the temple is on Chen's birthday (the 15th day of the second lunar month) and the anniversary of his death (the 5th day of the 11th lunar month). On both occasions the temple is packed with people burning incense and full-length operas that are performed in the square. Effigies of Chen and other deities are paraded down the streets to celebrate the occasions. == Transportation ==

National Highway 324, and the Zhangzhou-Zhao'an portion of the G15 Shenyang–Haikou Expressway both run through the county. ==References==