Xinyu

Xinyu (, formerly ), is a prefecture-level city in west-central Jiangxi province, People's Republic of China.

Geography
Xinyu has an area of 3,178 km². It has a four-season, monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate. It can be very hot and rainy in summer. The city is located 135 km southwest of Nanchang, the provincial capital - about two and half hours away by car via highway. The city's main industry is the XinYu steel plant, which dominates the area.

Administration
Xinyu has direct jurisdiction over 1 urban district, scenic district, 1 development zone, 1 county, 17 towns, 15 townships, 2 sub-districts, 446 villages, and 51 communities.

Urban District:
 * Yushui District (渝水区)

County:
 * Fenyi County (分宜县)

Scenic District:
 * Xiannühu (Fairy Lake) Scenic District (仙女湖风景名胜区)

Development Zone:
 * Gaoxin Technical & Economic Development Zone (高新技术经济开发区)

Tourism
Xinyu is known for the scenery and cultural sites of Xiannühu. The legend of Dong Yong and the Seventh Fairy  has been passed down until now. Their love story took place at today's Xiannühu (Fairy Lake).

Colleges and universities

 * Xinyu University (新余学院)

Friendship cities

 * 🇨🇦 Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada
 * 🇮🇳 Bangalore, Karnataka, India