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'''Danyang''' ({{zh|s=丹阳 |t=丹陽 |p=Dānyáng}}) is a [[county-level city]] under the administration of [[Zhenjiang]], [[Jiangsu]] province, China. However, it is actually located about halfway between Zhenjiang and [[Changzhou]], and is easier to reach from Zhenjiang than Changzhou. During the [[Southern and Northern Dynasties#The Southern dynasties|Southern Dynasties]] it was the home town of the royal families of both the [[Southern Qi]] and [[Liang Dynasty|Liang]] Dynasties. As a result, many of the emperors and princes of these royal families were buried here in elaborate tombs. Nowadays it is better known for its production of optical lenses used in sunglasses and eyeglasses. In 2012 Danyang received a new railway station, the North Station (Bei Zhan), on the [[Beijing–Shanghai High-Speed Railway|Shanghai to Beijing high-speed railway line]], making it possible to travel between Danyang and Shanghai's Hongqiao Station in only one hour and 10 minutes. There is also a new train station for regular rail service located in the downtown city center. Danyang has a total area of 1,059&nbsp;km<sup>2</sup> and a population of roughly 890,000. Danyang locals speak a dialect of [[Wu Chinese]], and the city is on the linguistic borderline between Wu Chinese and [[Jianghuai Mandarin]].
'''Danyang''' ({{zh|s=丹阳 |t=丹陽 |p=Dānyáng}}) is a [[county-level city]] located on the southwest (right) bank of the [[Yangtze River]], and is under the administration of [[Zhenjiang]], [[Jiangsu]] province, China. It is noted for the production of optical lenses used in sunglasses and eyeglasses. Danyang has a total area of {{convert|1059|km2|abbr=on}} and a population of roughly 988,900 in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dānyáng Shì (County-level City, China) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location |url=https://www.citypopulation.de/en/china/jiangsu/admin/zh%C3%A8nji%C4%81ng_sh%C3%AC/321181__d%C4%81ny%C3%A1ng_sh%C3%AC/ |access-date=2024-11-20 |website=www.citypopulation.de}}</ref> Danyang locals speak a dialect of [[Wu Chinese]], and the city is on the linguistic borderline between Wu Chinese and [[Jianghuai Mandarin]].


==History==
==History==
During the period of the four [[Southern and Northern Dynasties#The Southern dynasties|Southern Dynasties]] (Nan Chao) from 420 to 589 A.D. when China’s national capital was in [[Jiankang]] (modern [[Nanjing]]), Danyang was the hometown of the emperors of the [[Southern Qi]] (479-502) and [[Liang Dynasty|Liang]] Dynasties (502-557), who were buried in the countryside outside the city. Today 11 of these Southern Dynasties imperial tombs can still be found to the east and northeast of the city. They are notable for their unique stone statues of mythical animals marking the sacred way (shen dao) leading to each imperial tomb. After 1,500 years it is amazing how many of these have survived.
During the period of the four [[Southern and Northern Dynasties#The Southern dynasties|Southern Dynasties]] (Nan Chao) from 420 to 589 A.D. when China's national capital was in [[Jiankang]] (modern [[Nanjing]]), Danyang was the hometown of the emperors of the [[Southern Qi]] (479-502) and [[Liang Dynasty|Liang]] Dynasties (502-557), who were buried in the countryside outside the city. Today 11 of these Southern Dynasties imperial tombs can still be found to the east and northeast of the city. They are notable for their unique stone statues of mythical animals marking the sacred way (shen dao) leading to each imperial tomb.

==Administrative divisions==
At present, Danyang City has 13 towns and 1 other.<ref>{{cite web
|url = http://www.xzqh.org/html/list/117.html
|title = 镇江市-行政区划网 www.xzqh.org
|publisher = XZQH
|language = zh
|access-date = 2012-05-24}}</ref>
;13 towns
{|
|valign="top"|
* [[Lingkou Town|Lingkou]] ({{lang|zh-Hans|陵口镇}})
* [[Erling, Jiangsu|Erling]] ({{lang|zh-Hans|珥陵镇}})
* [[Fangxian, Jiangsu|Fangxian]] ({{lang|zh-Hans|访仙镇}})
* [[Situ, Jiangsu|Situ]] ({{lang|zh-Hans|司徒镇}})
* [[Yanling, Jiangsu|Yanling]] ({{lang|zh-Hans|延陵镇}})
* [[Picheng]] ({{lang|zh-Hans|埤城镇}})
* [[Xinqiao, Jiangsu|Xinqiao]] ({{lang|zh-Hans|新桥镇}})
|valign="top"|
* [[Jiepai]] ({{lang|zh-Hans|界牌镇}})
* [[Houxiang]] ({{lang|zh-Hans|后巷镇}})
* [[Lücheng, Jiangsu|Lücheng]] ({{lang|zh-Hans|吕城镇}})
* [[Daoshu, Jiangsu|Daoshu]] ({{lang|zh-Hans|导墅镇}})
* [[Yunyang, Jiangsu|Yunyang]] ({{lang|zh-Hans|云阳镇}})
* [[Huangtang]] ({{lang|zh-Hans|皇塘镇}})
|}
;1 Other
* [[Danyang Economic and Technological Development Zone]] ({{lang|zh-Hans|丹阳经济技术开发区}})

==Climate==

{{Weather box|width=auto
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|single line=y
|collapsed = Y
|location = Danyang (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1981–2010)
|Jan high C = 7.3
|Feb high C = 9.8
|Mar high C = 14.6
|Apr high C = 20.9
|May high C = 26.2
|Jun high C = 29.1
|Jul high C = 32.2
|Aug high C = 31.7
|Sep high C = 27.8
|Oct high C = 22.7
|Nov high C = 16.6
|Dec high C = 10.0
|Jan mean C = 3.3
|Feb mean C = 5.4
|Mar mean C = 9.8
|Apr mean C = 15.6
|May mean C = 21.0
|Jun mean C = 24.8
|Jul mean C = 28.3
|Aug mean C = 27.8
|Sep mean C = 23.6
|Oct mean C = 18.1
|Nov mean C = 11.9
|Dec mean C = 5.6
|Jan low C = 0.4
|Feb low C = 2.1
|Mar low C = 5.9
|Apr low C = 11.1
|May low C = 16.7
|Jun low C = 21.3
|Jul low C = 25.1
|Aug low C = 24.8
|Sep low C = 20.4
|Oct low C = 14.5
|Nov low C = 8.3
|Dec low C = 2.3
|Jan record high C = 19.8 |Jan record low C = -9.2
|Feb record high C = 26.0 |Feb record low C = -9.8
|Mar record high C = 28.9 |Mar record low C = -4.7
|Apr record high C = 33.8 |Apr record low C = -0.2
|May record high C = 35.8 |May record low C = 6.9
|Jun record high C = 37.2 |Jun record low C = 11.3
|Jul record high C = 38.6 |Jul record low C = 18.6
|Aug record high C = 39.3 |Aug record low C = 17.5
|Sep record high C = 36.8 |Sep record low C = 8.8
|Oct record high C = 32.6 |Oct record low C = 2.3
|Nov record high C = 28.0 |Nov record low C = -3.3
|Dec record high C = 22.3 |Dec record low C = -12.6
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|year high F = |year low F =
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|Jan precipitation mm = 56.7
|Feb precipitation mm = 54.7
|Mar precipitation mm = 80.6
|Apr precipitation mm = 77.7
|May precipitation mm = 88.9
|Jun precipitation mm = 201.1
|Jul precipitation mm = 205.6
|Aug precipitation mm = 147.1
|Sep precipitation mm = 87.7
|Oct precipitation mm = 56.5
|Nov precipitation mm = 51.9
|Dec precipitation mm = 36.9
|Jan humidity = 73
|Feb humidity = 73
|Mar humidity = 72
|Apr humidity = 71
|May humidity = 72
|Jun humidity = 77
|Jul humidity = 80
|Aug humidity = 80
|Sep humidity = 77
|Oct humidity = 73
|Nov humidity = 74
|Dec humidity = 72
|unit precipitation days = 0.1 mm
|Jan precipitation days = 9.5
|Feb precipitation days = 9.2
|Mar precipitation days = 10.7
|Apr precipitation days = 9.7
|May precipitation days = 10.4
|Jun precipitation days = 11.3
|Jul precipitation days = 12.5
|Aug precipitation days = 11.8
|Sep precipitation days = 7.9
|Oct precipitation days = 7.6
|Nov precipitation days = 8.0
|Dec precipitation days = 7.4
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|Jan sun = 118.2
|Feb sun = 118.7
|Mar sun = 141.8
|Apr sun = 168.1
|May sun = 175.3
|Jun sun = 129.2
|Jul sun = 172.6
|Aug sun = 177.0
|Sep sun = 157.7
|Oct sun = 159.9
|Nov sun = 138.6
|Dec sun = 132.5
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| Feb percentsun = 38
| Mar percentsun = 38
| Apr percentsun = 43
| May percentsun = 41
| Jun percentsun = 30
| Jul percentsun = 40
| Aug percentsun = 43
| Sep percentsun = 43
| Oct percentsun = 46
| Nov percentsun = 44
| Dec percentsun = 43
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|Jan snow days = 3.3
|Feb snow days = 2.5
|Mar snow days = 0.9
|Apr snow days = 0
|May snow days = 0
|Jun snow days = 0
|Jul snow days = 0
|Aug snow days = 0
|Sep snow days = 0
|Oct snow days = 0
|Nov snow days = 0.3
|Dec snow days = 1.2
|year snow days =
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}}


==Economy==
==Economy==
As one of the key cities in the [[Yangtze River Delta]] open to foreign trade, Danyang has shown strong economic and standard-of-living growth since 2000. In 2007, the GDP and per capita GDP of Danyang reached 35.7 billion yuan ($4.7 billion USD) and 44,242 yuan ($6,061 USD) respectively. Danyang's economy was 16th in a 2010 ranking of China's top county-level cities.
As one of the key cities in the [[Yangtze River Delta]] open to foreign trade, Danyang has shown strong economic and standard-of-living growth since 2000. In 2007, the GDP and per capita GDP of Danyang reached 35.7 billion yuan (US$4.7 billion) and 44,242 yuan (US$6,061) respectively. Danyang's economy was 16th in a 2010 ranking of China's top county-level cities.


Businesses from 32 countries and regions have invested in Danyang with accumulated paid-in capital of $1 billion USD. As a developing city within the [[Shanghai]] economic sphere of influence, Danyang has attracted domestic and foreign businesses. The main industries in Danyang are prescription eyewear, tools and hardware, and automobile parts.
Businesses from 32 countries and regions have invested in Danyang with accumulated paid-in capital of US$1 billion. As a developing city within the [[Shanghai]] economic sphere of influence, Danyang has attracted domestic and foreign businesses. The main industries in Danyang are prescription eyewear, tools and hardware, and automobile parts.

===Spectacles City===
''The Spectacles City'', located in Danyang, is one of the largest eyeglass merchandise centers in China.<ref>{{cite web|title=China’s Spectacles Market |url=http://www.danyang.gov.cn/ggfw/cjsfw/wyddyly/ddyyydljzjqjd/2009/09/1910520552590.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20121129010850/http://www.danyang.gov.cn/ggfw/cjsfw/wyddyly/ddyyydljzjqjd/2009/09/1910520552590.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=29 November 2012 |website=HKTDC Research |access-date=27 April 2016 }}</ref> Built in 1986, the market center's construction occurred in three phases.<ref>{{cite web |title=Danyang Glasses Market |url=http://www.ejetgroup.com/china-market/danyang-glasses-market.html |website=EJet Trade Limited |access-date=27 April 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160424112742/http://www.ejetgroup.com/china-market/danyang-glasses-market.html |archive-date=24 April 2016 }}</ref> It subsequently merged with the Huayang Spectacles and Yunyang Spectacles markets. It covers an area of over 344,445 square feet (32,000 square meters).

==Education==
===Schools===
<!---♦♦♦ Only add a school to this list if they already have their own article on the English Wikipedia ♦♦♦--->
<!---♦♦♦ Please keep the list in alphabetical order ♦♦♦--->
*[[Jiangsu Danyang Senior High School]]


==Transport==
==Transport==
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===Railway stations===
===Railway stations===
There are three railway stations in Danyang:
There are three railway stations in Danyang:
* [[Danyang Railway Station]], actually two separate, adjacent, but unconnected stations. The old station is served by regular trains on the [[Huning Railway]]. The new station is served by [[China Railway High-speed|high-speed trains]] on the [[Shanghai–Nanjing Intercity High-Speed Railway|Huning Intercity High-Speed Railway]] (between Nanjing and Shanghai). This rail line is the beginning of the [[Danyang–Kunshan Grand Bridge]], as of now is [[List of longest bridges in the world|the longest bridge]] in the world.
* [[Danyang Railway Station]], actually two separate, adjacent, but unconnected stations. The old station is served by regular trains on the [[Huning Railway]]. The new station is served by [[China Railway High-speed|high-speed trains]] on the [[Shanghai–Nanjing Intercity High-Speed Railway|Huning Intercity High-Speed Railway]] (between Nanjing and Shanghai).
* [[Danyang North Railway Station]], north of the city, which is served by high-speed trains on the [[Beijing–Shanghai High-Speed Railway|Jinghu High-Speed Railway]] (between Shanghai and [[Beijing]]).
* [[Danyang North Railway Station]], north of the city, which is served by high-speed trains on the [[Beijing–Shanghai High-Speed Railway|Jinghu High-Speed Railway]] (between Shanghai and [[Beijing]]). Danyang North station is at the beginning of the [[Danyang–Kunshan Grand Bridge]], currently [[List of longest bridges in the world|the longest bridge]] in the world.


The high-speed trains (typically, listed in schedules as [[Passenger rail transport in China#Passenger Train Classes and Route Identifiers#Classes|G-series]] or D-series trains) take about one hour and a half<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.travelchinaguide.com/china-trains/display.asp?tp=1&to1=Shanghai&from1=Danyang |title=From Danyang to Shanghai |publisher=Travelchinaguide.com |date= |accessdate=2012-09-11}}</ref> to get to [[Shanghai]] and about 30 minutes to get to [[Nanjing]], the capital of Jiangsu Province, and the former national capital. Direct service to Beijing from Danyang North Station takes about 4 hours and 30 minutes.
The high-speed trains (typically, listed in schedules as [[Passenger rail transport in China#Passenger Train Classes and Route Identifiers#Classes|G-series]] or D-series trains) take about an hour and a half<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.travelchinaguide.com/china-trains/display.asp?tp=1&to1=Shanghai&from1=Danyang |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130205020749/http://www.travelchinaguide.com/china-trains/display.asp?tp=1&to1=Shanghai&from1=Danyang |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-02-05 |title=From Danyang to Shanghai |publisher=Travelchinaguide.com |access-date=2012-09-11 }}</ref> to get to [[Shanghai]] and about 30 minutes to get to [[Nanjing]], the provincial capital. Direct service to Beijing from Danyang North Station takes about 4 hours and 30 minutes.


== Local food ==
== Local food ==
Danyang is known for its [[barley gruel]] and [[huangjiu]] (yellow wine), which has traditional medicinal properties.
Danyang is known for its [[barley gruel]] and [[huangjiu]] (yellow wine), which has traditional medicinal properties.


==Notable people==
==Tourist attractions==
[[Kaitai Bridge]] is a historic stone arch bridge in the city.
* [[Emperor Gao of Southern Qi]] (427–482), Founding emperor of [[Southern Qi Dynasty]].
* [[Emperor Wu of Liang]] (502-557), Founding emperor of [[Southern Liang Dynasty]].


== References ==
== References ==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{commons category|Danyang}}
{{commons category|Danyang, Jiangsu|Danyang}}
*[http://www.danyang.gov.cn/ Government website of Danyang]
*[http://www.danyang.gov.cn/ Government website of Danyang] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201124114938/http://www.danyang.gov.cn/ |date=2020-11-24 }}
*[http://www.jiangsu.net/city/city.php?name=danyang Danyang City English guide] (Jiangsu.NET)
*[http://www.jiangsu.net/city/city.php?name=danyang Danyang City English guide] (Jiangsu.net)


{{Jiangsu topics}}
{{Jiangsu topics}}
{{County-level divisions of Jiangsu}}
{{County-level divisions of Jiangsu}}

{{Authority control}}


[[Category:Cities in Jiangsu]]
[[Category:Cities in Jiangsu]]

Latest revision as of 22:07, 20 November 2024

Danyang
丹阳市
Tanyang
County-level city
Danyang People's Square
Danyang People's Square
Danyang in Zhenjiang
Danyang in Zhenjiang
Danyang is located in Jiangsu
Danyang
Danyang
Location in Jiangsu
Coordinates: 32°00′00″N 119°35′10″E / 32.000°N 119.586°E / 32.000; 119.586[1]
CountryPeople's Republic of China
ProvinceJiangsu
Prefecture-level cityZhenjiang
Area
1,047 km2 (404 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 census)
988,900
 • Density940/km2 (2,400/sq mi)
 • Urban
792,584
 • Rural
196,316
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Postal code
212300

Danyang (simplified Chinese: 丹阳; traditional Chinese: 丹陽; pinyin: Dānyáng) is a county-level city located on the southwest (right) bank of the Yangtze River, and is under the administration of Zhenjiang, Jiangsu province, China. It is noted for the production of optical lenses used in sunglasses and eyeglasses. Danyang has a total area of 1,059 km2 (409 sq mi) and a population of roughly 988,900 in 2020.[2] Danyang locals speak a dialect of Wu Chinese, and the city is on the linguistic borderline between Wu Chinese and Jianghuai Mandarin.

History

[edit]

During the period of the four Southern Dynasties (Nan Chao) from 420 to 589 A.D. when China's national capital was in Jiankang (modern Nanjing), Danyang was the hometown of the emperors of the Southern Qi (479-502) and Liang Dynasties (502-557), who were buried in the countryside outside the city. Today 11 of these Southern Dynasties imperial tombs can still be found to the east and northeast of the city. They are notable for their unique stone statues of mythical animals marking the sacred way (shen dao) leading to each imperial tomb.

Administrative divisions

[edit]

At present, Danyang City has 13 towns and 1 other.[3]

13 towns
1 Other

Climate

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Climate data for Danyang (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1981–2010)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 19.8
(67.6) 		26.0
(78.8) 		28.9
(84.0) 		33.8
(92.8) 		35.8
(96.4) 		37.2
(99.0) 		38.6
(101.5) 		39.3
(102.7) 		36.8
(98.2) 		32.6
(90.7) 		28.0
(82.4) 		22.3
(72.1) 		39.3
(102.7)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 7.3
(45.1) 		9.8
(49.6) 		14.6
(58.3) 		20.9
(69.6) 		26.2
(79.2) 		29.1
(84.4) 		32.2
(90.0) 		31.7
(89.1) 		27.8
(82.0) 		22.7
(72.9) 		16.6
(61.9) 		10.0
(50.0) 		20.7
(69.3)
Daily mean °C (°F) 3.3
(37.9) 		5.4
(41.7) 		9.8
(49.6) 		15.6
(60.1) 		21.0
(69.8) 		24.8
(76.6) 		28.3
(82.9) 		27.8
(82.0) 		23.6
(74.5) 		18.1
(64.6) 		11.9
(53.4) 		5.6
(42.1) 		16.3
(61.3)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 0.4
(32.7) 		2.1
(35.8) 		5.9
(42.6) 		11.1
(52.0) 		16.7
(62.1) 		21.3
(70.3) 		25.1
(77.2) 		24.8
(76.6) 		20.4
(68.7) 		14.5
(58.1) 		8.3
(46.9) 		2.3
(36.1) 		12.7
(54.9)
Record low °C (°F) −9.2
(15.4) 		−9.8
(14.4) 		−4.7
(23.5) 		−0.2
(31.6) 		6.9
(44.4) 		11.3
(52.3) 		18.6
(65.5) 		17.5
(63.5) 		8.8
(47.8) 		2.3
(36.1) 		−3.3
(26.1) 		−12.6
(9.3) 		−12.6
(9.3)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 56.7
(2.23) 		54.7
(2.15) 		80.6
(3.17) 		77.7
(3.06) 		88.9
(3.50) 		201.1
(7.92) 		205.6
(8.09) 		147.1
(5.79) 		87.7
(3.45) 		56.5
(2.22) 		51.9
(2.04) 		36.9
(1.45) 		1,145.4
(45.07)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) 9.5 9.2 10.7 9.7 10.4 11.3 12.5 11.8 7.9 7.6 8.0 7.4 116
Average snowy days 3.3 2.5 0.9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.3 1.2 8.2
Average relative humidity (%) 73 73 72 71 72 77 80 80 77 73 74 72 75
Mean monthly sunshine hours 118.2 118.7 141.8 168.1 175.3 129.2 172.6 177.0 157.7 159.9 138.6 132.5 1,789.6
Percent possible sunshine 37 38 38 43 41 30 40 43 43 46 44 43 41
Source: China Meteorological Administration[4][5]

Economy

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As one of the key cities in the Yangtze River Delta open to foreign trade, Danyang has shown strong economic and standard-of-living growth since 2000. In 2007, the GDP and per capita GDP of Danyang reached 35.7 billion yuan (US$4.7 billion) and 44,242 yuan (US$6,061) respectively. Danyang's economy was 16th in a 2010 ranking of China's top county-level cities.

Businesses from 32 countries and regions have invested in Danyang with accumulated paid-in capital of US$1 billion. As a developing city within the Shanghai economic sphere of influence, Danyang has attracted domestic and foreign businesses. The main industries in Danyang are prescription eyewear, tools and hardware, and automobile parts.

Spectacles City

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The Spectacles City, located in Danyang, is one of the largest eyeglass merchandise centers in China.[6] Built in 1986, the market center's construction occurred in three phases.[7] It subsequently merged with the Huayang Spectacles and Yunyang Spectacles markets. It covers an area of over 344,445 square feet (32,000 square meters).

Education

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Schools

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Transport

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Railway stations

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There are three railway stations in Danyang:

The high-speed trains (typically, listed in schedules as G-series or D-series trains) take about an hour and a half[8] to get to Shanghai and about 30 minutes to get to Nanjing, the provincial capital. Direct service to Beijing from Danyang North Station takes about 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Local food

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Danyang is known for its barley gruel and huangjiu (yellow wine), which has traditional medicinal properties.

Tourist attractions

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Kaitai Bridge is a historic stone arch bridge in the city.

References

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  1. ^ "Danyang" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 2014-07-02.
  2. ^ "Dānyáng Shì (County-level City, China) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
  3. ^ "镇江市-行政区划网 www.xzqh.org" (in Chinese). XZQH. Retrieved 2012-05-24.
  4. ^ 中国气象数据网 – WeatherBk Data (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  5. ^ 中国气象数据网 (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
  6. ^ "China's Spectacles Market". HKTDC Research. Archived from the original on 29 November 2012. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
  7. ^ "Danyang Glasses Market". EJet Trade Limited. Archived from the original on 24 April 2016. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
  8. ^ "From Danyang to Shanghai". Travelchinaguide.com. Archived from the original on 2013-02-05. Retrieved 2012-09-11.
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