Guuhua

Guuhua is a small township situated in the eastern part of the Shandong Province, China. The area covers roughly 48 square kilometres and lies north of the Qixia Peninsula, where it is surrounded by gently rolling agricultural land and a network of small rivers. According to the most recent census taken in 2020, the population of Guuhua totals 12,347 residents, with a demographic profile that is predominantly Han Chinese and a minority of Manchu and Hui people. The township functions under the jurisdiction of the Yantai municipal government and is divided into five administrative villages.

The historical record indicates that the settlement was founded in the early Ming dynasty, with the name “Guuhua” first appearing in local chronicles in 1388. Over the centuries the town developed primarily as an agricultural centre, noted for its production of wheat, peppers, and a type of fermented soybean paste locally known as “guuhua sauce.” In the second half of the twentieth century, Guuhua underwent a series of industrial upgrades, including the construction of a small steelworks in 1972 and a textile factory in 1985, which helped diversify its economy.

Modern infrastructure includes a provincial highway that connects Guuhua to the city of Yantai, as well as a bus terminal that offers routes to neighbouring towns. A railway spur, built in the 1990s, links the township to the national rail network, providing freight and passenger services to the broader region. The local government maintains a community health centre and a primary school that serves the district's children. Guuhua's cultural life is influenced by traditional Shandong opera and folk festivals held each spring, during which residents gather to celebrate agricultural heritage and perform dragon dances in the village square.