Baishan City
Overview of Baishan City
Baishan City is located in the southeast of Jilin Province, at the southwest foot of Changbai Mountain. It is the only city in China whose entire territory is located in the Changbai Mountain area. The total area of the city is 17500 square kilometers, with jurisdiction over 2 districts (Hunjiang District, Jiangyuan District), 3 counties (Fusong County, Jingyu County, Changbai Korean Autonomous County), and 1 county-level city (Linjiang City), with a permanent population of 953000 people (2022 data). In 2022, the total regional GDP of the city reached 51.52 billion yuan.
Baishan City is a national key ecological function zone and an important mineral water production base, known as the "Pearl of Changbai" and "Mineral City". It is the main activity area of the Northeast Anti Japanese United Front and an important border port city between China and North Korea.
2¡¢ Geographical features
1. Location advantage
Located at 41 ¡ã 21 ¡ä -42 ¡ã 48 ¡ä N latitude and 126 ¡ã 07 ¡ä -128 ¡ã 18 ¡ä E longitude
Facing North Korea across the Yalu River to the east, Tonghua City to the south, Liaoyuan City to the west, and Yanbian Prefecture to the north
The border line is 454 kilometers long (China North Korea border)
Core Region of Northeast Asia Ecological Economic Circle
2. Terrain and landforms
The main mountainous area of Changbai Mountain
Mountains account for 92% of the total area, while plains account for 8%
Highest peak: Baiyun Peak (altitude 2691 meters)
Main rivers: Yalu River, Songhua River, Hun River
3. Climate characteristics
Mid temperate humid climate
Annual average temperature 4.6 ¡æ
Annual precipitation of 700-900 millimeters
Winter is cold and long, summer is cool and short
3¡¢ Historical evolution
1. Organizational history
Qing Dynasty: Linjiang County was established (1882)
1959: Establishment of Hunjiang City
1985: Promoted to a prefecture level city
1994: Renamed as Baishan City
2. Major historical events
During the War of Resistance Against Japan: The Main Base Area of the Northeast Anti Japanese United Front
Contemporary: National Sustainable Development Experimental Zone
In 2021, it was included in the Changbai Mountain National Forest Trail system
4¡¢ Cultural characteristics
1. Cultural traits
Ecological Culture: The Core Area of Changbai Mountain
Red Culture: General Yang Jingyu's Martyrdom in the Country
Korean Culture: Changbai Korean Autonomous County
Mineral Water Culture: International High Quality Mineral Water Belt
2. Intangible Cultural Heritage
Korean Crane Dance (National Intangible Cultural Heritage)
Changbai Mountain Manchu Paper Cuttings (World Intangible Cultural Heritage)
Carving Techniques of Songhua Stone Inkstone (Provincial Intangible Cultural Heritage)
5¡¢ Tourist destinations
1. Natural wonders
Changbai Mountain Grand Canyon
Wangtian Swan Scenic Area
Lushuihe National Forest Park
2. Red tourism
General Yang Jingyu died in the land of his country
Sibao Linjiang Battle Memorial Hall
Anti Japanese Secret Camp Site
Chen Yun's former residence
3. Featured Experience
Skiing at Changbai Mountain International Resort
Hot Spring Health Experience
Korean Folk Customs Tour
Ginseng harvesting season
6¡¢ Featured cuisine
1. Mountain delicacies and wild game
Changbai Mountain Ginseng Banquet
Oviductus ranae
Matsutake stewed chicken
Stir fried meat with tender sprouts
2. Featured snacks
rice cake
Sour soup
Shanye Cai Baozi
3. Specialty drinks
Nongfu Spring and other mineral water
Changbai Mountain Blueberries
Jingyu Linxia Ginseng
Songhua stone inkstone
7¡¢ Economic development
1. Leading industries
Ecotourism: Changbai Mountain Comprehensive Tourism
Mineral Water Industry: International Brand Agglomeration Area
Ginseng Industry: National Production Base
Green energy: hydropower, wind power
2. Transportation system
Railway: Baihe Railway, Hunbai Railway
Highways: Heda Expressway, Fuchang Expressway
Aviation: Changbai Mountain Airport
Port: Changbai and Linjiang ports facing North Korea
8¡¢ City Business Card
1. Honorary titles
China Mineral City
National Forest City
China Green Food City
National Ecological Civilization Construction Demonstration Zone
2. Urban Spirit
Resilient, tenacious, and selfless dedication
Ecological White Mountain, Green Rise
From "forests and snowy plains" to "mountains of gold and silver", Baishan City is steadily moving forward on the path of sustainable development guided by ecological priority and green development.
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