Shizishan Subdistrict, Wuhan
# Shizishan Subdistrict, Wuhan

Shizishan Subdistrict , named after Mount Shizi located in the subdistrict, is a subdistrict in southern Hongshan District, Wuhan, Hubei, China. To the east it borders the Shizitou South Lake Bridge across from Zhongnan University of Economics and Law; to the south it borders Liqiao Fishery on the southern shore of Yezhi Lake and Hongshan Subdistrict; to the west it reaches Wunan Station on the Beijing–Guangzhou railway and Zhangjiawan Subdistrict; to the north it reaches South Lake's Liantong Port on Xunsi $River.^{:203}$ Huazhong Agricultural University and the main campus of Hubei University of Technology are located in the subdistrict.

## History

Shizishan Subdistrict was established in 1961.

In July 1986, Shizishan Subdistrict was transferred from Wuchang District to Hongshan District.

## Geography

The western part of the subdistrict is located between two lakes (South Lake and Yezhi Lake) and around the mountain which gives the district its name. Mount Shizi (Chinese: 狮子山; lit. 'Lion Mountain') is so named because it looks like a lion. Mount Shizi reaches 2,800 m (9,186 ft) in height and covers 1000 mu of land with 970 mu covered in forest as of 2016. In 2015, a public greenway path was laid out around Mount Shizi. In 1957, Huazhong Agricultural University was built around Mount Shizi, the mountain from which the subdistrict takes its name.

## Administrative divisions

As of 2017, Shizishan Subdistrict administers thirteen residential communities:

* Huanongdong, Huanongxi, Luoshilu, Shengnongkeyuan, Tonghui, Qiyi'ersuo, Hugong Hubei University of Technology), Wunantielu, Shinan, Nanhushanzhuang, Meiguiwan, Shuchenglu, Luojiayayuan

Former administrative divisions of the subdistrict include:

* Sanneipei, Huakeyuan, Huakeyuan Nongchang, Wunan, Huanongyiwei, Huanong'erwei, Huanongsanwei, 7011 Gongchang, Canzhongchang, Zhoujiawan , Nanhucun, Dahualing and Wutie

## Demographics

As of 1996, the total area of Shizishan Subdistrict was 15.1 $km^2$ (6 sq mi). Including both long-term residents, college students and laborers, the population is estimated to reach $180,000.^{:203}$

## Transportation

Shizishan Subdistrict is served by several stations at the southern terminus of Line 7 (Wuhan Metro). Shizishan Subdistrict is located north of the Third Ring Road.

