Shāyáng

Shāyáng stands beside the Hàn River in central Húběi. Known in Hàn times as Hànjīn Ferry, it grew into a market and landing on the river. In 1376 the Míng abolished neighbouring Chánglín County and placed a patrol office at Shāyáng. The river continued to carry boats and goods through the town between the interior and the Yangtze.