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County-level city in Shandong, People's Republic of China

Haiyang

海阳市

County-level city

Location in Yantai

Haiyang

Location in Shandong

Coordinates: 36°46′45″N 121°10′05″E﻿ / ﻿36.77917°N 121.16806°E﻿ / 36.77917; 121.16806
Country| People's Republic of China
Province| Shandong
Prefecture-level city| Yantai
Area

[1]

• Total

| 1,886 km2 (728 sq mi)
Population

(2017)[1]

• Total

| 658,000
• Density| 350/km2 (900/sq mi)
Time zone| UTC+8 (China Standard)
Postal code|

265100

Website| www.haiyang.gov.cn (in Chinese)

Haiyang (simplified Chinese: 海阳; traditional Chinese: 海陽; pinyin: Hǎiyáng), is a coastal city in the Shandong province in eastern China, located on the Yellow Sea (southern) coast of the Shandong Peninsula. Its name translates directly to "ocean" (海) and "sun" (阳) in Mandarin. It is a county-level city under the administration of the prefecture-level city of Yantai and was the host city for the 2012 Asian Beach Games.

It is also the site of the new Haiyang Nuclear Power Plant and in 2021, became China's first city to fully utilize nuclear energy for its district heating system.[2][3] Haiyang is the hometown of writer Sun Junqing (孙俊卿),[4] whose 1962 work about the hope for a better year of farming in 1963 after the Great Chinese Famine is part of the Putonghua Proficiency Test.[5]

## Geography

[edit]

### Administrative Divisions

[edit]

As of 2012, Haiyang administers four subdistricts and 9 towns:[6]

Name | Chinese (S) | Hanyu Pinyin

|
|

Subdistricts |  |
Dongcun | 东村街道 | Dōngcūn Jiēdào
Fangyuan | 方圆街道 | Fāngyuán Jiēdào
Fengcheng | 凤城街道 | Fèngchéng Jiēdào
Longshan | 龙山街道 | Lóngshān Jiēdào
Towns |  |
Lidian | 里店镇 | Lǐdiàn Zhèn
Xiaoji | 小纪镇 | Xiǎojǐ Zhèn
Xingcun | 行村镇 | Xíngcūn zhèn
Xin'an | 辛安镇 | Xīn'ān Zhèn
Liugezhuang | 留格庄镇 | Liúgézhuāng Zhèn
Panshi | 盘石镇 | Pánshí Zhèn
Zhuwu | 朱吴镇 | Zhūwú Zhèn
Facheng | 发城镇 | Fāchéng Zhèn
Guocheng | 郭城镇 | Guōchéng Zhèn

## Climate

[edit]

Climate data for Haiyang, elevation 41 m (135 ft), (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1981–present)

Month  | Jan  | Feb  | Mar  | Apr  | May  | Jun  | Jul  | Aug  | Sep  | Oct  | Nov  | Dec  | Year
Record high °C (°F)  | 13.0
(55.4)  | 19.7
(67.5)  | 23.0
(73.4)  | 31.5
(88.7)  | 33.3
(91.9)  | 37.4
(99.3)  | 37.9
(100.2)  | 35.6
(96.1)  | 36.6
(97.9)  | 29.9
(85.8)  | 23.4
(74.1)  | 17.5
(63.5)  | 37.9
(100.2)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F)  | 3.4
(38.1)  | 5.8
(42.4)  | 10.6
(51.1)  | 16.8
(62.2)  | 22.5
(72.5)  | 25.7
(78.3)  | 28.4
(83.1)  | 29.1
(84.4)  | 26.1
(79.0)  | 20.4
(68.7)  | 12.9
(55.2)  | 5.8
(42.4)  | 17.3
(63.1)
Daily mean °C (°F)  | −1.2
(29.8)  | 0.8
(33.4)  | 5.5
(41.9)  | 11.7
(53.1)  | 17.5
(63.5)  | 21.5
(70.7)  | 25.0
(77.0)  | 25.5
(77.9)  | 21.6
(70.9)  | 15.3
(59.5)  | 8.0
(46.4)  | 1.2
(34.2)  | 12.7
(54.9)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F)  | −4.6
(23.7)  | −2.8
(27.0)  | 1.6
(34.9)  | 7.6
(45.7)  | 13.5
(56.3)  | 18.3
(64.9)  | 22.4
(72.3)  | 22.5
(72.5)  | 17.7
(63.9)  | 11.1
(52.0)  | 4.2
(39.6)  | −2.1
(28.2)  | 9.1
(48.4)
Record low °C (°F)  | −13.7
(7.3)  | −13.2
(8.2)  | −9.2
(15.4)  | −3.1
(26.4)  | 4.1
(39.4)  | 10.6
(51.1)  | 16.1
(61.0)  | 14.6
(58.3)  | 8.0
(46.4)  | −0.5
(31.1)  | −7.9
(17.8)  | −12.5
(9.5)  | −13.7
(7.3)
Average precipitation mm (inches)  | 7.4
(0.29)  | 13.9
(0.55)  | 19.1
(0.75)  | 41.9
(1.65)  | 64.8
(2.55)  | 82.6
(3.25)  | 153.0
(6.02)  | 174.5
(6.87)  | 58.7
(2.31)  | 24.4
(0.96)  | 26.5
(1.04)  | 12.4
(0.49)  | 679.2
(26.73)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 2.9  | 2.9  | 4.1  | 5.6  | 7.9  | 8.4  | 12.0  | 11.1  | 6.8  | 4.4  | 4.1  | 3.5  | 73.7
Average snowy days  | 5.1  | 3.4  | 1.4  | 0.1  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 1.5  | 5.0  | 16.5
Average relative humidity (%)  | 61  | 60  | 59  | 61  | 67  | 77  | 84  | 81  | 70  | 65  | 64  | 63  | 68
Mean monthly sunshine hours | 188.5  | 181.2  | 227.1  | 232.0  | 251.8  | 209.6  | 174.8  | 204.6  | 220.1  | 219.6  | 184.0  | 182.5  | 2,475.8
Percentage possible sunshine | 61  | 59  | 61  | 59  | 57  | 48  | 39  | 49  | 60  | 64  | 61  | 61  | 57
Source: China Meteorological Administration[7][8] all-time extreme temperature[9]

## History

[edit]

### Historical affiliation

[edit]

Haiyang was first settled with Laiyi people, one of the peripheral Chinese ethnic minorities, some 2,300 years ago, and was annexed into China proper over centuries of dynasty rule and wars. Haiyang was, consecutively, under administration of Qi Kingdom in Warring period, Jiaodong Province in Qin dynasty, Laizhou Prefecture in Tang, Song, and Yuan dynasties, and Dengzhou Prefecture in Ming dynasty.[citation needed]

### Dasongwei Fortress

[edit]

In 1389, Dasongwei Fortress, one of the nine coastal fortresses of the time to guard against Japanese invasion and pirate attacks, was set up to govern (both administratively and militarily) the area known today as Haiyang. In 1734, Dasongwei Fortress was officially renamed as Haiyang, which name is still used today for the land covering the south coast of Shandong Peninsula, with an area of more than 3,000 kilometers. In 1947, the newly founded communist government cut off the eastern land of Haiyang to create another county of Rushan, and since then, Haiyang's 1,886 kilometer area forms a shape that resembles a flying phoenix towards the Pacific Ocean.[citation needed]

### European settlement

[edit]

From the late 19th century until World War I, Haiyang was a coastal town in Shandong Province, located near the European settlements of Qingdao and Weihaiwei. Qingdao was leased to Germany in 1898, while Weihaiwei was leased to Britain in the same year. Trade activities in the region continued through the establishment of communist control in 1949, which brought significant changes in local governance and economic practices.[10]

## Economy

[edit]

### Haiyang Port

[edit]

Haiyang Port is one of the pivotal ports along the south coastline of Shandong Peninsula with sea routes connecting to Korea, Japan and southern Chinese ports. In May 1860, the French Navy tried to land so they could take the fortress, but their invasion attempt failed. In August 1947, the government troops retreated from the port towards Qingdao after a defeat by the communists. In April 1963, the Taiwan-based Chinese nationalist troops tried to land to take back the city and all the troops were defeated and captured by the Chinese paramilitaries. Haiyang Port is one of the trade ports for the peninsula with active export-oriented manufacturies, and is administratively under Qingdao Customs and Port Authorities.[citation needed]

### Clean energy transition

[edit]

Due to natural gas shortages, the Chinese government implemented a 5-year plan in 2017 to convert half of northern China to clean energy for winter heating.[11] By the end of 2019, the Haiyang Nuclear Power Plant provided heating to 700,000 square meters of housing via non-radioactive steam. In November 2021, Haiyang became China's first city to fully heat homes using only nuclear power, and its two nuclear plants saving a total of 180,000 tons of fossil fuel emissions per year, as well as "indirect" greenhouse gases such as nitrogen oxide and sulfur dioxide per heating season.[12][13] Prior to this, the city had relied on 12 coal-fired boilers for its residential heating of its approx 200,000 residents.[3]

## Tourism

[edit]

### Vacation facilities

[edit]

Haiyang, which translates to "Ocean and Sun," is located near the Laoshan mountain range to the northwest and the Kunyu mountain range to the northeast. The city offers various recreational facilities, including beach resorts, golf courses, yachting clubs, and sports clubs for beach volleyball and basketball. Other attractions include the Phoenix Wetland Reserve, a National Forest Park, and the Coast Film Park. Additionally, Rocky Islands, about 80 kilometers off the coast, serve as another destination for visitors.[citation needed]

### Leisure resorts

[edit]

The city is a prime destination for beach sports[citation needed] with its 230 kilometer coastline, and topographically is quite similar to Scotland. In the past decade, this city has quickly become one of the top summer resorts and vacation getaways in China, and in northeast Asia in general.[citation needed]

### Asian Beach Games

[edit]

Haiyang hosted the 2012 Asian Beach Games, the first ever to be held in China, which was announced by the Olympic Council of Asia in Doha on 2 December 2006.[citation needed]

## Twin Towns and Sister Cities

[edit]

As of September 2019, Haiyang is twinned with Cranberry Township in Butler County, Pennsylvania.[14]

## References

[edit]

1. ^ a b 中国•海阳概况 [Introduction to Haiyang, China] (in Simplified Chinese). Haiyang government website. 7 May 2017. Archived from the original on 8 December 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
2. ^ NucNet. Ground Broken At Site Of China's Haiyang Nuclear Power Plant Archived 2011-10-04 at the Wayback Machine. 30 July 2008.
3. ^ a b Belgium, Central Office, NucNet a s b l , Brussels (30 September 2021). "China / City Of Haiyang 'First In Country' To Have District Heating System Powered By Nuclear". The Independent Global Nuclear News Agency. Retrieved 12 October 2024.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
4. ^ 海阳市筹建峻青文学艺术馆 今年10月有望开馆 [Haiyang city preparing to build Junqing Literature & Art Museum, to be opened to the public this October] (in Simplified Chinese). Fenghuang Shandong. Retrieved 8 December 2017. "峻青，原名孙俊卿，1922年出生于烟台海阳市郭城镇西楼子村，当代著名作家、画家。"
5. ^ 普通话水平测试实施纲要. Commercial Press. 2003. p. 342-343.
6. ^ 历史行政区划 [Historical Administrative Divisions] (in Simplified Chinese). Haiyang government website. 13 July 2013. Archived from the original on 8 December 2017. Retrieved 8 December 2017. "到2012年，全市辖14个镇、街道，分别是东村街道、方圆街道、凤城街道、龙山街道、里店镇、小纪镇、行村镇、辛安镇、留格庄镇、盘石镇、朱吴镇、发城镇、徐家店镇、郭城镇。"
7. ^ 中国气象数据网 – WeatherBk Data (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
8. ^ "Experience Template" 中国气象数据网 (in Simplified Chinese). China Meteorological Administration. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
9. ^ "Extreme Temperatures Around the World". Retrieved 6 July 2025.
10. ^ Gao, Mobo (20 February 2008). The Battle for China's Past: Mao and the Cultural Revolution. Pluto Press. ISBN 978-0-7453-2780-8.
11. ^ "China unveils 2017-2021 winter clean heating plan: media". Reuters. Retrieved 1 December 2020.[dead link]
12. ^ "Haiyang begins commercial-scale district heat supply : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News". www.world-nuclear-news.org. Retrieved 1 December 2020.
13. ^ Tone, Sixth (19 November 2021). "Chinese City Heated by Nuclear Power Pushes China's Green Ambitions". #SixthTone. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
14. ^ Beneviat, Natalie (6 February 2013). "Cranberry Township Sister Cities Association set for Year of Snake". www.tribliveoffers.com. Retrieved 30 January 2024.

## External links

[edit]

* Haiyang Government website, English version

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