Yang’erzhuang Hui Ethnic Town in Huanghua City, Cangzhou
Overview
Yang’erzhuang Hui Town is located in the southeastern part of Huanghua City (黄骅市), Cangzhou City (沧州市), Hebei Province (河北省). It is bordered by Huanghua Port (黄骅大港) to the east, Huanghua urban area to the west, Zhongjie Farm (中捷农场) to the north, and Haixing County (海兴县) to the south. Major transportation routes, including National Highway 307 (307国道), Shihuang Expressway (石黄高速公路), and the Shuohuang Electrified Railway (朔黄电气化铁路), pass through the town. The town government is situated 20 kilometers east of Huanghua Port, 18 kilometers west of the urban area, 120 kilometers north of Tianjin (天津), and 240 kilometers from Beijing (北京), making it a well-positioned area with convenient transportation.
Transportation
Yang’erzhuang Hui Town has an extensive transportation network:
How to Get There
- By Train: The Shuohuang Railway passes through the town, providing rail access for passengers and freight.
- By Highway: The town is accessible via Shihuang Expressway and National Highway 307, which connects to major cities in the region.
- By Car: From Tianjin, it takes approximately 1.5 hours by car, while it takes about 3 hours from Beijing.
Geographic Environment
Yang’erzhuang Hui Town is characterized by its low-lying, flat terrain and a lower altitude. It has a warm temperate semi-humid monsoon climate, influenced slightly by its proximity to the Bohai Sea (渤海), resulting in a maritime climate. The town has an average annual temperature of 12°C and an average annual precipitation of 570 mm. With a total of 2,801 hours of sunshine each year, the frost-free period averages around 194 days. The total area of the town is 330 square kilometers, which includes 48 administrative villages, 12 of which are predominantly Hui communities. The total population is 46,241, with 41,566 engaged in agriculture and 6,000 identifying as Hui. The birth rate is 8.97‰, the death rate is 5.42‰, and the natural growth rate is 3.55%.
Economic Development
In 2003, the total rural social output value reached 125,039,000 yuan, with fixed asset investments amounting to 12,038,000 yuan. The total output value of township enterprises was 116,010,000 yuan, contributing 1,622,000 yuan in taxes and generating fiscal revenue of 1,857,500 yuan. The per capita net income of farmers was 2,551 yuan.
Specialty Products
Yang’erzhuang Hui Town has 69,355.2 acres of arable land, making it a major production area for wheat, corn, soybeans, sorghum, millet, cotton, and sunflowers in Huanghua City. In 2003, the total grain output reached 7,965 tons. Recently, the town has fully implemented the “Five Industries to Prosper Agriculture” strategy, focusing on alfalfa, winter jujube, cattle and sheep farming, saline-alkali water aquaculture, and mushroom cultivation. This approach has intensified agricultural structural adjustments and enhanced agricultural industrialization levels.
Notable Achievements
- By 2003, the town had cultivated 26,000 acres of alfalfa and 28,000 acres of winter jujube, producing 20,000 tons and 500 tons annually, respectively. The winter jujube alone generated over 5 million yuan in annual production value.
- The town has developed 1,000 acres for saline-alkali water aquaculture, yielding over 4 million yuan in annual revenue, and established 75,000 square meters of mushroom cultivation.
- The town’s livestock includes 2,200 cattle and 41,000 sheep, making Yang’erzhuang a production base for agricultural by-products in Huanghua City.
Travel Tips
- Best Time to Visit: Spring and autumn are ideal for visiting, as the weather is pleasant and suitable for outdoor activities.
- Local Cuisine: Try local Hui dishes at family-run restaurants for an authentic dining experience.
- Cultural Insights: Engage with the Hui community to learn about their traditions and festivals.
- Market Visits: Explore local markets to experience the vibrant agricultural products of the region.
Yang’erzhuang Hui Town offers a rich cultural experience along with its agricultural prominence, making it an interesting destination for visitors.
