Meixihu Subdistrict ( Chinese : 梅溪湖街道 ; pinyin : Méixīhú Jiēdào ) is a subdistrict of Yuelu District in Changsha , Hunan , China. It was formed from a part of Tianding Township ( Chinese : 天顶乡 ) in April 2007. In 2016, Business Insider featured a photograph of Meixihu Lake sub-district taken in 2015, highlighting it as one of the large Chinese cities described as " completely empty of people ." The photographer, Kai Caemmerer, noted the unique approach to urban development in China, where cities are constructed to a near-complete state before residents are introduced, contrasting with the incremental growth typically seen in U.S. cities. By 2020, the subdistrict covered an area of 20.2 square kilometers (7.8 sq mi) and a permanent population of 100,138, with 39,025 individuals holding local household registration.
19-451: Previously in 2010, the subdistrict had a permanent population of 8,071, including 4,972 with local household registration. By 2017, the subdistrict comprised two villages and six communities under its jurisdiction. Its seat is Jiashun Community ( 嘉顺社区 ). The subdistrict is the home and the core zone of Xiangjiang New Area . Meixihu is the key area of the pilot zone development in the west of Xiang river . Meixihu, which means "Meixi Lake",
38-519: A planned area of about 1,200 square kilometres (460 sq mi) with a core zone of 490 square kilometres (190 sq mi), the planned area covers the whole Yuelu District , the total area on the south of the Wei River and the west of the Xiang River of Wangcheng District , parts of Ningxiang County . The core zone of Xiangjiang New Area consists of most of Yuelu District, the total area on
57-549: Is built to accommodate large operas, dance dramas, symphonies and other performances. The international culture and art center is the largest, the most complete, the national leading, the international first-class international culture and art center in Hunan province, filling the gap of the city and the province's high-end culture and art platform. Qi-fu avenue is located in the Huahu Road of Meixi Lake International New Town, adjacent to
76-693: Is in Xiangjiang new district, Changsha, Hunan province, between the second and third ring roads. Meixi Lake belongs to the Peach Blossom Ridge scenic area of Yuelu mountain. The tiger-shaped mountain is like a tiger at the foot of Yuelu peak. The dragon king harbor river and a tributary flow ahead. On April 29, 2007, the subdistrict of Meixihu was formed from the five villages of Lianluo ( 联络村 ), Xuehu ( 学湖村 ), Zhongtang ( 中塘村 ), Tianding ( 天顶村 ) and Qitian ( 骑龙村 ), along with Yangming Shanzhuang Community ( 阳明山庄社区 ) of Tianding Township ( 天顶乡 ). The subdistrict
95-526: Is located in Changsha , with a total investment of 2.8 billion yuan, a total land area of 100,000 square meters, and a total construction area of 120,000 square meters, including 48,000 square meters of the grand theater and 45,000 square meters of the art museum two main functions. The grand theatre consists of 1,800 main performance halls and 500 multi-functional small theatres. The museum consists of nine exhibition halls with an area of 10,000 square meters. It
114-402: The Peach Blossom Ridge scenic spot in the south, and Liuti in the north. It was completed at the end of 2012. It has a length of 400 meters, a height of 4.8 meters and a span of 18 meters. It is divided into four parts, all of which are steel frame structures. At present is the annual Meixi Lake international light festival and Lantern Festival, Meixi Lake flower art exhibition main attractions. In
133-736: The buildings around Meixihu, such as heat and cold sources, transmission and distribution systems, lighting, office equipment and hot water consumption, are measured separately, and the property is recorded regularly. Itemized measurement shall comply with the technical guidelines for the design and installation of itemized measurement for buildings with energy consumption monitoring system for state organs and large public buildings. For public buildings with centralized air conditioning system, cold and heat metering devices should be set up in different floors, indoor areas, users or rooms. Cold and heat metering devices shall be installed in each public building and its cold and heat station. Meixihu new city adheres to
152-506: The light festival of 2013, it was decorated with lanterns, fish, umbrellas, wind chimes and other shaped lamps at the top of the four corridors, and accompanied by festive music. It became a tourist attraction during the light festival. It is also used a filming location for TV programs, films and TV dramas. Relying on Meixihu, Changsha city government will vigorously develop high-end services such as research and development, finance, business, exhibition and tourism. The industrial development of
171-614: The opening ceremony of the new area held in Changsha, 24 May 2015. In 2015, Xiangjiang New Area covers a Built-up area of 126 square kilometres (49 sq mi), it has a population of rough 1,340,000, its GDP reaches CNY 160.25 billion (US$ 25.73 billion), its GDP per capita is CNY 119,500 (US$ 19,186). According to the Development Planning of Xiangjiang New Area approved by the Government of Hunan Province on May 22, 2016, it has
190-498: The permanent residents, 25,332 were aged 0–14, 69,065 were aged 15–64, and 5,741 were over the age of 65. Earlier population figures reported for 2010, 2011, and 2017 were 8,071, 12,600, and 30,776, respectively. The Changsha Meixihu music fountain is one of the large music fountains in China and also the longest music fountain in Asia. In February 2013, the music fountain of Meixihu in Changsha
209-451: The principle of sustainable development and carries out the planning and design of Mwixihu new city according to the following principles: reduce the carbon emission caused by internal transportation through compact and easy walking hybrid society; provide adequate employment opportunities through self-sufficient urban centres; create a zero-carbon and low-carbon transport hierarchy through green transport systems; reduce carbon emissions through
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#1732847907063228-550: The south of the Wei River and the west of the Xiang River of Wangcheng District , Jinzhou Town of Ningxiang County . Central South University Central South University ( CSU ; 中南大学 ) is a public university in Changsha , Hunan , China. Funded and overseen by China's Ministry of Education , it is a member of Project 211 , Project 985 , and the Double First-Class Construction initiatives. CSU
247-594: The subdistrict had two villages and two communities under its jurisdiction. In December 2016, four new communities of Jinmao ( 金茂社区 ), Meiyuan ( 梅园社区 ), Jiashun ( 嘉顺社区 ) and Qilong ( 骑龙社区 ) were approved to establish and formally formed in March 2017, the subdistrict of Meixihu has two villages and six communities under its jurisdiction after 2017. The population of the subdistrict has grown significantly since its establishment, reaching 100,138 permanent residents in 2020, including 39,025 with household registration. Among
266-521: The use of passive design; through the integration of green space and water system, provide a comfortable environment and reduce the urban heat island effect. In 2017 the subdistrict of Meixihu had two villages and six communities under its jurisdiction. Xiangjiang New Area The Xiangjiang New Area ( Chinese : 湘江新区 ; pinyin : Xiāngjiāng xīnqū ) is a new area at state level in Changsha City , Hunan Province , China. The new area
285-744: The whole city insists on high-end development and nurtures and strengthens "two-oriented" industrial clusters. The development of national innovation-oriented science and technology parks is promoted in high-tech zones, forming high-end industrial clusters. Meixihu new city will develop the new city service industry by relying on the high-tech industries around the city (electronic information, advanced manufacturing, new materials, new energy, energy conservation, environmental protection, bio-pharmaceutical, advanced manufacturing, creative design, etc.), human resources ( Central South University , Hunan University , Changsha University of science and technology, etc.) and other resources. The main energy consumption links in
304-549: Was created on 8 April 2015, it is the 12th state-level new area approved to establish by the State Council . Xiangjiang New Area is located in the west of the Xiang River and covers parts of Yuelu , Wangcheng and Ningxiang . According to the official reply of the State Council, the new area has an area of 490 km (190 sq mi). The Hunan CPC Party Secretary Xu Shousheng and Hunan Governor Du Jiahao attended
323-676: Was established by approval of the State Council on 29 April 2000 by merging three separate universities: Hunan Medical University (HMU), Changsha Railway University (CRU) and Central South University of Technology (CSUT). Central South University (CSU) is a national key university under the direct administration of the Ministry of Education of China and a member of the Double First Class University Plan , former nationally prestigious Project 211 and Project 985 . CSU covers an area of 392.4 hectares with campuses located across
342-599: Was named after Meixi Lake, located in the middle part of its territory. At the establishment of Meixihu Subdistrict in April 2007, it had five villages and Yangming Shanzhuang Community ( 阳明山庄社区 ) under its jurisdiction. The Runlong Community ( 润龙社区 ) was approved to form in December 2014, the subdistrict had five villages and two communities in 2015. in April 2016, the three villages of Qilong ( 骑龙村 ), Tianding ( 天顶村 ) and Xuehu ( 学湖村 ) were amalgamated to Runlong Community ,
361-474: Was put into use. Meixihu music fountain is located on the water surface between Meixihu International New Town Festival Island and the Culture and Art Center, directly opposite Jinmao Mansions. It is 460 meters long and 30 meters high. It runs through an arc of four circular groups, with a total of 200 3D sprinkler heads, four large lasers and 1000 LED lights. The Changsha Meixihu International Culture and Arts Center
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