Zǎoqiáng

Zaoqiang lies on the low plains of southern Hebei. Its name was traditionally explained by the abundance of strong jujube trees in the district. The county seat changed location several times over the centuries: after a flood destroyed the old town under the Jin, the seat was moved to Liuma village. Under the Ming, Zaoqiang belonged to Jizhou, continuing its long history as a county of the northern plain.