Zhangqiu Sluice (Jindi Sluice)

Zhangqiu Sluice (Jindi Sluice)

Zhangqiu Sluice (Jindi Sluice) is a cultural relics protection unit of Yanggu County.

Zhangqiu Sluice (Jindi Sluice), dating from the modern era, is located in Zhadikou Village, Zhangqiu Town, Yanggu County.

In 2014, Zhangqiu Sluice (Jindi Sluice) was designated as a county-level cultural relics protection unit.

Zhangqiu Town: Zhangqiu Town is situated in the eastern part of the county. The name "Zhangqiu" first appeared during the Tang and Five Dynasties period, and the town was officially established during the Northern Song Dynasty. In 1940, the Zhangqiu County Anti-Japanese Democratic Government was formed. In 1964, the county was abolished and the town was re-established, having previously been designated as Zhangqiu District and Zhangqiu People's Commune. Since 1984, it has been known as Zhangqiu Town.　

Zhangqiu Town is located twenty kilometers east of Yanggu County. It borders Taiqian County of Henan Province to the south and Aicheng Town to the north, covering a total area of 53 square kilometers with a population of 50,000, including 1,780 Hui people. The world-famous "Wu Song Fights the Tiger at Jingyanggang" scenic spot is within its jurisdiction, and the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal runs through the town... More details about Zhangqiu Town ++