Huangshi Tuanchengshan Development Zone

Huangshi's location in Hubei

Huangshi city, situated in the southeast part of Hubei province, between Jiujiang city in Jiangxi province and Wuhan city. It is one of the important old industrial bases and ports in both Hubei province and China. It is located in the southeast of Hubei province and on the south bank of the middle reach of Yangtze River. It’s the second largest city in Hubei province, which is regarded as “the Pearl in the south of Yangtze River.”

Before 967, this area had always belonged to other counties and shires. In that year, Daye county was established. That is the earliest appearance of Huangshi city.

In 1950, Huangshi city was set up under the direct jurisdiction of Hubei province, which is one of the two first cities got this fame. In February 1993, it became the opening city along the Yangtze River. In July, Huangshi Port was approved to open to the foreign ships by the State Council of the People’s Republic of China. Huangshi city at present has administration on Daye city and other four districts, covering an area of 1,850 square kilometers, of which 227 square kilometers in urban district.

Yangxin county includes more than four hundred hills and peaks.

The general terrain of the city slopes downwards from the southwest to the northeast. Yangxin county includes more than four hundred hills and peaks. The Yangtze River flows through the city from the north to the east.

Situated at the foot of mountains and on the southern bank of the Yangtze River, world-known for its abundant mineral resources, Huangshi city is regarded as “a treasure bow in the south of Yangtze River”, which is also the originating place of Chinese bronze culture. The discovery of the Ancient Bronze Mining and Smelting Site of Tonglu Mountain of over 3,000 years’ standing, may be rated as a wonder in the history of the mining and smelting industry.

Having a sub-tropical, continental climate, Huangshi has four distinct seasons. The average temperature in the hottest July on record is nearly 30℃ (86℉), while it was 14℃ (39℉) in the coldest January. The city has sufficient sunshine and abundant rainfall. However, cold snaps during the normally warm spring, as well as rainstorms, gales, and droughts may hit this area.

The general terrain of the city slopes downwards from the southwest to the northeast.

Transportation around Huangshi is convenient. By expressway, visitors can reach Wuhan and Jiujiang in about one hour. It is an eight-hour ride from the city to Shanghai. In addition, passenger ships from Chongqing to Jiujiang, Shanghai and Nanjing make stops in the Port of Huangshi. It will take one hour and a half from Huangshi city to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport, which operates fights to major cities of China and other countries.

Yangtze River Highway Bridge in Huangshi

Visitors should visit Huangshi in the autumn and avoid going in the torrid days of July and August.

Located in the east of Huangshi city, Xisai Mountain has been always regarded as the gateway to the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River.

Cihu Lake is like a luminescent pearl.