Lèpíng

Leping is an old county in the northeastern Jiangxi country of Raozhou. Its villages are known for their traditional stages, built for performances that accompanied local worship and celebrations. Raised to the rank of a prefecture under the Yuan in 1295, Leping became a county again early in the Ming. In 1512, its southern townships contributed land to the new county of Wannian, together with territory taken from Poyang and Yugan. The county remained under Raozhou through the Qing.