Taihe County, Anhui

Ancient Times

The area belonged to Yu Province.^[1]

Spring and Autumn Period

It was part of Song, known as Lushang (鹿上), and also called Xingqiu (邢丘) and Linqiu (廪丘). The State of Song formed alliances with the Qi and Chu here, known as the "Alliance of Lushang" (鹿上之盟).^[1]

Warring States Period

It was part of Wei. Su Qin persuaded King Xiang of Wei, referring to the area as "New Qi" (新郪), which indicates Taihe. Later, it was annexed by Chu.^[1]

Qin Dynasty

After unifying the nation, Qin established Xinyang County (新阳县), under the jurisdiction of Yingchuan Commandery (颍川郡).^[1]

Han Dynasty

Counties such as Xiyang (细阳), Lechang (乐昌), and Xinqi(新郪), Song (宋) were established and placed under the jurisdiction of Runan Commandery (汝南郡).^[1]

Three Kingdoms

The area belonged to Cao Wei. In the second year of Jingchu (238 CE) (景初二年), it was placed under Qiao Commandery (谯郡).^[1]

Jin Dynasty

Xiyang County (细阳县) was abolished. Song County was reassigned to Ruyin Commandery (汝阴郡).

Northern Wei

During the Taihe Period (477-499 CE), Song County was abolished. Chenliu County (陈留县) was established.^[1]

Sui Dynasty

Chenliu County was renamed Yingyang (颍阳县).^[1]

Tang Dynasty

In the first year of Zhenguan (627 CE), Yingyang County was abolished and merged into Ruyin (汝阴, now Fuyang).^[1]

Song Dynasty

In the sixth year of Kaibao (973 CE), Wanshou County was established in Baichi Town, Ruyin County, under the jurisdiction of Yingzhou (颍州). In the first year of Xuanhe (1119 CE), the county was renamed Taihe (泰和). By the end of the Shaoxing period, the area was occupied by Jin. After Jin's fall, it returned to the Song Dynasty.^[1]

Yuan Dynasty

In the second year of Zhiyuan (1265 CE), Taihe County was merged into Yingzhou. In the eighth year of Dade (1304 CE), the county was reestablished. The county was relocated to its current location, under the jurisdiction of Yingzhou, and later under Runing Prefecture (汝宁府).^[1]

Ming Dynasty

The area belonged to Yingzhou, Fengyang Prefecture (凤阳府), under Nanjing's administration. In the third year of Hongwu (1370 CE), The county changed its name from "Taihe" to "Taihe" with different "Tai" (泰和 -> 太和).^[1]

Qing Dynasty

In the second year of Yongzheng (1724 CE), the county was transferred to Bozhou (亳州). In the thirteenth year of Yongzheng (1735 CE), Yingzhou was promoted to a prefecture, and the county was transferred back to Yingzhou Prefecture.^[1]

Republic of China

In the first year of the Republic (1912), Yingzhou Prefecture was abolished, and the county was directly under Anhui Province. In the third year of the Republic (1914), it was placed under Huaisi Circuit (淮泗道) and later the Seventh Administrative Supervision District of Anhui Province (安徽省第七行政督察区). In the thirty-fifth year of the Republic (1946), during the Chinese Civil War, the northern part of the county was assigned to Lubuotai County (鹿亳太县), and the northeastern part to Fubei County (阜北县). In the thirty-seventh year of the Republic (1948), the entire county belonged to forces of the Chinese Communist Party, and Taihe County was established.^[1]

People's Republic of China

In 1949, the county was under Fuyang Special Administrative Region of Northern Anhui (皖北行署阜阳专区). In 1951, it became part of Fuyang Special Administrative Region of Anhui Province (安徽省阜阳专区). In January 1959, it was merged with Jieshou to form Shoutai County (首太县). In April 1959, Taihe County was restored. On April 29, 2019, the Anhui Provincial Government approved Taihe County's removal from the list of poverty-stricken counties.^[1][2]

In the present, Taihe County has 26 towns and 5 townships.^[3]

26 towns

5 townships

Shaying River National Wetland Park surrounds the southwest part of Taihe County. Stretching from the Genglou Water Conservancy Hub to the anchorage area downstream of the Second Bridge, it spans a total length of 13.5 kilometers and covers an area of 714 hectares. The park is divided into four functional zones: ecological conservation, leisure experiences, ecological function displays, and service management. It is a wetland park based on ecological restoration, showcasing the essence of Taihe culture, highlighting the cultural imprints of the Shaying River, and telling the stories of Taihe. Its primary feature is diversified leisure activities. In 2017, the park was awarded as one of the "Top Ten Scenic Spots" in Fuyang City.

Adjacent to the park is Taihe Confucian Temple. The main gate of the temple displays a plaque with the characters "Taihe Vitality" (太和元气). In front of the gate is the Confucian Temple Square.

Taihe Confucian Temple is located at No. 35, Hongxue Street, Chengguan Town, Taihe County, Anhui Province. Covering an area of 4,620 square meters (approximately 7 acres), the temple was originally built in the eighth year of the Yuan Dynasty's Dade reign (1304 CE) by Darughachi Li Ying. It was damaged during wars and was rebuilt in the fifth year of the Hongwu reign of the Ming Dynasty (1372 CE). The temple's main hall is 20 meters wide and 10 meters deep, with a single-eaved hipped roof covered with glazed tiles. The building combines the beam-lift and post-and-lintel architectural styles, reflecting a mixture of northern and southern architectural features. The structure has a palatial wooden framework, with a roof adorned with glazed tiles, ridge animals, and flying eaves on the corners. The temple has a history of over 700 years.