Chunying

Chunying is a province in the western Earth Kingdom, located east of Republic City and west of the Bian River. It is home to the towns of Bei Da Feng and Makapu, as well as the ruins of Taku. Chunying has been a focal point of relations between the Earth Kingdom and the United Republic. During the Hundred Year War, it was part of the Hu Xin provinces, which were occupied by the Fire Nation.

Originally a rural and peaceful region bounded by the Bian River to the east, the Rhéng River to the west, and the Mo Ce Sea to the south, Chunying was later relinquished by Earth King Kuei in an effort to help establish the United Republic. As Cranefish Town expanded into Republic City, the western parts of Chunying gradually became urbanised.

The town of Bei Da Feng was later founded along the river and developed into the political and cultural centre of the province. Over time, Chunying changed hands between the Earth Kingdom, the United Republic, the Fire Nation, and even the Sun Warriors. It was known as the province of Kang during the 3rd United Republic before being returned to the Earth Kingdom in 168 AG.

The cherry blossom, common around Bei Da Feng, has become a cultural symbol of the province.

Chunying is currently governed by the Zongdu of Chunying, Huang Ling.