Longyan City, commonly known as Minxi, is a prefecture level city under the jurisdiction of Fujian Province. It is located at the junction of Fujian, Guangdong, and Jiangxi provinces in western Fujian. It is a famous revolutionary old area in China, the core area of the former Central Soviet Area, the hometown of the Red Army, and one of the important starting points of the Red Army's Long March. It enjoys the praise of "the Red Flag never falls for twenty years" and is also an important mining and forestry area in Fujian Province. It is the tourist area with the most Haixi brands and an important breeding and practice site for Xi Jinping's ecological civilization thought. The total area is 19028 square kilometers. At the end of 2023, the permanent population of Longyan City was 2.693 million. As of June 2023, Longyan City has jurisdiction over 2 municipal districts, 4 counties, and manages 1 county-level city. The Municipal People's Government is located at No. 1 Longyan Avenue, Longyan City.
Longyan City is the only prefecture level city in China named after the character "dragon", and the birthplace of the three most important rivers in Fujian Province - the Minjiang River, Jiulong River, and Tingjiang River. It was once a paradise for the "ancient Min people" in ancient times, the ancestral home of the "Minyue people" and the capital and central area of the "Nanhai country". It is a well-known Hakka ancestral land both at home and abroad, and one of the ancestral homes of the Heluo people. More than 75% of the population in Longyan are Hakka people. Longyan is a national experimental area for the protection of Hakka cultural ecology. Changting is known as the "capital of Hakka culture", Tingjiang is known as the "mother river of Hakka culture", and Yongding Hakka Tulou is listed in the World Cultural Heritage List. Hakka culture and Minnan culture blend here, nurturing the unique qualities of Longyan people, such as hospitality, diligence, and exploration.
Longyan City is a national gold and copper industry base, a national special vehicle and emergency industry production demonstration base, and a national new industrialization industry military civilian integration demonstration base. It has initially formed six major industries, including non-ferrous metals, machinery and equipment, cultural tourism and health care, new materials and new energy, digital technology, and characteristic modern agriculture. Gradually build Longyan into the western central city of the Taiwan Strait Economic Zone, an advanced manufacturing base, and an important red and Hakka cultural ecological city in the country.
In 2024, Longyan City achieved a regional GDP of 341.868 billion yuan, an increase of 5.0% over the previous year.
Longyan Historical evolution
Longyan Pre Qin period
Longyan City was formerly part of the Minyue region.
During the Zhou Dynasty, it belonged to the "Seven Min" region.
Longyan Qin and Han Dynasties to Southern and Northern Dynasties
During the Qin Dynasty, it belonged to Minzhong Commandery. In the third year of Taikang in the Western Jin Dynasty (282 AD), Silla County was established (with its county seat located southeast of present-day Changting County), under the jurisdiction of Jin'an Commandery. In the fourth year of Taishi in the Southern Song Dynasty (468 AD), Jin'an Commandery was renamed Jinping Commandery, and Xinluo County was abolished. The original Xinluo County belonged to Jinping Commandery. During the reign of Tianjian in the Liang Dynasty (502-519 AD), the Jinping Commandery was separated to establish Nan'an Commandery, and the Longyan area belonged to Nan'an Commandery. In the sixth year of Datong (540 AD), Longxi County was established in Nan'an Commandery, and Minxi was under its jurisdiction.
Longyan From Sui and Tang Dynasties to Song and Yuan Dynasties
In the 24th year of Tang Kaiyuan (736 AD), Zaluo County (some say Xinluo County, with its capital in present-day Longyan City) was established. In the same year, Tingzhou was established, with jurisdiction over Changting, Huanglian, and Zaluo counties. In the first year of Tianbao (742 AD), Tingzhou was renamed Linting Commandery, Zaluo County was renamed Longyan County, Huanglian County was renamed Ninghua County, and in the first year of Qianyuan (758 AD), Linting Commandery was renamed Tingzhou. In the twelfth year of the Dali era (777 AD), Longyan County was transferred to Zhangzhou. The original Jianzhou belonged to Shaxian and was transferred to Tingzhou.
In the sixth year of Baoda in the Southern Tang Dynasty of the Five Dynasties (948 AD), Sha County was transferred to Jianzhou. Tingzhou governs Changting and Ninghua counties. Zhangzhou governs three counties: Longyan, Longxi, and Zhangpu.
In the fifth year of Chunhua in the Northern Song Dynasty (994 AD), Shanghang and Wuping were upgraded to counties, belonging to Tingzhou. In the third year of Shaoxing in the Southern Song Dynasty (1133), Liancheng County was established. Shiting Prefecture governs six counties: Changting, Ninghua, Shanghang, Wuping, Qingliu, and Liancheng.
In the fifteenth year of the Yuan Dynasty (1278), it was promoted to Tingzhou Road. In the sixth year of Zhizheng (1346), Liancheng was renamed Liancheng.
Longyan During the Ming and Qing dynasties
In the first year of Ming Hongwu (1368), it was renamed Tingzhou Prefecture. In the sixth year of Chenghua (1470), Guihua County was established. In the seventh year of Chenghua (1471), Zhangping County was established. In the 14th year of Chenghua (1478), Yongding County was established, with Changting County, Shanghang County, Wuping County, Liancheng County, Yongding County, Ninghua County, Qingliu County, and Guihua County collectively known as the "Ting Eight Counties". In the first year of Longqing (1567), Ningyang County was established by separating Longyan, Yong'an, and Datian counties.
In the twelfth year of the Yongzheng reign of the Qing Dynasty (1734), Longyan County was upgraded to a Zhili Prefecture, with jurisdiction over Zhangping and Ningyang counties. At the end of the Qing Dynasty, Tingzhou Prefecture and Longyan Prefecture belonged to the Tingzhang Longdao.
Longyan During the period of the Republic of China
In the second year of the Republic of China (1913), the state and prefecture were abolished, and Longyan was restored as a county under the jurisdiction of Xilu Road. In 1926, the road system was abolished and each county was directly under the jurisdiction of a province. In July 1934, it was divided into the Seventh Administrative Inspectorate (stationed in Longyan, governing 7 counties including Longyan, Yongding, Shanghang, Wuping, Zhangping, Ningyang, and Hua'an) and the Eighth Administrative Inspectorate (stationed in Changting, governing 6 counties including Changting, Liancheng, Ninghua, Qingliu, Mingxi, and Yong'an). In October 1935, it was divided into the Sixth Administrative Inspectorate (overseeing 7 counties including Longyan, Zhangping, Datian, Yongding, Shanghang, Hua'an, and Ningyang, as well as the Fengshi Special Zone) and the Seventh Administrative Inspectorate (overseeing 8 counties including Changting, Liancheng, Ninghua, Mingxi, Qingliu, Wuping, Jianning, and Taining). In 1947, seven counties including Longyan, Changting, Yongding, Shanghang, Wuping, Zhangping, and Liancheng were designated as the seventh administrative inspection area, stationed in Longyan.
Longyan The People's Republic of China
In the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Fujian Province established 8 special zones, with each county in western Fujian belonging to the eighth special zone. In April 1950, the Eighth Special Zone was renamed Longyan Special Zone.
In March 1956, it was incorporated into Yong'an, Ninghua, Qingliu, and Ningyang counties, and Ningyang County was abolished in July.
In 1963, Yong'an, Ninghua, and Qingliu counties were transferred to the Sanming Special Zone.
In 1970, Longyan Special Zone was renamed Longyan Region.
In 1981, Longyan County was abolished and a county-level Longyan City was established.
In 1990, Zhangping County was abolished and a county-level Zhangping City was established.
In March 1997, Longyan City at the county level was abolished and replaced by Silla District. On May 1st, the Longyan area was abolished and a prefecture level Longyan city was established, with the municipal government located in Silla District.
In February 2015, Yongding County was abolished and Yongding District was established.
Longyan administrative division
Longyan Pre Qin period
Longyan City was formerly part of the Minyue region.
During the Zhou Dynasty, it belonged to the "Seven Min" region.
Longyan Qin and Han Dynasties to Southern and Northern Dynasties
During the Qin Dynasty, it belonged to Minzhong Commandery. In the third year of Taikang in the Western Jin Dynasty (282 AD), Silla County was established (with its county seat located southeast of present-day Changting County), under the jurisdiction of Jin'an Commandery. In the fourth year of Taishi in the Southern Song Dynasty (468 AD), Jin'an Commandery was renamed Jinping Commandery, and Xinluo County was abolished. The original Xinluo County belonged to Jinping Commandery. During the reign of Tianjian in the Liang Dynasty (502-519 AD), the Jinping Commandery was separated to establish Nan'an Commandery, and the Longyan area belonged to Nan'an Commandery. In the sixth year of Datong (540 AD), Longxi County was established in Nan'an Commandery, and Minxi was under its jurisdiction.
Longyan From Sui and Tang Dynasties to Song and Yuan Dynasties
In the 24th year of Tang Kaiyuan (736 AD), Zaluo County (some say Xinluo County, with its capital in present-day Longyan City) was established. In the same year, Tingzhou was established, with jurisdiction over Changting, Huanglian, and Zaluo counties. In the first year of Tianbao (742 AD), Tingzhou was renamed Linting Commandery, Zaluo County was renamed Longyan County, Huanglian County was renamed Ninghua County, and in the first year of Qianyuan (758 AD), Linting Commandery was renamed Tingzhou. In the twelfth year of the Dali era (777 AD), Longyan County was transferred to Zhangzhou. The original Jianzhou belonged to Shaxian and was transferred to Tingzhou.
In the sixth year of Baoda in the Southern Tang Dynasty of the Five Dynasties (948 AD), Sha County was transferred to Jianzhou. Tingzhou governs Changting and Ninghua counties. Zhangzhou governs three counties: Longyan, Longxi, and Zhangpu.
In the fifth year of Chunhua in the Northern Song Dynasty (994 AD), Shanghang and Wuping were upgraded to counties, belonging to Tingzhou. In the third year of Shaoxing in the Southern Song Dynasty (1133), Liancheng County was established. Shiting Prefecture governs six counties: Changting, Ninghua, Shanghang, Wuping, Qingliu, and Liancheng.
In the fifteenth year of the Yuan Dynasty (1278), it was promoted to Tingzhou Road. In the sixth year of Zhizheng (1346), Liancheng was renamed Liancheng.
Longyan During the Ming and Qing dynasties
In the first year of Ming Hongwu (1368), it was renamed Tingzhou Prefecture. In the sixth year of Chenghua (1470), Guihua County was established. In the seventh year of Chenghua (1471), Zhangping County was established. In the 14th year of Chenghua (1478), Yongding County was established, with Changting County, Shanghang County, Wuping County, Liancheng County, Yongding County, Ninghua County, Qingliu County, and Guihua County collectively known as the "Ting Eight Counties". In the first year of Longqing (1567), Ningyang County was established by separating Longyan, Yong'an, and Datian counties.
In the twelfth year of the Yongzheng reign of the Qing Dynasty (1734), Longyan County was upgraded to a Zhili Prefecture, with jurisdiction over Zhangping and Ningyang counties. At the end of the Qing Dynasty, Tingzhou Prefecture and Longyan Prefecture belonged to the Tingzhang Longdao.
Longyan During the period of the Republic of China
In the second year of the Republic of China (1913), the state and prefecture were abolished, and Longyan was restored as a county under the jurisdiction of Xilu Road. In 1926, the road system was abolished and each county was directly under the jurisdiction of a province. In July 1934, it was divided into the Seventh Administrative Inspectorate (stationed in Longyan, governing 7 counties including Longyan, Yongding, Shanghang, Wuping, Zhangping, Ningyang, and Hua'an) and the Eighth Administrative Inspectorate (stationed in Changting, governing 6 counties including Changting, Liancheng, Ninghua, Qingliu, Mingxi, and Yong'an). In October 1935, it was divided into the Sixth Administrative Inspectorate (overseeing 7 counties including Longyan, Zhangping, Datian, Yongding, Shanghang, Hua'an, and Ningyang, as well as the Fengshi Special Zone) and the Seventh Administrative Inspectorate (overseeing 8 counties including Changting, Liancheng, Ninghua, Mingxi, Qingliu, Wuping, Jianning, and Taining). In 1947, seven counties including Longyan, Changting, Yongding, Shanghang, Wuping, Zhangping, and Liancheng were designated as the seventh administrative inspection area, stationed in Longyan.
Longyan The People's Republic of China
In the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Fujian Province established 8 special zones, with each county in western Fujian belonging to the eighth special zone. In April 1950, the Eighth Special Zone was renamed Longyan Special Zone.
In March 1956, it was incorporated into Yong'an, Ninghua, Qingliu, and Ningyang counties, and Ningyang County was abolished in July.
In 1963, Yong'an, Ninghua, and Qingliu counties were transferred to the Sanming Special Zone.
In 1970, Longyan Special Zone was renamed Longyan Region.
In 1981, Longyan County was abolished and a county-level Longyan City was established.
In 1990, Zhangping County was abolished and a county-level Zhangping City was established.
In March 1997, Longyan City at the county level was abolished and replaced by Silla District. On May 1st, the Longyan area was abolished and a prefecture level Longyan city was established, with the municipal government located in Silla District.
In February 2015, Yongding County was abolished and Yongding District was established.
Longyan physical geography
Longyan Pre Qin period
Longyan City was formerly part of the Minyue region.
During the Zhou Dynasty, it belonged to the "Seven Min" region.
Longyan Qin and Han Dynasties to Southern and Northern Dynasties
During the Qin Dynasty, it belonged to Minzhong Commandery. In the third year of Taikang in the Western Jin Dynasty (282 AD), Silla County was established (with its county seat located southeast of present-day Changting County), under the jurisdiction of Jin'an Commandery. In the fourth year of Taishi in the Southern Song Dynasty (468 AD), Jin'an Commandery was renamed Jinping Commandery, and Xinluo County was abolished. The original Xinluo County belonged to Jinping Commandery. During the reign of Tianjian in the Liang Dynasty (502-519 AD), the Jinping Commandery was separated to establish Nan'an Commandery, and the Longyan area belonged to Nan'an Commandery. In the sixth year of Datong (540 AD), Longxi County was established in Nan'an Commandery, and Minxi was under its jurisdiction.
Longyan From Sui and Tang Dynasties to Song and Yuan Dynasties
In the 24th year of Tang Kaiyuan (736 AD), Zaluo County (some say Xinluo County, with its capital in present-day Longyan City) was established. In the same year, Tingzhou was established, with jurisdiction over Changting, Huanglian, and Zaluo counties. In the first year of Tianbao (742 AD), Tingzhou was renamed Linting Commandery, Zaluo County was renamed Longyan County, Huanglian County was renamed Ninghua County, and in the first year of Qianyuan (758 AD), Linting Commandery was renamed Tingzhou. In the twelfth year of the Dali era (777 AD), Longyan County was transferred to Zhangzhou. The original Jianzhou belonged to Shaxian and was transferred to Tingzhou.
In the sixth year of Baoda in the Southern Tang Dynasty of the Five Dynasties (948 AD), Sha County was transferred to Jianzhou. Tingzhou governs Changting and Ninghua counties. Zhangzhou governs three counties: Longyan, Longxi, and Zhangpu.
In the fifth year of Chunhua in the Northern Song Dynasty (994 AD), Shanghang and Wuping were upgraded to counties, belonging to Tingzhou. In the third year of Shaoxing in the Southern Song Dynasty (1133), Liancheng County was established. Shiting Prefecture governs six counties: Changting, Ninghua, Shanghang, Wuping, Qingliu, and Liancheng.
In the fifteenth year of the Yuan Dynasty (1278), it was promoted to Tingzhou Road. In the sixth year of Zhizheng (1346), Liancheng was renamed Liancheng.
Longyan During the Ming and Qing dynasties
In the first year of Ming Hongwu (1368), it was renamed Tingzhou Prefecture. In the sixth year of Chenghua (1470), Guihua County was established. In the seventh year of Chenghua (1471), Zhangping County was established. In the 14th year of Chenghua (1478), Yongding County was established, with Changting County, Shanghang County, Wuping County, Liancheng County, Yongding County, Ninghua County, Qingliu County, and Guihua County collectively known as the "Ting Eight Counties". In the first year of Longqing (1567), Ningyang County was established by separating Longyan, Yong'an, and Datian counties.
In the twelfth year of the Yongzheng reign of the Qing Dynasty (1734), Longyan County was upgraded to a Zhili Prefecture, with jurisdiction over Zhangping and Ningyang counties. At the end of the Qing Dynasty, Tingzhou Prefecture and Longyan Prefecture belonged to the Tingzhang Longdao.
Longyan During the period of the Republic of China
In the second year of the Republic of China (1913), the state and prefecture were abolished, and Longyan was restored as a county under the jurisdiction of Xilu Road. In 1926, the road system was abolished and each county was directly under the jurisdiction of a province. In July 1934, it was divided into the Seventh Administrative Inspectorate (stationed in Longyan, governing 7 counties including Longyan, Yongding, Shanghang, Wuping, Zhangping, Ningyang, and Hua'an) and the Eighth Administrative Inspectorate (stationed in Changting, governing 6 counties including Changting, Liancheng, Ninghua, Qingliu, Mingxi, and Yong'an). In October 1935, it was divided into the Sixth Administrative Inspectorate (overseeing 7 counties including Longyan, Zhangping, Datian, Yongding, Shanghang, Hua'an, and Ningyang, as well as the Fengshi Special Zone) and the Seventh Administrative Inspectorate (overseeing 8 counties including Changting, Liancheng, Ninghua, Mingxi, Qingliu, Wuping, Jianning, and Taining). In 1947, seven counties including Longyan, Changting, Yongding, Shanghang, Wuping, Zhangping, and Liancheng were designated as the seventh administrative inspection area, stationed in Longyan.
Longyan The People's Republic of China
In the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Fujian Province established 8 special zones, with each county in western Fujian belonging to the eighth special zone. In April 1950, the Eighth Special Zone was renamed Longyan Special Zone.
In March 1956, it was incorporated into Yong'an, Ninghua, Qingliu, and Ningyang counties, and Ningyang County was abolished in July.
In 1963, Yong'an, Ninghua, and Qingliu counties were transferred to the Sanming Special Zone.
In 1970, Longyan Special Zone was renamed Longyan Region.
In 1981, Longyan County was abolished and a county-level Longyan City was established.
In 1990, Zhangping County was abolished and a county-level Zhangping City was established.
In March 1997, Longyan City at the county level was abolished and replaced by Silla District. On May 1st, the Longyan area was abolished and a prefecture level Longyan city was established, with the municipal government located in Silla District.
In February 2015, Yongding County was abolished and Yongding District was established.
Longyan natural resources
Longyan Pre Qin period
Longyan City was formerly part of the Minyue region.
During the Zhou Dynasty, it belonged to the "Seven Min" region.
Longyan Qin and Han Dynasties to Southern and Northern Dynasties
During the Qin Dynasty, it belonged to Minzhong Commandery. In the third year of Taikang in the Western Jin Dynasty (282 AD), Silla County was established (with its county seat located southeast of present-day Changting County), under the jurisdiction of Jin'an Commandery. In the fourth year of Taishi in the Southern Song Dynasty (468 AD), Jin'an Commandery was renamed Jinping Commandery, and Xinluo County was abolished. The original Xinluo County belonged to Jinping Commandery. During the reign of Tianjian in the Liang Dynasty (502-519 AD), the Jinping Commandery was separated to establish Nan'an Commandery, and the Longyan area belonged to Nan'an Commandery. In the sixth year of Datong (540 AD), Longxi County was established in Nan'an Commandery, and Minxi was under its jurisdiction.
Longyan From Sui and Tang Dynasties to Song and Yuan Dynasties
In the 24th year of Tang Kaiyuan (736 AD), Zaluo County (some say Xinluo County, with its capital in present-day Longyan City) was established. In the same year, Tingzhou was established, with jurisdiction over Changting, Huanglian, and Zaluo counties. In the first year of Tianbao (742 AD), Tingzhou was renamed Linting Commandery, Zaluo County was renamed Longyan County, Huanglian County was renamed Ninghua County, and in the first year of Qianyuan (758 AD), Linting Commandery was renamed Tingzhou. In the twelfth year of the Dali era (777 AD), Longyan County was transferred to Zhangzhou. The original Jianzhou belonged to Shaxian and was transferred to Tingzhou.
In the sixth year of Baoda in the Southern Tang Dynasty of the Five Dynasties (948 AD), Sha County was transferred to Jianzhou. Tingzhou governs Changting and Ninghua counties. Zhangzhou governs three counties: Longyan, Longxi, and Zhangpu.
In the fifth year of Chunhua in the Northern Song Dynasty (994 AD), Shanghang and Wuping were upgraded to counties, belonging to Tingzhou. In the third year of Shaoxing in the Southern Song Dynasty (1133), Liancheng County was established. Shiting Prefecture governs six counties: Changting, Ninghua, Shanghang, Wuping, Qingliu, and Liancheng.
In the fifteenth year of the Yuan Dynasty (1278), it was promoted to Tingzhou Road. In the sixth year of Zhizheng (1346), Liancheng was renamed Liancheng.
Longyan During the Ming and Qing dynasties
In the first year of Ming Hongwu (1368), it was renamed Tingzhou Prefecture. In the sixth year of Chenghua (1470), Guihua County was established. In the seventh year of Chenghua (1471), Zhangping County was established. In the 14th year of Chenghua (1478), Yongding County was established, with Changting County, Shanghang County, Wuping County, Liancheng County, Yongding County, Ninghua County, Qingliu County, and Guihua County collectively known as the "Ting Eight Counties". In the first year of Longqing (1567), Ningyang County was established by separating Longyan, Yong'an, and Datian counties.
In the twelfth year of the Yongzheng reign of the Qing Dynasty (1734), Longyan County was upgraded to a Zhili Prefecture, with jurisdiction over Zhangping and Ningyang counties. At the end of the Qing Dynasty, Tingzhou Prefecture and Longyan Prefecture belonged to the Tingzhang Longdao.
Longyan During the period of the Republic of China
In the second year of the Republic of China (1913), the state and prefecture were abolished, and Longyan was restored as a county under the jurisdiction of Xilu Road. In 1926, the road system was abolished and each county was directly under the jurisdiction of a province. In July 1934, it was divided into the Seventh Administrative Inspectorate (stationed in Longyan, governing 7 counties including Longyan, Yongding, Shanghang, Wuping, Zhangping, Ningyang, and Hua'an) and the Eighth Administrative Inspectorate (stationed in Changting, governing 6 counties including Changting, Liancheng, Ninghua, Qingliu, Mingxi, and Yong'an). In October 1935, it was divided into the Sixth Administrative Inspectorate (overseeing 7 counties including Longyan, Zhangping, Datian, Yongding, Shanghang, Hua'an, and Ningyang, as well as the Fengshi Special Zone) and the Seventh Administrative Inspectorate (overseeing 8 counties including Changting, Liancheng, Ninghua, Mingxi, Qingliu, Wuping, Jianning, and Taining). In 1947, seven counties including Longyan, Changting, Yongding, Shanghang, Wuping, Zhangping, and Liancheng were designated as the seventh administrative inspection area, stationed in Longyan.
Longyan The People's Republic of China
In the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Fujian Province established 8 special zones, with each county in western Fujian belonging to the eighth special zone. In April 1950, the Eighth Special Zone was renamed Longyan Special Zone.
In March 1956, it was incorporated into Yong'an, Ninghua, Qingliu, and Ningyang counties, and Ningyang County was abolished in July.
In 1963, Yong'an, Ninghua, and Qingliu counties were transferred to the Sanming Special Zone.
In 1970, Longyan Special Zone was renamed Longyan Region.
In 1981, Longyan County was abolished and a county-level Longyan City was established.
In 1990, Zhangping County was abolished and a county-level Zhangping City was established.
In March 1997, Longyan City at the county level was abolished and replaced by Silla District. On May 1st, the Longyan area was abolished and a prefecture level Longyan city was established, with the municipal government located in Silla District.
In February 2015, Yongding County was abolished and Yongding District was established.
Longyan population
Longyan Pre Qin period
Longyan City was formerly part of the Minyue region.
During the Zhou Dynasty, it belonged to the "Seven Min" region.
Longyan Qin and Han Dynasties to Southern and Northern Dynasties
During the Qin Dynasty, it belonged to Minzhong Commandery. In the third year of Taikang in the Western Jin Dynasty (282 AD), Silla County was established (with its county seat located southeast of present-day Changting County), under the jurisdiction of Jin'an Commandery. In the fourth year of Taishi in the Southern Song Dynasty (468 AD), Jin'an Commandery was renamed Jinping Commandery, and Xinluo County was abolished. The original Xinluo County belonged to Jinping Commandery. During the reign of Tianjian in the Liang Dynasty (502-519 AD), the Jinping Commandery was separated to establish Nan'an Commandery, and the Longyan area belonged to Nan'an Commandery. In the sixth year of Datong (540 AD), Longxi County was established in Nan'an Commandery, and Minxi was under its jurisdiction.
Longyan From Sui and Tang Dynasties to Song and Yuan Dynasties
In the 24th year of Tang Kaiyuan (736 AD), Zaluo County (some say Xinluo County, with its capital in present-day Longyan City) was established. In the same year, Tingzhou was established, with jurisdiction over Changting, Huanglian, and Zaluo counties. In the first year of Tianbao (742 AD), Tingzhou was renamed Linting Commandery, Zaluo County was renamed Longyan County, Huanglian County was renamed Ninghua County, and in the first year of Qianyuan (758 AD), Linting Commandery was renamed Tingzhou. In the twelfth year of the Dali era (777 AD), Longyan County was transferred to Zhangzhou. The original Jianzhou belonged to Shaxian and was transferred to Tingzhou.
In the sixth year of Baoda in the Southern Tang Dynasty of the Five Dynasties (948 AD), Sha County was transferred to Jianzhou. Tingzhou governs Changting and Ninghua counties. Zhangzhou governs three counties: Longyan, Longxi, and Zhangpu.
In the fifth year of Chunhua in the Northern Song Dynasty (994 AD), Shanghang and Wuping were upgraded to counties, belonging to Tingzhou. In the third year of Shaoxing in the Southern Song Dynasty (1133), Liancheng County was established. Shiting Prefecture governs six counties: Changting, Ninghua, Shanghang, Wuping, Qingliu, and Liancheng.
In the fifteenth year of the Yuan Dynasty (1278), it was promoted to Tingzhou Road. In the sixth year of Zhizheng (1346), Liancheng was renamed Liancheng.
Longyan During the Ming and Qing dynasties
In the first year of Ming Hongwu (1368), it was renamed Tingzhou Prefecture. In the sixth year of Chenghua (1470), Guihua County was established. In the seventh year of Chenghua (1471), Zhangping County was established. In the 14th year of Chenghua (1478), Yongding County was established, with Changting County, Shanghang County, Wuping County, Liancheng County, Yongding County, Ninghua County, Qingliu County, and Guihua County collectively known as the "Ting Eight Counties". In the first year of Longqing (1567), Ningyang County was established by separating Longyan, Yong'an, and Datian counties.
In the twelfth year of the Yongzheng reign of the Qing Dynasty (1734), Longyan County was upgraded to a Zhili Prefecture, with jurisdiction over Zhangping and Ningyang counties. At the end of the Qing Dynasty, Tingzhou Prefecture and Longyan Prefecture belonged to the Tingzhang Longdao.
Longyan During the period of the Republic of China
In the second year of the Republic of China (1913), the state and prefecture were abolished, and Longyan was restored as a county under the jurisdiction of Xilu Road. In 1926, the road system was abolished and each county was directly under the jurisdiction of a province. In July 1934, it was divided into the Seventh Administrative Inspectorate (stationed in Longyan, governing 7 counties including Longyan, Yongding, Shanghang, Wuping, Zhangping, Ningyang, and Hua'an) and the Eighth Administrative Inspectorate (stationed in Changting, governing 6 counties including Changting, Liancheng, Ninghua, Qingliu, Mingxi, and Yong'an). In October 1935, it was divided into the Sixth Administrative Inspectorate (overseeing 7 counties including Longyan, Zhangping, Datian, Yongding, Shanghang, Hua'an, and Ningyang, as well as the Fengshi Special Zone) and the Seventh Administrative Inspectorate (overseeing 8 counties including Changting, Liancheng, Ninghua, Mingxi, Qingliu, Wuping, Jianning, and Taining). In 1947, seven counties including Longyan, Changting, Yongding, Shanghang, Wuping, Zhangping, and Liancheng were designated as the seventh administrative inspection area, stationed in Longyan.
Longyan The People's Republic of China
In the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Fujian Province established 8 special zones, with each county in western Fujian belonging to the eighth special zone. In April 1950, the Eighth Special Zone was renamed Longyan Special Zone.
In March 1956, it was incorporated into Yong'an, Ninghua, Qingliu, and Ningyang counties, and Ningyang County was abolished in July.
In 1963, Yong'an, Ninghua, and Qingliu counties were transferred to the Sanming Special Zone.
In 1970, Longyan Special Zone was renamed Longyan Region.
In 1981, Longyan County was abolished and a county-level Longyan City was established.
In 1990, Zhangping County was abolished and a county-level Zhangping City was established.
In March 1997, Longyan City at the county level was abolished and replaced by Silla District. On May 1st, the Longyan area was abolished and a prefecture level Longyan city was established, with the municipal government located in Silla District.
In February 2015, Yongding County was abolished and Yongding District was established.
Longyan Politics
Longyan Pre Qin period
Longyan City was formerly part of the Minyue region.
During the Zhou Dynasty, it belonged to the "Seven Min" region.
Longyan Qin and Han Dynasties to Southern and Northern Dynasties
During the Qin Dynasty, it belonged to Minzhong Commandery. In the third year of Taikang in the Western Jin Dynasty (282 AD), Silla County was established (with its county seat located southeast of present-day Changting County), under the jurisdiction of Jin'an Commandery. In the fourth year of Taishi in the Southern Song Dynasty (468 AD), Jin'an Commandery was renamed Jinping Commandery, and Xinluo County was abolished. The original Xinluo County belonged to Jinping Commandery. During the reign of Tianjian in the Liang Dynasty (502-519 AD), the Jinping Commandery was separated to establish Nan'an Commandery, and the Longyan area belonged to Nan'an Commandery. In the sixth year of Datong (540 AD), Longxi County was established in Nan'an Commandery, and Minxi was under its jurisdiction.
Longyan From Sui and Tang Dynasties to Song and Yuan Dynasties
In the 24th year of Tang Kaiyuan (736 AD), Zaluo County (some say Xinluo County, with its capital in present-day Longyan City) was established. In the same year, Tingzhou was established, with jurisdiction over Changting, Huanglian, and Zaluo counties. In the first year of Tianbao (742 AD), Tingzhou was renamed Linting Commandery, Zaluo County was renamed Longyan County, Huanglian County was renamed Ninghua County, and in the first year of Qianyuan (758 AD), Linting Commandery was renamed Tingzhou. In the twelfth year of the Dali era (777 AD), Longyan County was transferred to Zhangzhou. The original Jianzhou belonged to Shaxian and was transferred to Tingzhou.
In the sixth year of Baoda in the Southern Tang Dynasty of the Five Dynasties (948 AD), Sha County was transferred to Jianzhou. Tingzhou governs Changting and Ninghua counties. Zhangzhou governs three counties: Longyan, Longxi, and Zhangpu.
In the fifth year of Chunhua in the Northern Song Dynasty (994 AD), Shanghang and Wuping were upgraded to counties, belonging to Tingzhou. In the third year of Shaoxing in the Southern Song Dynasty (1133), Liancheng County was established. Shiting Prefecture governs six counties: Changting, Ninghua, Shanghang, Wuping, Qingliu, and Liancheng.
In the fifteenth year of the Yuan Dynasty (1278), it was promoted to Tingzhou Road. In the sixth year of Zhizheng (1346), Liancheng was renamed Liancheng.
Longyan During the Ming and Qing dynasties
In the first year of Ming Hongwu (1368), it was renamed Tingzhou Prefecture. In the sixth year of Chenghua (1470), Guihua County was established. In the seventh year of Chenghua (1471), Zhangping County was established. In the 14th year of Chenghua (1478), Yongding County was established, with Changting County, Shanghang County, Wuping County, Liancheng County, Yongding County, Ninghua County, Qingliu County, and Guihua County collectively known as the "Ting Eight Counties". In the first year of Longqing (1567), Ningyang County was established by separating Longyan, Yong'an, and Datian counties.
In the twelfth year of the Yongzheng reign of the Qing Dynasty (1734), Longyan County was upgraded to a Zhili Prefecture, with jurisdiction over Zhangping and Ningyang counties. At the end of the Qing Dynasty, Tingzhou Prefecture and Longyan Prefecture belonged to the Tingzhang Longdao.
Longyan During the period of the Republic of China
In the second year of the Republic of China (1913), the state and prefecture were abolished, and Longyan was restored as a county under the jurisdiction of Xilu Road. In 1926, the road system was abolished and each county was directly under the jurisdiction of a province. In July 1934, it was divided into the Seventh Administrative Inspectorate (stationed in Longyan, governing 7 counties including Longyan, Yongding, Shanghang, Wuping, Zhangping, Ningyang, and Hua'an) and the Eighth Administrative Inspectorate (stationed in Changting, governing 6 counties including Changting, Liancheng, Ninghua, Qingliu, Mingxi, and Yong'an). In October 1935, it was divided into the Sixth Administrative Inspectorate (overseeing 7 counties including Longyan, Zhangping, Datian, Yongding, Shanghang, Hua'an, and Ningyang, as well as the Fengshi Special Zone) and the Seventh Administrative Inspectorate (overseeing 8 counties including Changting, Liancheng, Ninghua, Mingxi, Qingliu, Wuping, Jianning, and Taining). In 1947, seven counties including Longyan, Changting, Yongding, Shanghang, Wuping, Zhangping, and Liancheng were designated as the seventh administrative inspection area, stationed in Longyan.
Longyan The People's Republic of China
In the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Fujian Province established 8 special zones, with each county in western Fujian belonging to the eighth special zone. In April 1950, the Eighth Special Zone was renamed Longyan Special Zone.
In March 1956, it was incorporated into Yong'an, Ninghua, Qingliu, and Ningyang counties, and Ningyang County was abolished in July.
In 1963, Yong'an, Ninghua, and Qingliu counties were transferred to the Sanming Special Zone.
In 1970, Longyan Special Zone was renamed Longyan Region.
In 1981, Longyan County was abolished and a county-level Longyan City was established.
In 1990, Zhangping County was abolished and a county-level Zhangping City was established.
In March 1997, Longyan City at the county level was abolished and replaced by Silla District. On May 1st, the Longyan area was abolished and a prefecture level Longyan city was established, with the municipal government located in Silla District.
In February 2015, Yongding County was abolished and Yongding District was established.
Longyan Economics
Longyan Pre Qin period
Longyan City was formerly part of the Minyue region.
During the Zhou Dynasty, it belonged to the "Seven Min" region.
Longyan Qin and Han Dynasties to Southern and Northern Dynasties
During the Qin Dynasty, it belonged to Minzhong Commandery. In the third year of Taikang in the Western Jin Dynasty (282 AD), Silla County was established (with its county seat located southeast of present-day Changting County), under the jurisdiction of Jin'an Commandery. In the fourth year of Taishi in the Southern Song Dynasty (468 AD), Jin'an Commandery was renamed Jinping Commandery, and Xinluo County was abolished. The original Xinluo County belonged to Jinping Commandery. During the reign of Tianjian in the Liang Dynasty (502-519 AD), the Jinping Commandery was separated to establish Nan'an Commandery, and the Longyan area belonged to Nan'an Commandery. In the sixth year of Datong (540 AD), Longxi County was established in Nan'an Commandery, and Minxi was under its jurisdiction.
Longyan From Sui and Tang Dynasties to Song and Yuan Dynasties
In the 24th year of Tang Kaiyuan (736 AD), Zaluo County (some say Xinluo County, with its capital in present-day Longyan City) was established. In the same year, Tingzhou was established, with jurisdiction over Changting, Huanglian, and Zaluo counties. In the first year of Tianbao (742 AD), Tingzhou was renamed Linting Commandery, Zaluo County was renamed Longyan County, Huanglian County was renamed Ninghua County, and in the first year of Qianyuan (758 AD), Linting Commandery was renamed Tingzhou. In the twelfth year of the Dali era (777 AD), Longyan County was transferred to Zhangzhou. The original Jianzhou belonged to Shaxian and was transferred to Tingzhou.
In the sixth year of Baoda in the Southern Tang Dynasty of the Five Dynasties (948 AD), Sha County was transferred to Jianzhou. Tingzhou governs Changting and Ninghua counties. Zhangzhou governs three counties: Longyan, Longxi, and Zhangpu.
In the fifth year of Chunhua in the Northern Song Dynasty (994 AD), Shanghang and Wuping were upgraded to counties, belonging to Tingzhou. In the third year of Shaoxing in the Southern Song Dynasty (1133), Liancheng County was established. Shiting Prefecture governs six counties: Changting, Ninghua, Shanghang, Wuping, Qingliu, and Liancheng.
In the fifteenth year of the Yuan Dynasty (1278), it was promoted to Tingzhou Road. In the sixth year of Zhizheng (1346), Liancheng was renamed Liancheng.
Longyan During the Ming and Qing dynasties
In the first year of Ming Hongwu (1368), it was renamed Tingzhou Prefecture. In the sixth year of Chenghua (1470), Guihua County was established. In the seventh year of Chenghua (1471), Zhangping County was established. In the 14th year of Chenghua (1478), Yongding County was established, with Changting County, Shanghang County, Wuping County, Liancheng County, Yongding County, Ninghua County, Qingliu County, and Guihua County collectively known as the "Ting Eight Counties". In the first year of Longqing (1567), Ningyang County was established by separating Longyan, Yong'an, and Datian counties.
In the twelfth year of the Yongzheng reign of the Qing Dynasty (1734), Longyan County was upgraded to a Zhili Prefecture, with jurisdiction over Zhangping and Ningyang counties. At the end of the Qing Dynasty, Tingzhou Prefecture and Longyan Prefecture belonged to the Tingzhang Longdao.
Longyan During the period of the Republic of China
In the second year of the Republic of China (1913), the state and prefecture were abolished, and Longyan was restored as a county under the jurisdiction of Xilu Road. In 1926, the road system was abolished and each county was directly under the jurisdiction of a province. In July 1934, it was divided into the Seventh Administrative Inspectorate (stationed in Longyan, governing 7 counties including Longyan, Yongding, Shanghang, Wuping, Zhangping, Ningyang, and Hua'an) and the Eighth Administrative Inspectorate (stationed in Changting, governing 6 counties including Changting, Liancheng, Ninghua, Qingliu, Mingxi, and Yong'an). In October 1935, it was divided into the Sixth Administrative Inspectorate (overseeing 7 counties including Longyan, Zhangping, Datian, Yongding, Shanghang, Hua'an, and Ningyang, as well as the Fengshi Special Zone) and the Seventh Administrative Inspectorate (overseeing 8 counties including Changting, Liancheng, Ninghua, Mingxi, Qingliu, Wuping, Jianning, and Taining). In 1947, seven counties including Longyan, Changting, Yongding, Shanghang, Wuping, Zhangping, and Liancheng were designated as the seventh administrative inspection area, stationed in Longyan.
Longyan The People's Republic of China
In the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Fujian Province established 8 special zones, with each county in western Fujian belonging to the eighth special zone. In April 1950, the Eighth Special Zone was renamed Longyan Special Zone.
In March 1956, it was incorporated into Yong'an, Ninghua, Qingliu, and Ningyang counties, and Ningyang County was abolished in July.
In 1963, Yong'an, Ninghua, and Qingliu counties were transferred to the Sanming Special Zone.
In 1970, Longyan Special Zone was renamed Longyan Region.
In 1981, Longyan County was abolished and a county-level Longyan City was established.
In 1990, Zhangping County was abolished and a county-level Zhangping City was established.
In March 1997, Longyan City at the county level was abolished and replaced by Silla District. On May 1st, the Longyan area was abolished and a prefecture level Longyan city was established, with the municipal government located in Silla District.
In February 2015, Yongding County was abolished and Yongding District was established.
Longyan Transportation
Longyan Pre Qin period
Longyan City was formerly part of the Minyue region.
During the Zhou Dynasty, it belonged to the "Seven Min" region.
Longyan Qin and Han Dynasties to Southern and Northern Dynasties
During the Qin Dynasty, it belonged to Minzhong Commandery. In the third year of Taikang in the Western Jin Dynasty (282 AD), Silla County was established (with its county seat located southeast of present-day Changting County), under the jurisdiction of Jin'an Commandery. In the fourth year of Taishi in the Southern Song Dynasty (468 AD), Jin'an Commandery was renamed Jinping Commandery, and Xinluo County was abolished. The original Xinluo County belonged to Jinping Commandery. During the reign of Tianjian in the Liang Dynasty (502-519 AD), the Jinping Commandery was separated to establish Nan'an Commandery, and the Longyan area belonged to Nan'an Commandery. In the sixth year of Datong (540 AD), Longxi County was established in Nan'an Commandery, and Minxi was under its jurisdiction.
Longyan From Sui and Tang Dynasties to Song and Yuan Dynasties
In the 24th year of Tang Kaiyuan (736 AD), Zaluo County (some say Xinluo County, with its capital in present-day Longyan City) was established. In the same year, Tingzhou was established, with jurisdiction over Changting, Huanglian, and Zaluo counties. In the first year of Tianbao (742 AD), Tingzhou was renamed Linting Commandery, Zaluo County was renamed Longyan County, Huanglian County was renamed Ninghua County, and in the first year of Qianyuan (758 AD), Linting Commandery was renamed Tingzhou. In the twelfth year of the Dali era (777 AD), Longyan County was transferred to Zhangzhou. The original Jianzhou belonged to Shaxian and was transferred to Tingzhou.
In the sixth year of Baoda in the Southern Tang Dynasty of the Five Dynasties (948 AD), Sha County was transferred to Jianzhou. Tingzhou governs Changting and Ninghua counties. Zhangzhou governs three counties: Longyan, Longxi, and Zhangpu.
In the fifth year of Chunhua in the Northern Song Dynasty (994 AD), Shanghang and Wuping were upgraded to counties, belonging to Tingzhou. In the third year of Shaoxing in the Southern Song Dynasty (1133), Liancheng County was established. Shiting Prefecture governs six counties: Changting, Ninghua, Shanghang, Wuping, Qingliu, and Liancheng.
In the fifteenth year of the Yuan Dynasty (1278), it was promoted to Tingzhou Road. In the sixth year of Zhizheng (1346), Liancheng was renamed Liancheng.
Longyan During the Ming and Qing dynasties
In the first year of Ming Hongwu (1368), it was renamed Tingzhou Prefecture. In the sixth year of Chenghua (1470), Guihua County was established. In the seventh year of Chenghua (1471), Zhangping County was established. In the 14th year of Chenghua (1478), Yongding County was established, with Changting County, Shanghang County, Wuping County, Liancheng County, Yongding County, Ninghua County, Qingliu County, and Guihua County collectively known as the "Ting Eight Counties". In the first year of Longqing (1567), Ningyang County was established by separating Longyan, Yong'an, and Datian counties.
In the twelfth year of the Yongzheng reign of the Qing Dynasty (1734), Longyan County was upgraded to a Zhili Prefecture, with jurisdiction over Zhangping and Ningyang counties. At the end of the Qing Dynasty, Tingzhou Prefecture and Longyan Prefecture belonged to the Tingzhang Longdao.
Longyan During the period of the Republic of China
In the second year of the Republic of China (1913), the state and prefecture were abolished, and Longyan was restored as a county under the jurisdiction of Xilu Road. In 1926, the road system was abolished and each county was directly under the jurisdiction of a province. In July 1934, it was divided into the Seventh Administrative Inspectorate (stationed in Longyan, governing 7 counties including Longyan, Yongding, Shanghang, Wuping, Zhangping, Ningyang, and Hua'an) and the Eighth Administrative Inspectorate (stationed in Changting, governing 6 counties including Changting, Liancheng, Ninghua, Qingliu, Mingxi, and Yong'an). In October 1935, it was divided into the Sixth Administrative Inspectorate (overseeing 7 counties including Longyan, Zhangping, Datian, Yongding, Shanghang, Hua'an, and Ningyang, as well as the Fengshi Special Zone) and the Seventh Administrative Inspectorate (overseeing 8 counties including Changting, Liancheng, Ninghua, Mingxi, Qingliu, Wuping, Jianning, and Taining). In 1947, seven counties including Longyan, Changting, Yongding, Shanghang, Wuping, Zhangping, and Liancheng were designated as the seventh administrative inspection area, stationed in Longyan.
Longyan The People's Republic of China
In the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Fujian Province established 8 special zones, with each county in western Fujian belonging to the eighth special zone. In April 1950, the Eighth Special Zone was renamed Longyan Special Zone.
In March 1956, it was incorporated into Yong'an, Ninghua, Qingliu, and Ningyang counties, and Ningyang County was abolished in July.
In 1963, Yong'an, Ninghua, and Qingliu counties were transferred to the Sanming Special Zone.
In 1970, Longyan Special Zone was renamed Longyan Region.
In 1981, Longyan County was abolished and a county-level Longyan City was established.
In 1990, Zhangping County was abolished and a county-level Zhangping City was established.
In March 1997, Longyan City at the county level was abolished and replaced by Silla District. On May 1st, the Longyan area was abolished and a prefecture level Longyan city was established, with the municipal government located in Silla District.
In February 2015, Yongding County was abolished and Yongding District was established.
Longyan social undertakings
Longyan Pre Qin period
Longyan City was formerly part of the Minyue region.
During the Zhou Dynasty, it belonged to the "Seven Min" region.
Longyan Qin and Han Dynasties to Southern and Northern Dynasties
During the Qin Dynasty, it belonged to Minzhong Commandery. In the third year of Taikang in the Western Jin Dynasty (282 AD), Silla County was established (with its county seat located southeast of present-day Changting County), under the jurisdiction of Jin'an Commandery. In the fourth year of Taishi in the Southern Song Dynasty (468 AD), Jin'an Commandery was renamed Jinping Commandery, and Xinluo County was abolished. The original Xinluo County belonged to Jinping Commandery. During the reign of Tianjian in the Liang Dynasty (502-519 AD), the Jinping Commandery was separated to establish Nan'an Commandery, and the Longyan area belonged to Nan'an Commandery. In the sixth year of Datong (540 AD), Longxi County was established in Nan'an Commandery, and Minxi was under its jurisdiction.
Longyan From Sui and Tang Dynasties to Song and Yuan Dynasties
In the 24th year of Tang Kaiyuan (736 AD), Zaluo County (some say Xinluo County, with its capital in present-day Longyan City) was established. In the same year, Tingzhou was established, with jurisdiction over Changting, Huanglian, and Zaluo counties. In the first year of Tianbao (742 AD), Tingzhou was renamed Linting Commandery, Zaluo County was renamed Longyan County, Huanglian County was renamed Ninghua County, and in the first year of Qianyuan (758 AD), Linting Commandery was renamed Tingzhou. In the twelfth year of the Dali era (777 AD), Longyan County was transferred to Zhangzhou. The original Jianzhou belonged to Shaxian and was transferred to Tingzhou.
In the sixth year of Baoda in the Southern Tang Dynasty of the Five Dynasties (948 AD), Sha County was transferred to Jianzhou. Tingzhou governs Changting and Ninghua counties. Zhangzhou governs three counties: Longyan, Longxi, and Zhangpu.
In the fifth year of Chunhua in the Northern Song Dynasty (994 AD), Shanghang and Wuping were upgraded to counties, belonging to Tingzhou. In the third year of Shaoxing in the Southern Song Dynasty (1133), Liancheng County was established. Shiting Prefecture governs six counties: Changting, Ninghua, Shanghang, Wuping, Qingliu, and Liancheng.
In the fifteenth year of the Yuan Dynasty (1278), it was promoted to Tingzhou Road. In the sixth year of Zhizheng (1346), Liancheng was renamed Liancheng.
Longyan During the Ming and Qing dynasties
In the first year of Ming Hongwu (1368), it was renamed Tingzhou Prefecture. In the sixth year of Chenghua (1470), Guihua County was established. In the seventh year of Chenghua (1471), Zhangping County was established. In the 14th year of Chenghua (1478), Yongding County was established, with Changting County, Shanghang County, Wuping County, Liancheng County, Yongding County, Ninghua County, Qingliu County, and Guihua County collectively known as the "Ting Eight Counties". In the first year of Longqing (1567), Ningyang County was established by separating Longyan, Yong'an, and Datian counties.
In the twelfth year of the Yongzheng reign of the Qing Dynasty (1734), Longyan County was upgraded to a Zhili Prefecture, with jurisdiction over Zhangping and Ningyang counties. At the end of the Qing Dynasty, Tingzhou Prefecture and Longyan Prefecture belonged to the Tingzhang Longdao.
Longyan During the period of the Republic of China
In the second year of the Republic of China (1913), the state and prefecture were abolished, and Longyan was restored as a county under the jurisdiction of Xilu Road. In 1926, the road system was abolished and each county was directly under the jurisdiction of a province. In July 1934, it was divided into the Seventh Administrative Inspectorate (stationed in Longyan, governing 7 counties including Longyan, Yongding, Shanghang, Wuping, Zhangping, Ningyang, and Hua'an) and the Eighth Administrative Inspectorate (stationed in Changting, governing 6 counties including Changting, Liancheng, Ninghua, Qingliu, Mingxi, and Yong'an). In October 1935, it was divided into the Sixth Administrative Inspectorate (overseeing 7 counties including Longyan, Zhangping, Datian, Yongding, Shanghang, Hua'an, and Ningyang, as well as the Fengshi Special Zone) and the Seventh Administrative Inspectorate (overseeing 8 counties including Changting, Liancheng, Ninghua, Mingxi, Qingliu, Wuping, Jianning, and Taining). In 1947, seven counties including Longyan, Changting, Yongding, Shanghang, Wuping, Zhangping, and Liancheng were designated as the seventh administrative inspection area, stationed in Longyan.
Longyan The People's Republic of China
In the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Fujian Province established 8 special zones, with each county in western Fujian belonging to the eighth special zone. In April 1950, the Eighth Special Zone was renamed Longyan Special Zone.
In March 1956, it was incorporated into Yong'an, Ninghua, Qingliu, and Ningyang counties, and Ningyang County was abolished in July.
In 1963, Yong'an, Ninghua, and Qingliu counties were transferred to the Sanming Special Zone.
In 1970, Longyan Special Zone was renamed Longyan Region.
In 1981, Longyan County was abolished and a county-level Longyan City was established.
In 1990, Zhangping County was abolished and a county-level Zhangping City was established.
In March 1997, Longyan City at the county level was abolished and replaced by Silla District. On May 1st, the Longyan area was abolished and a prefecture level Longyan city was established, with the municipal government located in Silla District.
In February 2015, Yongding County was abolished and Yongding District was established.
Longyan Historical and Cultural
Longyan Pre Qin period
Longyan City was formerly part of the Minyue region.
During the Zhou Dynasty, it belonged to the "Seven Min" region.
Longyan Qin and Han Dynasties to Southern and Northern Dynasties
During the Qin Dynasty, it belonged to Minzhong Commandery. In the third year of Taikang in the Western Jin Dynasty (282 AD), Silla County was established (with its county seat located southeast of present-day Changting County), under the jurisdiction of Jin'an Commandery. In the fourth year of Taishi in the Southern Song Dynasty (468 AD), Jin'an Commandery was renamed Jinping Commandery, and Xinluo County was abolished. The original Xinluo County belonged to Jinping Commandery. During the reign of Tianjian in the Liang Dynasty (502-519 AD), the Jinping Commandery was separated to establish Nan'an Commandery, and the Longyan area belonged to Nan'an Commandery. In the sixth year of Datong (540 AD), Longxi County was established in Nan'an Commandery, and Minxi was under its jurisdiction.
Longyan From Sui and Tang Dynasties to Song and Yuan Dynasties
In the 24th year of Tang Kaiyuan (736 AD), Zaluo County (some say Xinluo County, with its capital in present-day Longyan City) was established. In the same year, Tingzhou was established, with jurisdiction over Changting, Huanglian, and Zaluo counties. In the first year of Tianbao (742 AD), Tingzhou was renamed Linting Commandery, Zaluo County was renamed Longyan County, Huanglian County was renamed Ninghua County, and in the first year of Qianyuan (758 AD), Linting Commandery was renamed Tingzhou. In the twelfth year of the Dali era (777 AD), Longyan County was transferred to Zhangzhou. The original Jianzhou belonged to Shaxian and was transferred to Tingzhou.
In the sixth year of Baoda in the Southern Tang Dynasty of the Five Dynasties (948 AD), Sha County was transferred to Jianzhou. Tingzhou governs Changting and Ninghua counties. Zhangzhou governs three counties: Longyan, Longxi, and Zhangpu.
In the fifth year of Chunhua in the Northern Song Dynasty (994 AD), Shanghang and Wuping were upgraded to counties, belonging to Tingzhou. In the third year of Shaoxing in the Southern Song Dynasty (1133), Liancheng County was established. Shiting Prefecture governs six counties: Changting, Ninghua, Shanghang, Wuping, Qingliu, and Liancheng.
In the fifteenth year of the Yuan Dynasty (1278), it was promoted to Tingzhou Road. In the sixth year of Zhizheng (1346), Liancheng was renamed Liancheng.
Longyan During the Ming and Qing dynasties
In the first year of Ming Hongwu (1368), it was renamed Tingzhou Prefecture. In the sixth year of Chenghua (1470), Guihua County was established. In the seventh year of Chenghua (1471), Zhangping County was established. In the 14th year of Chenghua (1478), Yongding County was established, with Changting County, Shanghang County, Wuping County, Liancheng County, Yongding County, Ninghua County, Qingliu County, and Guihua County collectively known as the "Ting Eight Counties". In the first year of Longqing (1567), Ningyang County was established by separating Longyan, Yong'an, and Datian counties.
In the twelfth year of the Yongzheng reign of the Qing Dynasty (1734), Longyan County was upgraded to a Zhili Prefecture, with jurisdiction over Zhangping and Ningyang counties. At the end of the Qing Dynasty, Tingzhou Prefecture and Longyan Prefecture belonged to the Tingzhang Longdao.
Longyan During the period of the Republic of China
In the second year of the Republic of China (1913), the state and prefecture were abolished, and Longyan was restored as a county under the jurisdiction of Xilu Road. In 1926, the road system was abolished and each county was directly under the jurisdiction of a province. In July 1934, it was divided into the Seventh Administrative Inspectorate (stationed in Longyan, governing 7 counties including Longyan, Yongding, Shanghang, Wuping, Zhangping, Ningyang, and Hua'an) and the Eighth Administrative Inspectorate (stationed in Changting, governing 6 counties including Changting, Liancheng, Ninghua, Qingliu, Mingxi, and Yong'an). In October 1935, it was divided into the Sixth Administrative Inspectorate (overseeing 7 counties including Longyan, Zhangping, Datian, Yongding, Shanghang, Hua'an, and Ningyang, as well as the Fengshi Special Zone) and the Seventh Administrative Inspectorate (overseeing 8 counties including Changting, Liancheng, Ninghua, Mingxi, Qingliu, Wuping, Jianning, and Taining). In 1947, seven counties including Longyan, Changting, Yongding, Shanghang, Wuping, Zhangping, and Liancheng were designated as the seventh administrative inspection area, stationed in Longyan.
Longyan The People's Republic of China
In the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Fujian Province established 8 special zones, with each county in western Fujian belonging to the eighth special zone. In April 1950, the Eighth Special Zone was renamed Longyan Special Zone.
In March 1956, it was incorporated into Yong'an, Ninghua, Qingliu, and Ningyang counties, and Ningyang County was abolished in July.
In 1963, Yong'an, Ninghua, and Qingliu counties were transferred to the Sanming Special Zone.
In 1970, Longyan Special Zone was renamed Longyan Region.
In 1981, Longyan County was abolished and a county-level Longyan City was established.
In 1990, Zhangping County was abolished and a county-level Zhangping City was established.
In March 1997, Longyan City at the county level was abolished and replaced by Silla District. On May 1st, the Longyan area was abolished and a prefecture level Longyan city was established, with the municipal government located in Silla District.
In February 2015, Yongding County was abolished and Yongding District was established.
Longyan famous scenery
Longyan Pre Qin period
Longyan City was formerly part of the Minyue region.
During the Zhou Dynasty, it belonged to the "Seven Min" region.
Longyan Qin and Han Dynasties to Southern and Northern Dynasties
During the Qin Dynasty, it belonged to Minzhong Commandery. In the third year of Taikang in the Western Jin Dynasty (282 AD), Silla County was established (with its county seat located southeast of present-day Changting County), under the jurisdiction of Jin'an Commandery. In the fourth year of Taishi in the Southern Song Dynasty (468 AD), Jin'an Commandery was renamed Jinping Commandery, and Xinluo County was abolished. The original Xinluo County belonged to Jinping Commandery. During the reign of Tianjian in the Liang Dynasty (502-519 AD), the Jinping Commandery was separated to establish Nan'an Commandery, and the Longyan area belonged to Nan'an Commandery. In the sixth year of Datong (540 AD), Longxi County was established in Nan'an Commandery, and Minxi was under its jurisdiction.
Longyan From Sui and Tang Dynasties to Song and Yuan Dynasties
In the 24th year of Tang Kaiyuan (736 AD), Zaluo County (some say Xinluo County, with its capital in present-day Longyan City) was established. In the same year, Tingzhou was established, with jurisdiction over Changting, Huanglian, and Zaluo counties. In the first year of Tianbao (742 AD), Tingzhou was renamed Linting Commandery, Zaluo County was renamed Longyan County, Huanglian County was renamed Ninghua County, and in the first year of Qianyuan (758 AD), Linting Commandery was renamed Tingzhou. In the twelfth year of the Dali era (777 AD), Longyan County was transferred to Zhangzhou. The original Jianzhou belonged to Shaxian and was transferred to Tingzhou.
In the sixth year of Baoda in the Southern Tang Dynasty of the Five Dynasties (948 AD), Sha County was transferred to Jianzhou. Tingzhou governs Changting and Ninghua counties. Zhangzhou governs three counties: Longyan, Longxi, and Zhangpu.
In the fifth year of Chunhua in the Northern Song Dynasty (994 AD), Shanghang and Wuping were upgraded to counties, belonging to Tingzhou. In the third year of Shaoxing in the Southern Song Dynasty (1133), Liancheng County was established. Shiting Prefecture governs six counties: Changting, Ninghua, Shanghang, Wuping, Qingliu, and Liancheng.
In the fifteenth year of the Yuan Dynasty (1278), it was promoted to Tingzhou Road. In the sixth year of Zhizheng (1346), Liancheng was renamed Liancheng.
Longyan During the Ming and Qing dynasties
In the first year of Ming Hongwu (1368), it was renamed Tingzhou Prefecture. In the sixth year of Chenghua (1470), Guihua County was established. In the seventh year of Chenghua (1471), Zhangping County was established. In the 14th year of Chenghua (1478), Yongding County was established, with Changting County, Shanghang County, Wuping County, Liancheng County, Yongding County, Ninghua County, Qingliu County, and Guihua County collectively known as the "Ting Eight Counties". In the first year of Longqing (1567), Ningyang County was established by separating Longyan, Yong'an, and Datian counties.
In the twelfth year of the Yongzheng reign of the Qing Dynasty (1734), Longyan County was upgraded to a Zhili Prefecture, with jurisdiction over Zhangping and Ningyang counties. At the end of the Qing Dynasty, Tingzhou Prefecture and Longyan Prefecture belonged to the Tingzhang Longdao.
Longyan During the period of the Republic of China
In the second year of the Republic of China (1913), the state and prefecture were abolished, and Longyan was restored as a county under the jurisdiction of Xilu Road. In 1926, the road system was abolished and each county was directly under the jurisdiction of a province. In July 1934, it was divided into the Seventh Administrative Inspectorate (stationed in Longyan, governing 7 counties including Longyan, Yongding, Shanghang, Wuping, Zhangping, Ningyang, and Hua'an) and the Eighth Administrative Inspectorate (stationed in Changting, governing 6 counties including Changting, Liancheng, Ninghua, Qingliu, Mingxi, and Yong'an). In October 1935, it was divided into the Sixth Administrative Inspectorate (overseeing 7 counties including Longyan, Zhangping, Datian, Yongding, Shanghang, Hua'an, and Ningyang, as well as the Fengshi Special Zone) and the Seventh Administrative Inspectorate (overseeing 8 counties including Changting, Liancheng, Ninghua, Mingxi, Qingliu, Wuping, Jianning, and Taining). In 1947, seven counties including Longyan, Changting, Yongding, Shanghang, Wuping, Zhangping, and Liancheng were designated as the seventh administrative inspection area, stationed in Longyan.
Longyan The People's Republic of China
In the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Fujian Province established 8 special zones, with each county in western Fujian belonging to the eighth special zone. In April 1950, the Eighth Special Zone was renamed Longyan Special Zone.
In March 1956, it was incorporated into Yong'an, Ninghua, Qingliu, and Ningyang counties, and Ningyang County was abolished in July.
In 1963, Yong'an, Ninghua, and Qingliu counties were transferred to the Sanming Special Zone.
In 1970, Longyan Special Zone was renamed Longyan Region.
In 1981, Longyan County was abolished and a county-level Longyan City was established.
In 1990, Zhangping County was abolished and a county-level Zhangping City was established.
In March 1997, Longyan City at the county level was abolished and replaced by Silla District. On May 1st, the Longyan area was abolished and a prefecture level Longyan city was established, with the municipal government located in Silla District.
In February 2015, Yongding County was abolished and Yongding District was established.
Longyan Famous figures
Longyan Pre Qin period
Longyan City was formerly part of the Minyue region.
During the Zhou Dynasty, it belonged to the "Seven Min" region.
Longyan Qin and Han Dynasties to Southern and Northern Dynasties
During the Qin Dynasty, it belonged to Minzhong Commandery. In the third year of Taikang in the Western Jin Dynasty (282 AD), Silla County was established (with its county seat located southeast of present-day Changting County), under the jurisdiction of Jin'an Commandery. In the fourth year of Taishi in the Southern Song Dynasty (468 AD), Jin'an Commandery was renamed Jinping Commandery, and Xinluo County was abolished. The original Xinluo County belonged to Jinping Commandery. During the reign of Tianjian in the Liang Dynasty (502-519 AD), the Jinping Commandery was separated to establish Nan'an Commandery, and the Longyan area belonged to Nan'an Commandery. In the sixth year of Datong (540 AD), Longxi County was established in Nan'an Commandery, and Minxi was under its jurisdiction.
Longyan From Sui and Tang Dynasties to Song and Yuan Dynasties
In the 24th year of Tang Kaiyuan (736 AD), Zaluo County (some say Xinluo County, with its capital in present-day Longyan City) was established. In the same year, Tingzhou was established, with jurisdiction over Changting, Huanglian, and Zaluo counties. In the first year of Tianbao (742 AD), Tingzhou was renamed Linting Commandery, Zaluo County was renamed Longyan County, Huanglian County was renamed Ninghua County, and in the first year of Qianyuan (758 AD), Linting Commandery was renamed Tingzhou. In the twelfth year of the Dali era (777 AD), Longyan County was transferred to Zhangzhou. The original Jianzhou belonged to Shaxian and was transferred to Tingzhou.
In the sixth year of Baoda in the Southern Tang Dynasty of the Five Dynasties (948 AD), Sha County was transferred to Jianzhou. Tingzhou governs Changting and Ninghua counties. Zhangzhou governs three counties: Longyan, Longxi, and Zhangpu.
In the fifth year of Chunhua in the Northern Song Dynasty (994 AD), Shanghang and Wuping were upgraded to counties, belonging to Tingzhou. In the third year of Shaoxing in the Southern Song Dynasty (1133), Liancheng County was established. Shiting Prefecture governs six counties: Changting, Ninghua, Shanghang, Wuping, Qingliu, and Liancheng.
In the fifteenth year of the Yuan Dynasty (1278), it was promoted to Tingzhou Road. In the sixth year of Zhizheng (1346), Liancheng was renamed Liancheng.
Longyan During the Ming and Qing dynasties
In the first year of Ming Hongwu (1368), it was renamed Tingzhou Prefecture. In the sixth year of Chenghua (1470), Guihua County was established. In the seventh year of Chenghua (1471), Zhangping County was established. In the 14th year of Chenghua (1478), Yongding County was established, with Changting County, Shanghang County, Wuping County, Liancheng County, Yongding County, Ninghua County, Qingliu County, and Guihua County collectively known as the "Ting Eight Counties". In the first year of Longqing (1567), Ningyang County was established by separating Longyan, Yong'an, and Datian counties.
In the twelfth year of the Yongzheng reign of the Qing Dynasty (1734), Longyan County was upgraded to a Zhili Prefecture, with jurisdiction over Zhangping and Ningyang counties. At the end of the Qing Dynasty, Tingzhou Prefecture and Longyan Prefecture belonged to the Tingzhang Longdao.
Longyan During the period of the Republic of China
In the second year of the Republic of China (1913), the state and prefecture were abolished, and Longyan was restored as a county under the jurisdiction of Xilu Road. In 1926, the road system was abolished and each county was directly under the jurisdiction of a province. In July 1934, it was divided into the Seventh Administrative Inspectorate (stationed in Longyan, governing 7 counties including Longyan, Yongding, Shanghang, Wuping, Zhangping, Ningyang, and Hua'an) and the Eighth Administrative Inspectorate (stationed in Changting, governing 6 counties including Changting, Liancheng, Ninghua, Qingliu, Mingxi, and Yong'an). In October 1935, it was divided into the Sixth Administrative Inspectorate (overseeing 7 counties including Longyan, Zhangping, Datian, Yongding, Shanghang, Hua'an, and Ningyang, as well as the Fengshi Special Zone) and the Seventh Administrative Inspectorate (overseeing 8 counties including Changting, Liancheng, Ninghua, Mingxi, Qingliu, Wuping, Jianning, and Taining). In 1947, seven counties including Longyan, Changting, Yongding, Shanghang, Wuping, Zhangping, and Liancheng were designated as the seventh administrative inspection area, stationed in Longyan.
Longyan The People's Republic of China
In the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Fujian Province established 8 special zones, with each county in western Fujian belonging to the eighth special zone. In April 1950, the Eighth Special Zone was renamed Longyan Special Zone.
In March 1956, it was incorporated into Yong'an, Ninghua, Qingliu, and Ningyang counties, and Ningyang County was abolished in July.
In 1963, Yong'an, Ninghua, and Qingliu counties were transferred to the Sanming Special Zone.
In 1970, Longyan Special Zone was renamed Longyan Region.
In 1981, Longyan County was abolished and a county-level Longyan City was established.
In 1990, Zhangping County was abolished and a county-level Zhangping City was established.
In March 1997, Longyan City at the county level was abolished and replaced by Silla District. On May 1st, the Longyan area was abolished and a prefecture level Longyan city was established, with the municipal government located in Silla District.
In February 2015, Yongding County was abolished and Yongding District was established.
Longyan Exchange with Taiwan
Longyan Pre Qin period
Longyan City was formerly part of the Minyue region.
During the Zhou Dynasty, it belonged to the "Seven Min" region.
Longyan Qin and Han Dynasties to Southern and Northern Dynasties
During the Qin Dynasty, it belonged to Minzhong Commandery. In the third year of Taikang in the Western Jin Dynasty (282 AD), Silla County was established (with its county seat located southeast of present-day Changting County), under the jurisdiction of Jin'an Commandery. In the fourth year of Taishi in the Southern Song Dynasty (468 AD), Jin'an Commandery was renamed Jinping Commandery, and Xinluo County was abolished. The original Xinluo County belonged to Jinping Commandery. During the reign of Tianjian in the Liang Dynasty (502-519 AD), the Jinping Commandery was separated to establish Nan'an Commandery, and the Longyan area belonged to Nan'an Commandery. In the sixth year of Datong (540 AD), Longxi County was established in Nan'an Commandery, and Minxi was under its jurisdiction.
Longyan From Sui and Tang Dynasties to Song and Yuan Dynasties
In the 24th year of Tang Kaiyuan (736 AD), Zaluo County (some say Xinluo County, with its capital in present-day Longyan City) was established. In the same year, Tingzhou was established, with jurisdiction over Changting, Huanglian, and Zaluo counties. In the first year of Tianbao (742 AD), Tingzhou was renamed Linting Commandery, Zaluo County was renamed Longyan County, Huanglian County was renamed Ninghua County, and in the first year of Qianyuan (758 AD), Linting Commandery was renamed Tingzhou. In the twelfth year of the Dali era (777 AD), Longyan County was transferred to Zhangzhou. The original Jianzhou belonged to Shaxian and was transferred to Tingzhou.
In the sixth year of Baoda in the Southern Tang Dynasty of the Five Dynasties (948 AD), Sha County was transferred to Jianzhou. Tingzhou governs Changting and Ninghua counties. Zhangzhou governs three counties: Longyan, Longxi, and Zhangpu.
In the fifth year of Chunhua in the Northern Song Dynasty (994 AD), Shanghang and Wuping were upgraded to counties, belonging to Tingzhou. In the third year of Shaoxing in the Southern Song Dynasty (1133), Liancheng County was established. Shiting Prefecture governs six counties: Changting, Ninghua, Shanghang, Wuping, Qingliu, and Liancheng.
In the fifteenth year of the Yuan Dynasty (1278), it was promoted to Tingzhou Road. In the sixth year of Zhizheng (1346), Liancheng was renamed Liancheng.
Longyan During the Ming and Qing dynasties
In the first year of Ming Hongwu (1368), it was renamed Tingzhou Prefecture. In the sixth year of Chenghua (1470), Guihua County was established. In the seventh year of Chenghua (1471), Zhangping County was established. In the 14th year of Chenghua (1478), Yongding County was established, with Changting County, Shanghang County, Wuping County, Liancheng County, Yongding County, Ninghua County, Qingliu County, and Guihua County collectively known as the "Ting Eight Counties". In the first year of Longqing (1567), Ningyang County was established by separating Longyan, Yong'an, and Datian counties.
In the twelfth year of the Yongzheng reign of the Qing Dynasty (1734), Longyan County was upgraded to a Zhili Prefecture, with jurisdiction over Zhangping and Ningyang counties. At the end of the Qing Dynasty, Tingzhou Prefecture and Longyan Prefecture belonged to the Tingzhang Longdao.
Longyan During the period of the Republic of China
In the second year of the Republic of China (1913), the state and prefecture were abolished, and Longyan was restored as a county under the jurisdiction of Xilu Road. In 1926, the road system was abolished and each county was directly under the jurisdiction of a province. In July 1934, it was divided into the Seventh Administrative Inspectorate (stationed in Longyan, governing 7 counties including Longyan, Yongding, Shanghang, Wuping, Zhangping, Ningyang, and Hua'an) and the Eighth Administrative Inspectorate (stationed in Changting, governing 6 counties including Changting, Liancheng, Ninghua, Qingliu, Mingxi, and Yong'an). In October 1935, it was divided into the Sixth Administrative Inspectorate (overseeing 7 counties including Longyan, Zhangping, Datian, Yongding, Shanghang, Hua'an, and Ningyang, as well as the Fengshi Special Zone) and the Seventh Administrative Inspectorate (overseeing 8 counties including Changting, Liancheng, Ninghua, Mingxi, Qingliu, Wuping, Jianning, and Taining). In 1947, seven counties including Longyan, Changting, Yongding, Shanghang, Wuping, Zhangping, and Liancheng were designated as the seventh administrative inspection area, stationed in Longyan.
Longyan The People's Republic of China
In the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Fujian Province established 8 special zones, with each county in western Fujian belonging to the eighth special zone. In April 1950, the Eighth Special Zone was renamed Longyan Special Zone.
In March 1956, it was incorporated into Yong'an, Ninghua, Qingliu, and Ningyang counties, and Ningyang County was abolished in July.
In 1963, Yong'an, Ninghua, and Qingliu counties were transferred to the Sanming Special Zone.
In 1970, Longyan Special Zone was renamed Longyan Region.
In 1981, Longyan County was abolished and a county-level Longyan City was established.
In 1990, Zhangping County was abolished and a county-level Zhangping City was established.
In March 1997, Longyan City at the county level was abolished and replaced by Silla District. On May 1st, the Longyan area was abolished and a prefecture level Longyan city was established, with the municipal government located in Silla District.
In February 2015, Yongding County was abolished and Yongding District was established.
Longyan Friendly cities
Longyan Pre Qin period
Longyan City was formerly part of the Minyue region.
During the Zhou Dynasty, it belonged to the "Seven Min" region.
Longyan Qin and Han Dynasties to Southern and Northern Dynasties
During the Qin Dynasty, it belonged to Minzhong Commandery. In the third year of Taikang in the Western Jin Dynasty (282 AD), Silla County was established (with its county seat located southeast of present-day Changting County), under the jurisdiction of Jin'an Commandery. In the fourth year of Taishi in the Southern Song Dynasty (468 AD), Jin'an Commandery was renamed Jinping Commandery, and Xinluo County was abolished. The original Xinluo County belonged to Jinping Commandery. During the reign of Tianjian in the Liang Dynasty (502-519 AD), the Jinping Commandery was separated to establish Nan'an Commandery, and the Longyan area belonged to Nan'an Commandery. In the sixth year of Datong (540 AD), Longxi County was established in Nan'an Commandery, and Minxi was under its jurisdiction.
Longyan From Sui and Tang Dynasties to Song and Yuan Dynasties
In the 24th year of Tang Kaiyuan (736 AD), Zaluo County (some say Xinluo County, with its capital in present-day Longyan City) was established. In the same year, Tingzhou was established, with jurisdiction over Changting, Huanglian, and Zaluo counties. In the first year of Tianbao (742 AD), Tingzhou was renamed Linting Commandery, Zaluo County was renamed Longyan County, Huanglian County was renamed Ninghua County, and in the first year of Qianyuan (758 AD), Linting Commandery was renamed Tingzhou. In the twelfth year of the Dali era (777 AD), Longyan County was transferred to Zhangzhou. The original Jianzhou belonged to Shaxian and was transferred to Tingzhou.
In the sixth year of Baoda in the Southern Tang Dynasty of the Five Dynasties (948 AD), Sha County was transferred to Jianzhou. Tingzhou governs Changting and Ninghua counties. Zhangzhou governs three counties: Longyan, Longxi, and Zhangpu.
In the fifth year of Chunhua in the Northern Song Dynasty (994 AD), Shanghang and Wuping were upgraded to counties, belonging to Tingzhou. In the third year of Shaoxing in the Southern Song Dynasty (1133), Liancheng County was established. Shiting Prefecture governs six counties: Changting, Ninghua, Shanghang, Wuping, Qingliu, and Liancheng.
In the fifteenth year of the Yuan Dynasty (1278), it was promoted to Tingzhou Road. In the sixth year of Zhizheng (1346), Liancheng was renamed Liancheng.
Longyan During the Ming and Qing dynasties
In the first year of Ming Hongwu (1368), it was renamed Tingzhou Prefecture. In the sixth year of Chenghua (1470), Guihua County was established. In the seventh year of Chenghua (1471), Zhangping County was established. In the 14th year of Chenghua (1478), Yongding County was established, with Changting County, Shanghang County, Wuping County, Liancheng County, Yongding County, Ninghua County, Qingliu County, and Guihua County collectively known as the "Ting Eight Counties". In the first year of Longqing (1567), Ningyang County was established by separating Longyan, Yong'an, and Datian counties.
In the twelfth year of the Yongzheng reign of the Qing Dynasty (1734), Longyan County was upgraded to a Zhili Prefecture, with jurisdiction over Zhangping and Ningyang counties. At the end of the Qing Dynasty, Tingzhou Prefecture and Longyan Prefecture belonged to the Tingzhang Longdao.
Longyan During the period of the Republic of China
In the second year of the Republic of China (1913), the state and prefecture were abolished, and Longyan was restored as a county under the jurisdiction of Xilu Road. In 1926, the road system was abolished and each county was directly under the jurisdiction of a province. In July 1934, it was divided into the Seventh Administrative Inspectorate (stationed in Longyan, governing 7 counties including Longyan, Yongding, Shanghang, Wuping, Zhangping, Ningyang, and Hua'an) and the Eighth Administrative Inspectorate (stationed in Changting, governing 6 counties including Changting, Liancheng, Ninghua, Qingliu, Mingxi, and Yong'an). In October 1935, it was divided into the Sixth Administrative Inspectorate (overseeing 7 counties including Longyan, Zhangping, Datian, Yongding, Shanghang, Hua'an, and Ningyang, as well as the Fengshi Special Zone) and the Seventh Administrative Inspectorate (overseeing 8 counties including Changting, Liancheng, Ninghua, Mingxi, Qingliu, Wuping, Jianning, and Taining). In 1947, seven counties including Longyan, Changting, Yongding, Shanghang, Wuping, Zhangping, and Liancheng were designated as the seventh administrative inspection area, stationed in Longyan.
Longyan The People's Republic of China
In the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Fujian Province established 8 special zones, with each county in western Fujian belonging to the eighth special zone. In April 1950, the Eighth Special Zone was renamed Longyan Special Zone.
In March 1956, it was incorporated into Yong'an, Ninghua, Qingliu, and Ningyang counties, and Ningyang County was abolished in July.
In 1963, Yong'an, Ninghua, and Qingliu counties were transferred to the Sanming Special Zone.
In 1970, Longyan Special Zone was renamed Longyan Region.
In 1981, Longyan County was abolished and a county-level Longyan City was established.
In 1990, Zhangping County was abolished and a county-level Zhangping City was established.
In March 1997, Longyan City at the county level was abolished and replaced by Silla District. On May 1st, the Longyan area was abolished and a prefecture level Longyan city was established, with the municipal government located in Silla District.
In February 2015, Yongding County was abolished and Yongding District was established.
Longyan Honorary Title
Longyan Pre Qin period
Longyan City was formerly part of the Minyue region.
During the Zhou Dynasty, it belonged to the "Seven Min" region.
Longyan Qin and Han Dynasties to Southern and Northern Dynasties
During the Qin Dynasty, it belonged to Minzhong Commandery. In the third year of Taikang in the Western Jin Dynasty (282 AD), Silla County was established (with its county seat located southeast of present-day Changting County), under the jurisdiction of Jin'an Commandery. In the fourth year of Taishi in the Southern Song Dynasty (468 AD), Jin'an Commandery was renamed Jinping Commandery, and Xinluo County was abolished. The original Xinluo County belonged to Jinping Commandery. During the reign of Tianjian in the Liang Dynasty (502-519 AD), the Jinping Commandery was separated to establish Nan'an Commandery, and the Longyan area belonged to Nan'an Commandery. In the sixth year of Datong (540 AD), Longxi County was established in Nan'an Commandery, and Minxi was under its jurisdiction.
Longyan From Sui and Tang Dynasties to Song and Yuan Dynasties
In the 24th year of Tang Kaiyuan (736 AD), Zaluo County (some say Xinluo County, with its capital in present-day Longyan City) was established. In the same year, Tingzhou was established, with jurisdiction over Changting, Huanglian, and Zaluo counties. In the first year of Tianbao (742 AD), Tingzhou was renamed Linting Commandery, Zaluo County was renamed Longyan County, Huanglian County was renamed Ninghua County, and in the first year of Qianyuan (758 AD), Linting Commandery was renamed Tingzhou. In the twelfth year of the Dali era (777 AD), Longyan County was transferred to Zhangzhou. The original Jianzhou belonged to Shaxian and was transferred to Tingzhou.
In the sixth year of Baoda in the Southern Tang Dynasty of the Five Dynasties (948 AD), Sha County was transferred to Jianzhou. Tingzhou governs Changting and Ninghua counties. Zhangzhou governs three counties: Longyan, Longxi, and Zhangpu.
In the fifth year of Chunhua in the Northern Song Dynasty (994 AD), Shanghang and Wuping were upgraded to counties, belonging to Tingzhou. In the third year of Shaoxing in the Southern Song Dynasty (1133), Liancheng County was established. Shiting Prefecture governs six counties: Changting, Ninghua, Shanghang, Wuping, Qingliu, and Liancheng.
In the fifteenth year of the Yuan Dynasty (1278), it was promoted to Tingzhou Road. In the sixth year of Zhizheng (1346), Liancheng was renamed Liancheng.
Longyan During the Ming and Qing dynasties
In the first year of Ming Hongwu (1368), it was renamed Tingzhou Prefecture. In the sixth year of Chenghua (1470), Guihua County was established. In the seventh year of Chenghua (1471), Zhangping County was established. In the 14th year of Chenghua (1478), Yongding County was established, with Changting County, Shanghang County, Wuping County, Liancheng County, Yongding County, Ninghua County, Qingliu County, and Guihua County collectively known as the "Ting Eight Counties". In the first year of Longqing (1567), Ningyang County was established by separating Longyan, Yong'an, and Datian counties.
In the twelfth year of the Yongzheng reign of the Qing Dynasty (1734), Longyan County was upgraded to a Zhili Prefecture, with jurisdiction over Zhangping and Ningyang counties. At the end of the Qing Dynasty, Tingzhou Prefecture and Longyan Prefecture belonged to the Tingzhang Longdao.
Longyan During the period of the Republic of China
In the second year of the Republic of China (1913), the state and prefecture were abolished, and Longyan was restored as a county under the jurisdiction of Xilu Road. In 1926, the road system was abolished and each county was directly under the jurisdiction of a province. In July 1934, it was divided into the Seventh Administrative Inspectorate (stationed in Longyan, governing 7 counties including Longyan, Yongding, Shanghang, Wuping, Zhangping, Ningyang, and Hua'an) and the Eighth Administrative Inspectorate (stationed in Changting, governing 6 counties including Changting, Liancheng, Ninghua, Qingliu, Mingxi, and Yong'an). In October 1935, it was divided into the Sixth Administrative Inspectorate (overseeing 7 counties including Longyan, Zhangping, Datian, Yongding, Shanghang, Hua'an, and Ningyang, as well as the Fengshi Special Zone) and the Seventh Administrative Inspectorate (overseeing 8 counties including Changting, Liancheng, Ninghua, Mingxi, Qingliu, Wuping, Jianning, and Taining). In 1947, seven counties including Longyan, Changting, Yongding, Shanghang, Wuping, Zhangping, and Liancheng were designated as the seventh administrative inspection area, stationed in Longyan.
Longyan The People's Republic of China
In the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Fujian Province established 8 special zones, with each county in western Fujian belonging to the eighth special zone. In April 1950, the Eighth Special Zone was renamed Longyan Special Zone.
In March 1956, it was incorporated into Yong'an, Ninghua, Qingliu, and Ningyang counties, and Ningyang County was abolished in July.
In 1963, Yong'an, Ninghua, and Qingliu counties were transferred to the Sanming Special Zone.
In 1970, Longyan Special Zone was renamed Longyan Region.
In 1981, Longyan County was abolished and a county-level Longyan City was established.
In 1990, Zhangping County was abolished and a county-level Zhangping City was established.
In March 1997, Longyan City at the county level was abolished and replaced by Silla District. On May 1st, the Longyan area was abolished and a prefecture level Longyan city was established, with the municipal government located in Silla District.
In February 2015, Yongding County was abolished and Yongding District was established.
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