What is the origin of Dongguan Village?

Dongguan Village, Dongguan Town, Qi County, Shanxi Province, was originally named Dongguan.

According to county records, the name was changed to Dongguan in the 45th year of Emperor Qianlong’s reign in the Qing Dynasty, so it was named after the original Guanyin Temple sitting in the west and facing east.

Dongguan was historically the thoroughfare of Taiyuan, Yuci, Taigu and Changzhi, and was a well-known commodity trading center.

Dongguan has an advantageous geographical location and rich tourism resources. It is a famous historical and cultural town in Shanxi Province. The nationally famous Qiao Family Courtyard is located in the center of the region. The Qiao family’s history of clothing, food, housing and transportation, weddings and funerals, farming and business, and The art of architectural sculpture is the representative of Dongguan folk culture.

National Highway 108, National Highway 208, Dongxia Line, and Nantongpu Railway run through the town. They are an important hub and agricultural and sideline products distribution center from Jinzhong to surrounding provinces and cities.

Qixian County is located in the central part of Shanxi Province. It was called "Zhaoyu" in ancient times and was named after "Zhaoyu Qizesu".

Affiliated to Jinzhong City, Shanxi Province.

The county governs 6 towns and 2 townships (Zhaoyu Town, Dongguan Town, Guxian Town, Jialing Town, Chengzhao Town, Laiyuan Town, Xiliuzhi Township, and Yukou Township), 160 administrative villages, 289 natural villages, and one provincial development zone.

The county has a total area of ??854 square kilometers and a total population of 270,000.