Geographically, Baokang County is located in northwest Hubei and southwest Xiangyang City. Xiangfan in the east, Yichang in the south, Shennongjia in the west and Wudang Mountain in the north. It is the only mountainous county in Xiangyang. The main vein of Jingshan runs east-west. The South River system north of Jingshan Mountain flows into the Han River, and the Qushui River system south of Jingshan Mountain flows into the Yangtze River.
Baokang County has a long history and outstanding people. It is the source of Chu State and the birthplace of Jingchu culture. As early as the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, today's Baokang County belonged to the territory of the State of Chu. According to historical records, the official career of Xiong Yi, the first monarch of Chu, began in Jingshan, which is now Baokang County.
The name implication of Baokang County
For the name Baokang, it contains the beautiful meaning of "protecting people's recreation". During the reign of Emperor Kangxi of Qing Dynasty, Baokang County was placed under Yunyang House of Jingnan Road, Hubei Province. 20 10 12, Baokang County belongs to Xiangyang City, Hubei Province. Today, the total population of Baokang County is about 355,000.
Baokang County has a long history and profound cultural heritage. As early as the Neolithic Age, there were human activities in Baokang County, Hubei Province today. There are four main resources: phosphate rock, hydropower, tourism and lint. It is the only mountainous county in Xiangyang.