Xijiang, Guizhou


Xijiang Town is a rural town in Leishan County, Guizhou, China. As of the 2016 census it had a population of 20,000 and an area of. The town is renowned for its Miao Villages and their custom and human relationships.

History

On 14 October 2016, the town was listed among the first group of "Distinctive Towns in China" by the National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development.
In November 2017, it was inscribed to the National Civilized Villages and Towns's List.

Administrative division

As of 2016, the town is divided into twenty-one villages and one community:
It is surrounded by Paiyang Township of Taijiang County on the northeast, Fangxiang Township on the east, Sankeshu Town of Kaili on the west, and Danjiang Town on the south.

Economy

The economy is supported primarily by tourism and Chinese herbal medicine.
The area contains a rich supply of silicon, arsenic, lead, and zinc.

Transportation

S63 is a north-south highway in the town.

Attractions

Miao Stockade Village of Thousand Households is a famous scenic spot in China.