Xinzhou City
Overview of Xinzhou City
Xinzhou City is located in the northern part of Shanxi Province, on the eastern edge of the Loess Plateau, and is the largest prefecture level city in Shanxi Province. The total area of the city is 25200 square kilometers, with jurisdiction over 1 district (Xinfu District), 1 city (formerly Ping City), 11 counties (Dingxiang County, Wutai County, Dai County, Fanzhi County, Ningwu County, Jingle County, Shenchi County, Wuzhai County, Kelan County, Hequ County, Baode County), and 1 autonomous county (Pianguan County), with a permanent resident population of 2.663 million people (2022 data). In 2022, the total regional GDP of the city will reach 150.26 billion yuan.
Xinzhou is a national historic and cultural city and an excellent tourist city in China. Known as the "key to the north of Shanxi" and "Buddhist holy land", it is the location of Mount Wutai, and also an important energy base and characteristic agricultural product advantage area in Shanxi Province.
2¡¢ Geographical features
1. Location advantage
Located at 38 ¡ã 06 ¡ä -39 ¡ã 40 ¡ä N latitude and 110 ¡ã 53 ¡ä -113 ¡ã 58 ¡ä E longitude
It borders Hebei Province to the east, Lvliang City to the west, Taiyuan City to the south, and Datong City to the north
80 kilometers away from Taiyuan, it can be reached in 40 minutes by high-speed rail
An important node city in the northern Shanxi region
2. Terrain and landforms
Mount Wutai in the east and Luliang Mountain in the west
Mountainous and hilly areas account for 87% of the total area
The highest peak: Yedou Peak in the north of Mount Wutai (3061m above sea level)
Main rivers: Hutuo River, Fen River, Zhujiachuan River
3. Climate characteristics
Temperate Continental Monsoon Climate
Annual average temperature 4.3-9.2 ¡æ
Annual precipitation of 400-500 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 Xinxing Commandery
Sui Dynasty: renamed Xinzhou
Ming and Qing Dynasties: Xinzhou Zhili Prefecture
In 2000, the land was abolished and the city was established
2. Major historical events
The Battle of Yanmen Pass (Northern Song Dynasty): An Important Battlefield for Yang Family Generals to Resist Liao
Development of Buddhism in Mount Wutai (Northern Wei Dynasty): becoming a famous Buddhist mountain in China
Contemporary: Construction of Jinbei Energy Base
4¡¢ Cultural characteristics
1. Cultural traits
Buddhist Culture: Mount Wutai Wenshu Taoist Temple
Border culture: military fortresses such as Yanmen Pass
Folk culture: traditional activities such as Errentai and Scratching Sheep Competition
Red Culture: An Important Component of the Jin Cha Ji Border Region
2. Intangible Cultural Heritage
Hequ Folk Songs (National Intangible Cultural Heritage)
Yanmen Residential Construction Techniques in Dai County (National Intangible Cultural Heritage)
Xinzhou Scratching Sheep Competition (Provincial Intangible Cultural Heritage)
5¡¢ Tourist destinations
1. World Cultural Heritage
2. Historical and cultural attractions
Yanmen Pass (the first pass in China)
Daixian Bianjing Building
Xinzhou Ancient City
Former Residence of Marshal Xu Xiangqian
3. Natural scenery
luya mountain
Wannian Ice Cave
Source of Fen River
How Stella Bay
6¡¢ Featured cuisine
1. Traditional delicacies
Mount Wutai Suzhai
Yuanping Guokui
Baode Bowl Holder
2. Featured snacks
Shenchi mooncakes
Hequ Sour Congee
Xinzhou tile pastry
Daixian Ma Pian
3. Specialty drinks
Taiwan mushroom
Wuzhai Potato
Kailan red kidney beans
Tongchuan Pear
7¡¢ Economic development
1. Leading industries
Energy industry: coal, electricity
Cultural tourism industry: Mount Wutai tourism
Featured Agriculture: Minor Grains, Traditional Chinese Medicine
Equipment manufacturing: flange forging
2. Transportation system
Railway: Daxi High speed Railway, Beitongpu Railway
Highways: Erguang Expressway, Cangyu Expressway
Aviation: Mount Wutai Airport
8¡¢ City Business Card
1. Honorary titles
National Historical and Cultural City
China excellent tourism city
National Model City for Double Support
Advantageous areas of Chinese characteristic agricultural products
2. Urban Spirit
Hard work, openness and inclusiveness
Buddhist Holy Land, Key to Northern Shanxi
From the 'key to northern Shanxi' to the 'open new city', Xinzhou is steadily advancing on the path of high-quality development, relying on its rich cultural and tourism resources and location advantages.
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