Huaihua in central China's Hunan Province has a good ecological environment and boasts majestic landscapes with many sites of historical interest. Known as the hometown of woods, fruits and medicinal materials, Huaihua is rich in natural resources with a forest coverage rate of over 70 percent. The city also boasts a splendid history and profound culture. The Longxing Temple built in the Tang Dynasty (618-907) is one of the oldest academies in the world. The Hongjiang ancient commercial city, which emerged during the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) dynasties, is known as "the first ancient commercial city in China."