Jixi City
Overview of Jixi City
Jixi City is located in the southeast of Heilongjiang Province, named after its location at the western foot of Jiguan Mountain. It is an important industrial city and coal production base in Heilongjiang Province. The total area of the city is 22500 square kilometers, with jurisdiction over 6 municipal districts (Jiguan District, Hengshan District, Didao District, Lishu District, Chengzihe District, Mashan District), 2 county-level cities (Mishan City, Hulin City), and 1 county (Jidong County), with a permanent population of 1.502 million people (2022 data). In 2022, the total regional GDP of the city reached 60.35 billion yuan.
Jixi is an important energy industry base and grain production base in China, known as the "Coal City", "Spring City of the North", and "Ecotourism City". It is a regional central city in southeastern Heilongjiang Province.
2¡¢ Geographical features
1. Location advantage
Located at latitude 44 ¡ã 51 ¡ä -46 ¡ã 36 ¡ä N and longitude 130 ¡ã 24 ¡ä -133 ¡ã 56 ¡ä E
Located in the core area of the Northeast Asian economic circle
It borders Russia to the east, with a border length of 641 kilometers
Adjacent to Mudanjiang City to the south, Qitaihe City to the west, and Shuangyashan City to the north
2. Terrain and landforms
Surrounded by the Wanda Mountain Range
Mountains and hills account for 65% of the total area, while plains account for 35%
Average altitude: 200-400 meters
Main rivers: Muling River, Wusuli River, Xingkai Lake
3. Climate characteristics
Mid temperate continental monsoon climate
Annual average temperature 4.5 ¡æ
Annual precipitation of 550-600 millimeters
Four distinct seasons, with rain and heat in the same season
3¡¢ Historical evolution
1. Organizational history
During the Qing Dynasty, it was under the jurisdiction of the Deputy Commander in Chief of Ningguta
1941: Establishment of Jining County
In 1949, it was renamed Jixi County
In 1957, counties were abolished and cities were established (at the prefecture level)
In 1983, it became a provincial-level city
2. Major historical events
At the beginning of the 20th century, large-scale mining of coal resources began
In the early days of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the construction of an important national coal production base
Contemporary: Transformation and Development of Resource based Cities
4¡¢ Cultural characteristics
1. Cultural traits
Coal Culture: A Century of Coal Mining History
Border culture: the integration of diverse cultures on the Sino Russian border
Ecological Culture: Wetland Ecology of Xingkai Lake and Wusuli River
Red Culture: An Important Activity Area of the Northeast Anti Japanese United Front
2. Intangible Cultural Heritage
Northeast Anti Japanese United Front Story (Provincial Intangible Cultural Heritage)
Hezhe ethnic group Imakan rap (national intangible cultural heritage, cross regional)
Customs of Coal Mine Safety Production (Municipal Intangible Cultural Heritage)
5¡¢ Tourist destinations
1. Ecotourism
Zhenbao Island Wetland National Nature Reserve
Qilin Mountain Scenic Area
Wusuli River National Forest Park
2. Cultural landscape
Northeast Old Aviation School Memorial Hall
Hutou Fortress Site Museum
Xinkailiu Ancient Culture Site
Mishan Port
3. Featured Experience
Jiehu Sightseeing
border tourism
Red Study
Mining Experience
6¡¢ Featured cuisine
1. Lake fresh river fish
Stewed River Carp
Dry fried lake shrimp
Sauce braised Ga Ya Zi
2. Featured snacks
Jixi Cold Noodles
Spicy dish mixed with noodles
Grilled Cold Noodles
Sticky bean buns
3. Specialty drinks
Northeast Black Honey
Wild blueberry juice
Shanzhen mushroom
Russian style food
7¡¢ Economic development
1. Leading industries
Coal Mining: Longmei Group Jixi Branch
Green Food: Grain Production and Processing
Biopharmaceuticals: North China Pharmaceutical Development
Tourism services: border tourism, ecotourism
2. Transportation system
Railway: Lindong Railway, Chengji Railway
Highways: Jianji Expressway, Heda Expressway
Aviation: Xingkai Lake Airport
Ports: Mishan Port, Hulin Port
8¡¢ City Business Card
1. Honorary titles
China's Graphite Capital
National important coal production base
National Demonstration City for Ethnic Unity and Progress
China excellent tourism city
2. Urban Spirit
Resilient, pragmatic, open and innovative
Ecological Chicken West, Vibrant Border Town
From a "coal city" to a "beautiful city", Jixi is steadily moving forward on the road of transformation and development with the dual engines of energy industry and ecological resources.
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