The Chinese government approved designating Zhijiang Dong Autonomous County in Hunan Province as a national famous historical and cultural city, according to an official reply released by the State Council on January 29, 2026.

With a long history and rich culture, the county boasts abundant cultural heritage resources. Its traditional layout and construction styles with distinctive features have been well preserved, holding significant historical and cultural value.

This article is from the Hunan Provincial Government www.enghunan.gov.cn.

Translator: Xiao Juan

Chinese source: Chinanews