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新钢 (Xīngāng, Xinyu Iron and Steel), one of Jiangxi's major steel producers. The city is also known for
仙女湖 (Xiānnǚ Hú, 'Fairy Lake') — a scenic reservoir tied to the local legend of seven heavenly maidens that inspired the classic Chinese tale 'Seven Fairies' (
七仙女).
