Lvliang City
Overview of Lvliang City
Lvliang City is located in the western part of Shanxi Province, in the middle of the Lvliang Mountains. It is a revolutionary old area, a resource rich area, and a development new area. The total area of the city is 21000 square kilometers, with jurisdiction over 1 district (Lishi District), 2 cities (Xiaoyi City, Fenyang City), 10 counties (Wenshui County, Jiaocheng County, Xing County, Lin County, Liulin County, Shilou County, Lan County, Fangshan County, Zhongyang County, Jiaokou County), and a permanent population of 3.3747 million people (2022 data). In 2022, the total regional GDP of the city reached 241.89 billion yuan.
Luliang is a famous old revolutionary base area and resource rich area in China, known as "Red Luliang", "Hometown of Red Dates", and "City of Baijiu". It is the main battlefield of the Red Army's Eastern Expedition, the capital of the Shanxi Suiyuan Border Region, and an important energy base and advantageous area of characteristic agricultural products in Shanxi Province.
2¡¢ Geographical features
1. Location advantage
Located at 36 ¡ã 43 ¡ä -38 ¡ã 43 ¡ä N latitude and 110 ¡ã 22 ¡ä -112 ¡ã 19 ¡ä E longitude
It is adjacent to Taiyuan City and Jinzhong City to the east, faces Shaanxi Province across the Yellow River to the west, borders Linfen City to the south, and is connected to Xinzhou City to the north
189 kilometers away from Taiyuan, high-speed rail can reach within 1 hour
Important cities in the border area of Shanxi and Shaanxi
2. Terrain and landforms
The Lvliang Mountains run through the entire region
Mountainous and hilly areas account for 92% of the total area
Highest Peak: Guandi Mountain (altitude 2831 meters)
Main rivers: Yellow River, Fen River, Sanchuan River
3. Climate characteristics
Temperate Continental Monsoon Climate
Annual average temperature 8-10 ¡æ
Annual precipitation 450-550 millimeters
The temperature difference between day and night is large, and the four seasons are distinct
3¡¢ Historical evolution
1. Organizational history
Spring and Autumn Period: Belonging to the State of Jin
Han Dynasty: Establishment of Xihe Commandery
During the Ming and Qing dynasties, it belonged to Taiyuan Prefecture and Fenzhou Prefecture respectively
In 2003, the land was abolished and the city was established
2. Major historical events
Red Army's Eastern Expedition (1936): An Important Battlefield
Jin Sui Border Region (During the War of Resistance Against Japan): An Important Base Area
Contemporary: Comprehensive Reform Pilot Zone for the Transformation of National Resource based Economy
4¡¢ Cultural characteristics
1. Cultural traits
Red Culture: The Capital of the Jin Sui Border Region
Baijiu Culture: Origin of Fenjiu and Zhuyeqing Liquor
Folk culture: Linxian Umbrella Head Yangko and other folk arts
Yellow River Culture: Qikou Ancient Town and other ancient Yellow River ferry crossings
2. Intangible Cultural Heritage
Linxian Umbrella Head Yangge (National Intangible Cultural Heritage)
Fenjiu Brewing Techniques (National Intangible Cultural Heritage)
Xiaoyi Shadow Puppetry (National Intangible Cultural Heritage)
5¡¢ Tourist destinations
1. Red tourism
Jin Sui Border Region Revolutionary Memorial Hall
Red Army Eastern Expedition Memorial Hall
Memorial Hall of the 48 Martyrs
2. Historical and cultural attractions
Fenyang Wenfeng Tower
Xinghua Village Fenjiu Old Workshop
Mount Beiwudang
3. Natural scenery
Pangquan Gou
Cang'er Hui
Yellow River Qiwan
Millennium Scenic Area
6¡¢ Featured cuisine
1. Traditional delicacies
Xiaoyi Fire
Lanxian Potato Banquet
Linxian Tofu
2. Featured snacks
Xing County Maotang
Jiaocheng Yanmian
Shilou Red Dates
Fangshan seabuckthorn
3. Specialty drinks
Fen Wine
green bamboo leaf liquor
Jiaocheng Junzao
Lanxian Potato
7¡¢ Economic development
1. Leading industries
Energy industry: coal, bauxite
Baijiu industry: Fenjiu production base
Modern Agriculture: Minor Grains, Red Dates
Cultural and tourism industry: Red tourism, Yellow River tourism
2. Transportation system
Railways: Taiyuan Zhongwei Yinchuan Railway, Wanri Railway
Highways: Qingyin Expressway, Hubei Expressway
Aviation: Lvliang Dawu Airport
8¡¢ City Business Card
1. Honorary titles
City of Chinese Baijiu
Advantageous areas of Chinese characteristic agricultural products
National Model City for Double Support
The most ecologically competitive city in China
2. Urban Spirit
Struggling hard, considering the overall situation, striving for self-improvement, and daring to innovate
Red Lvliang, Land of Heroes
From a "resource rich area" to a "transformation new area", Lvliang is leading the way with the "Lvliang Spirit" and forging ahead on the path of high-quality development.
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