Linfen City
Overview of Linfen City
Linfen City is located in the southwest of Shanxi Province, in the middle reaches of the Yellow River, on the banks of the Fen River, and is one of the important birthplaces of Chinese civilization. The total area of the city is 20300 square kilometers, with jurisdiction over 1 district (Yaodu District), 2 cities (Houma City, Huozhou City), 10 counties (Quwo County, Yicheng County, Xiangfen County, Hongdong County, Gu County, Anze County, Fushan County, Ji County, Xiangning County, Daning County), 4 counties (Kui County, Yonghe County, Pu County, Fenxi County), and a permanent population of 3.9124 million people (2022 data). In 2022, the total regional GDP of the city reached 222.75 billion yuan.
Linfen is a national historical and cultural city and an excellent tourist city in China. It is known as the "First Capital of China", "Hometown of Plum Blossoms", and "Hometown of Cotton and Wheat". It is the hometown of Emperor Yao and an important source of Yellow River culture, as well as an important energy base and modern agricultural demonstration zone in Shanxi Province.
2¡¢ Geographical features
1. Location advantage
Located at 35 ¡ã 23 ¡ä -36 ¡ã 57 ¡ä N latitude and 110 ¡ã 22 ¡ä -112 ¡ã 34 ¡ä E longitude
To the east, it borders Changzhi and Jincheng on Mount Taiyue, to the west, it faces Shaanxi Province across the Yellow River, to the south, it is adjacent to Yuncheng City, and to the north, it is connected to Jinzhong City
280 kilometers away from Xi'an, high-speed rail can reach within 2 hours
Important cities in the Jin Shan Yu Yellow River Golden Triangle region
2. Terrain and landforms
The eastern part is the Taiyue Mountain area, the western part is the Lvliang Mountain area, and the central part is the Linfen Basin
Mountainous and hilly areas account for 76% of the total area
Highest Peak: Huoshan Main Peak (altitude 2346 meters)
Main rivers: Fen River, Qin River, Xinshui River
3. Climate characteristics
Temperate Continental Monsoon Climate
Annual average temperature 12.6 ¡æ
Annual precipitation of 500-600 millimeters
Four distinct seasons with simultaneous rain and heat
3¡¢ Historical evolution
1. Organizational history
In ancient times: Yaodu Pingyang (now Linfen)
Han Dynasty: Established Pingyang Commandery
Sui Dynasty: renamed Linfen Commandery
Ming and Qing Dynasties: Pingyang Prefecture
In 2000, the land was abolished and the city was established
2. Major historical events
The period of Yao, Shun, and Yu: the birthplace of Chinese civilization
Spring and Autumn Period: The Core Region of Jin State
Contemporary: Comprehensive Reform Pilot Zone for the Transformation of National Resource based Economy
4¡¢ Cultural characteristics
1. Cultural traits
Root Ancestral Culture: The Origin of Yao Culture
Jin culture: the location of the former capital of Jin
Yellow River Culture: The location of Hukou Waterfall
Folk culture: Weifeng gongs and drums, Paper Cuttings and other folk arts
2. Intangible Cultural Heritage
Jinnan Meihu (National Intangible Cultural Heritage)
Pingyang Woodblock New Year Paintings (National Intangible Cultural Heritage)
Ancestral Worship Customs of Hongdong Big Huai Tree (National Intangible Cultural Heritage)
5¡¢ Tourist destinations
1. Historical and cultural attractions
Yao Temple (a symbol of the birthplace of Chinese civilization)
Jin State Museum
Hongdong big locust tree
Huozhou Office
2. Natural scenery
Yunqiu Mountain
Qiliyu
Xiandonggou
3. Red tourism
Red Army Eastern Expedition Memorial Hall
Jinxi Revolution Memorial Hall
6¡¢ Featured cuisine
1. Traditional delicacies
Wu Family Smoked Meat
Yicheng Muddy Water Surface
Huozhou Nianmo
2. Featured snacks
Quwo Sheep Soup
Xiangning Oil Cake
Anze ham
Jixian Apple
3. Specialty drinks
Yuxian Yulu Fragrant Pear
Yonghe Red Dates
Guxian Walnut
Fenxi Xiaomi
7¡¢ Economic development
1. Leading industries
Energy industry: coal, coking
Equipment manufacturing: precision casting, automotive parts
Modern Agriculture: Fruits, Minor Grains
Cultural Tourism: Ancestral Culture, Yellow River Tourism
2. Transportation system
Railway: Daxi High speed Railway, Nantongpu Railway
Highways: Beijing Kunming Expressway, Qinglan Expressway
Aviation: Linfen Qiaoli Airport
8¡¢ City Business Card
1. Honorary titles
National Historical and Cultural City
China excellent tourism city
National garden city
National Model City for Double Support
2. Urban Spirit
Upholding virtue, valuing culture, and embracing innovation
The capital of China, charming Linfen
From the "First Capital of China" to the "Modern New City", Linfen is striding forward on the path of high-quality development with profound cultural heritage and firm determination to transform.
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