Dengsheng

Dengsheng , approximately 62 miles southwest of Wenchuan county seat, , approximately 47 miles WSW of Dujiangyan City, approximately 122 miles southwest of Beichuan County and approximately 128 miles WSW of Mianyang.

History

On May 12, 2008, the epicenter of the 6-mile-deep, 7.9 earthquake was approx. 29 miles northwest of Dengsheng.

Climate

Dengsheng is foggy. Dengsheng has one of the lowest sunshine totals in China , and most days are cloudy even if without rain. This is especially so in the winter months, when it is typically interminably grey and dreary. Spring tends to be sunnier, warmer and drier than autumn . The summers and winters are mild.

Geography

Dengsheng is situated at the western edge of the Sichuan Basin.