yongqiao has convenient transportation. On the highway side, Hexu Expressway runs through the north and south, National Highway 26 and five provincial highways. Sixu Expressway (Siyong Expressway in China) was opened to traffic at the end of 212, forming a highway transportation network with provincial trunk highways as the skeleton and county and township highways as the radiation.
in terms of railways, the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway was opened to traffic in June 211, and the Suzhou-Huaihe railway was opened to traffic at the end of 213 in beijing-shanghai railway.
in terms of water transportation, the river reaches the sea from the new Bianhe River via Hongze Lake. In aviation, the airport can be connected with more than 2 big cities in China via Xuzhou Guanyin Airport.
by 28, the highway mileage in the whole region will reach 82 kilometers, and rural roads will extend in all directions; The total cargo transportation volume in the whole region was 19.99 million tons, 181 times higher than that in 1949, with an average annual growth rate of 9.2% and 11 times higher than that in 1978, with an average annual growth rate of 8.5%. The passenger transport volume was 1.7 million, which was 1 times higher than that in 1949, with an average annual growth rate of 4.2%, and 5 times higher than that in 1978, with an average annual growth rate of 6.1%. Posts and telecommunications have advanced by leaps and bounds. In 28, the total postal and telecommunications business in the whole region was 1.196 billion yuan, 731 times higher than that in 1949, with an average annual growth rate of 16.2%. It is 1271 times higher than that in 1978, with an average annual growth rate of 26.9%. There are 267, residential telephone users in the whole region, including 167, rural telephone users, 58,9 mobile telephone users, and 1% administrative villages have telephones. Yongqiao District has a profound historical and cultural background. At the end of Qin Dynasty, the first peasant uprising in China history (Chen Sheng Wu Guang Uprising) rose up here; The Nian Army Uprising in the late Qing Dynasty swept across Yongqiao. During the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression period, the New Fourth Army led by General Peng Xuefeng fought bloody battles with the Japanese invaders on this land. In the War of Liberation, the cannon of Huaihai Campaign ushered in the dawn of new China here. Because of this, history has endowed this land with many splendid scenic spots, which have influenced and attracted many famous scholars to visit. Min Ziqian, a disciple of Confucius, Ji Kang, one of the "Seven Sages of Bamboo Forest", Ge Ying and Zhu Jishi, generals in Chen Sheng and Wu Guang Uprising, Ma Xiuying, the founding queen of Ming Dynasty, and Kang Maocai, all came from Yongqiao District.
After the Tang and Song Dynasties, the style of writing in Yongqiao area was greatly improved, and celebrities came forth in large numbers. Wang Ji, Li Bai, Han Yu, Bai Juyi, Pi Rixiu, Su Shi, Fan Chengda, Hou Fangyu, Cao Yin, Yuan Mei and other well-read people have served as officials, traveled or lived here, leaving a profound cultural accumulation for a long history. "boundless grasses over the plain, come and go with every season, wildfire never quite consumes them, they are tall once more in the spring wind" is a well-known poem written by Bai Juyi when he lived in Donglin Cottage.
The calligraphy culture in Yongqiao District has a long history. Cai Xiang, one of the four great calligraphers of Su Huang Mi Cai in Song Dynasty, lived in Yongqiao for seven times and wrote a lot of Mo Bao's masterpieces. Su Dongpo, a great poet in the Song Dynasty, once left Mo Bao in the Fushu Pavilion. His calligraphy of "four sons on the verge of death" (Zhou Tingdong, Jia Shanjia, Ren Roujie and Niu Beizhan) became famous in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. After the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China, Li Xinrui, Yang Mengjiu, Harvey Yuan, Ni Zonglu, Yu Songling, Li Zhaolin and Chen Hengqi were the representatives of calligraphy at that time. After the Republic of China, Mei Xuefeng was a famous master of calligraphy and painting in China. Therefore, Yongqiao District was named "the hometown of calligraphy in China" by the state.
Yongqiao acrobatics has a long history. And it is famous for its exquisite animal training skills. As early as the late Ming and early Qing dynasties, there were folk acrobatic performances, which had a considerable scale by the end of Qing dynasty. Since the 192s, acrobatic celebrities have taken the lead in trying to domesticate animals in the form of acrobatic performances in the areas of Gaogou, Taogou and Liugou in Yongqiao District, and soon achieved results. By the end of 193s, performances such as standing and walking of bears, pulling vases by sheep, pulling carts by monkeys, drilling circles by tigers and counting by dogs had matured, and the real circus art in Yongqiao District was gradually formed. By the beginning of the 21st century, there were nearly 3 circuses in Yongqiao, with more than 1, employees and an annual income of more than 2 million yuan. There is also the "China Circus Art Festival". Yongqiao Circus has formed an industry, occupying half of the circus market in China. In September 27, China Acrobats Association awarded Yongqiao District the title of "Hometown of Circus in China", becoming the first and only county in China to receive this honor. In 28, Yongqiao Circus was listed in the national intangible cultural heritage list. Yongqiao Bridge has a long history, and it is the ancient cultural site of the ancient Yellow River Basin, with a history of more than 2, years. There are many scenic spots and cultural relics in the area. By the end of 29, * * * has seven provincial key cultural relics protection units, more than 3 county-level cultural protection units, a provincial scenic spot and a provincial nature reserve.
Among them, Wuliu Scenic Area has become a leading tourist product in Yongqiao District, famous for its "clear mountains, beautiful waters, strange caves, spring spirits and fragrant rice", forming a famous tourist area with two lakes (Longquan Lake and Huangdian Lake) and one sea (1, mu of forest in Dafang Temple) in northern Anhui.
The area is Ma Huanghou's hometown and Zhao Xiao's hometown, and there are cultural sites such as Zhu Di's garrison and strong horse place, Min Zi's tomb, Lin Fangbiao's flower-exploring mansion, Bai Juyi's Donglin Caotang, Liu Lingzui's wine place, Pearl Buck's former residence, Chen Sheng, Wu Guang's peasant uprising-related Taiwan site, Liu Bangjiao's platform, Jiunv's grave stone carving and so on.
there are many ancient temples in the area. There are Liugou Temple (Dalong Temple), Dafang Temple, Laohai Temple, Qinshan Temple and other cultural landscapes.
"Red Tourism" resources include Xuefeng Martyrs Cemetery, Zhihe Martyrs Cemetery, Ding Sheng Martyrs Cemetery and Chuzhuang Martyrs Cemetery. Gaotan radish Named after it was produced in Gaotan, Haogou Township, Yongqiao District, the northeast suburb of Suzhou, radish has been planted here for hundreds of years. During the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, Ming Shenzong Zhu Yijun tasted Gaotan radish, which was greatly appreciated and designated as a tribute to the DPRK. Gaotan radish was cylindrical and divided into red and green according to its flesh color. It was thin, crisp, sweet and juicy, and was known as "fruit radish". Gaotan radish is not only delicious, but also a good tonic in winter. It is rich in trace elements such as calcium, manganese, zinc, selenium and various vitamins. It can relieve cough and moisten the lungs when eaten raw, clear the heart and detoxify, and can also reduce blood fat, soften blood vessels, stabilize blood pressure and enhance physical fitness when eaten frequently. This is also the reason why Gaotan radish can stand out from 2 radish varieties in China.
jiagou fragrant rice. Produced in Hequan Irrigation District, Zhentou Temple, Jiagou Town Scenic Area, Yongqiao District, Suzhou City. Spring water is a natural mineral water with deep geological pollution, containing 17 minerals and trace elements such as calcium, strontium and zinc. Rice seeds are rare, and they are born according to water. During Jiaqing period of Qing Dynasty, it was listed as the imperial Gong Mi of the court, which has the functions of nourishing and beautifying the human body, warming the stomach and tonifying the kidney, improving eyesight and waking up the liver, and resisting aging. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, it was listed as "Anhui Famous Specialty" by the provincial government.
Huaibei Ma Chicken (Fuli Chicken). It is a local chicken, egg and meat dual-purpose type in the hilly area of northern Anhui. It is the raw material of Fuliji roast chicken, a famous specialty in Suzhou. In 2, Huaibei Maji was listed in the national list of livestock and poultry resources protection, and in 22, the National Committee for the Management of Poultry Genetic Resources identified it as an excellent local variety. From the mid-196s to the end of 197s, Huainan chicken was mixed with local Ma chicken, which caused the number of Ma chicken to decrease rapidly and the quality to deteriorate rapidly, and the population of Ma chicken was seriously threatened, which caused the plain type of Huaibei Ma chicken to be basically extinct. Mountain-type pheasant is in an endangered state.
four miles of garlic. Produced in Silizhong and surrounding villages, the garlic produced is not only big and white, but also better than garlic in other areas. The diameter is above 5cm, accounting for about 9%, and the largest diameter is 9cm. It has the reputation of the first garlic in northern Anhui. Not only has it become a hot commodity in the domestic market, but some of it is exported to Russia, Singapore, the Netherlands, Japan and other countries and regions every year, which is favored by foreign businessmen. In 1999, Mr. Jebert, a Dutch businessman, went to the village to buy garlic and praised the garlic in the village. Fuliji roast chicken It is named after its origin in Fuli Town. Chinese geographical indication products are also famous dishes in Chinese history, and they are called "four famous chickens in China" together with Dezhou braised chicken, Henan Daokou roast chicken and Jinzhou Goubangzi smoked chicken. Authentic Fuliji roast chicken is delicious in color, fragrant, white and tender, fat but not greasy, rotten and deboned, chewy and fragrant. Fuliji roast chicken was formed in the early 2th century, and its founder was considered to be Han Jingyu. Formerly known as Hanjia Braised Chicken, in 1951, the government officially named it Fuliji Roast Chicken, and gradually formed the largest local industry. In 1956, it was rated as a famous dish in China at the National Food Industry Conference and included in "China Famous Cookbook" published by China Economic Publishing House. On July 18th, 25, Fuliji roast chicken was declared as a national geographical indication product. In 28, Fuliji roast chicken became an intangible cultural heritage of Anhui province.
Wuliu Mushroom Chicken, a dish from Wuliu Scenic Area, Jiagou Town, Yongqiao District, is made from wild mushrooms produced on the mountain, local farm chickens and mountain spring water, and is very popular with tourists here. It has the characteristics of delicious chicken without firewood, crisp and tender meat, spicy and delicious.
Steamed pork with rice flour is a famous food with traditional flavor. It is said that in 1958, Liu Shaoqi, president, came to Suzhou to inspect the work. The documentary "March 8th River" is about President Liu's visit to March 8th Commune in Sucheng. At that time, the guest house of the county government, which was in charge of the reception task, produced "roast chicken, steamed pork with rice flour, mutton soup, sesame seed cake with horseshoes and Gong Mi dumplings", which was well received by the national leaders, and this dish has been very popular so far. It has the characteristics of fat but not greasy, soft and delicious, and endless aftertaste.
Steamed wild vegetables, a traditional food in this area, are salty and delicious. They are composed of Flos Puerariae Lobatae, Flos Sophorae Immaturus, Herba Sonchifolii, Folium Menthae, Radix Ulmi, and Herba Chrysanthemi.
Dadian spiced rabbit meat is a traditional food in the region, which has the characteristics of crisp texture, fresh and mellow taste, less gluten and easy digestion.
Handrail beef is said to have been created by Chen's royal chef, who was given to general Guo Ziyi by the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, and later moved to the railing by the descendants of Chen's royal chef along with those of Guo Ziyi. Later, it was popularized by Chen Dingjin in the early 2th century. The beef on the railing is made of yellow cattle from Huanghuai Plain, which is one to three years old. After slaughter, soaking, rubbing, washing, bleaching, marinating, airing and other processes, it is supplemented with thirty-six seasonings and precious Chinese medicines. Finally, through a special process, everyone can penetrate into the meat. Its scientific formula and elaborate production make the product bright red in color, mellow in taste, rotten but not greasy, and it is a nourishing good product with high protein, low fat and rich nutrition.
Gluten soup is a unique folk diet in this area, with pure taste and unique flavor. It consists of flour, peanuts, shredded eel, kelp, bean skin, eel soup, tomatoes, wild amaranth and eggs. According to the website of the district government, In 214, the establishment and on-the-job members of the Party Committee and government in Yongqiao District were: department members, party secretary of the District Committee, party secretary of the Standing Committee of the District People's Congress: Sun Yong
deputy secretary of the District Committee, district head: Liu Bofu, deputy secretary of the District Committee: Niu Huiqin
Standing Committee of the District Committee: Zhang Jianjun, Chen Diankui, Wu Xufeng, Wang Siyuan, Wang Zongjie, Gao Changyou, Wang Liya, Shao Hui, Gao Changyou. Secretary of the District Commission for Discipline Inspection
Jiang Yong: Deputy Secretary of the District Commission for Discipline Inspection and Director of the Supervision Bureau
Cha Xianlin: Deputy Secretary of the District Commission for Discipline Inspection
Standing Committee of the District Commission for Discipline Inspection: Liu Song, Zhao Degang, Lu Ming District and Liu Yan District Committee Organization Department Main leaders: Propaganda Minister of the Standing Committee of Wang Siyuan District Committee: Wang Liya
Vice Ministers: Liang Biao, Wang Zhaoxiang, Director of the Standing Committee of Cao Yongjie District People's Congress: Meng Min, Deputy Director: Fei Jianmin, Li Zaikuan, Mayor of Liu Zhengjun District Government: Liu Bofu, Standing Committee Member and Executive Deputy District Governor: Zhang Jianjun, Standing Committee Member and Deputy District Governor: Wu Xufeng, Standing Committee Member and Deputy District Governor: Jiang Yonghong, Standing Committee Member and Deputy District Governor: Yuan Guochun, Deputy District Governor: Zhao Yuan.