Zhishan is a jiedao, or town, in Fu'an, a city in Fujian Province, China. It is located at 27.0437300 latitude and 118.3252300 longitude, and is in the Asia/Shanghai timezone. The weather in Zhishan is subtropical, with hot, humid summers and mild, dry winters. The average temperature in July is 28 degrees Celsius (82 degrees Fahrenheit), while the average temperature in January is 10 degrees Celsius (50 degrees Fahrenheit). Zhishan has a long history, dating back to the Song Dynasty (960-1279). The town was originally known as Zhishan Village, and was a center for the production of tea and rice. In the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), Zhishan became a jiedao, and was renamed Zhishan Town. The town has a rich cultural heritage, and is home to a number of historical sites, including the Zhishan Temple, the Zhishan Academy, and the Zhishan Confucian Temple.
Geographic Data for Zhishan, Fujian, China
| Latitude | 27° 2.624' |
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| Longitude | 118° 19.514' |
| Timezone | Asia/Shanghai |