Chifeng City
Overview of Chifeng City
Chifeng City is located in the southeast of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, at the border of the three provinces of Mongolia, Hebei and Liaoning. It is the largest city in Inner Mongolia in terms of population. The total area of the city is 90000 square kilometers, with 3 districts (Hongshan District, Songshan District, Yuanbaoshan District), 2 counties (Ningcheng County, Linxi County), and 7 banners (Arhorqin Banner, Balin Left Banner, Balin Right Banner, Keshiketeng Banner, Wengniute Banner, Kalaqin Banner, and Aohan Banner) under its jurisdiction. The permanent population is 4.036 million people (2022 data). In 2022, the total regional GDP of the city reached 186.53 billion yuan.
Chifeng is a national historical and cultural city and an excellent tourist city in China. It is known as the "hometown of jade dragons" and the "pearl of grasslands". It is the birthplace of Hongshan culture and the ancient site of Khitan Liao culture. It is also an important agricultural and animal husbandry production base and energy resource rich area in Inner Mongolia.
2¡¢ Geographical features
1. Location advantage
Located at 41 ¡ã 17 ¡ä -45 ¡ã 24 ¡ä N latitude and 116 ¡ã 21 ¡ä -120 ¡ã 58 ¡ä E longitude
It borders Chaoyang City in Liaoning Province to the east, Chengde City in Hebei Province to the south, Xilingol League to the west, and Tongliao City to the north
380 kilometers away from Beijing, high-speed rail can reach within 2 hours
Central city in the border area of Mongolia, Hebei, and Liaoning provinces
2. Terrain and landforms
The Inner Mongolian Plateau in the west and Liaohe Plain in the east
Mountains account for 42% of the total area, hills account for 24%, and plains account for 34%
Highest Peak: Huanggangliang (altitude 2029 meters)
Main rivers: Xilamulun River, Laoha River
3. Climate characteristics
Temperate semi-arid continental monsoon climate
Annual average temperature 6-8 ¡æ
Annual precipitation of 350-450 millimeters
Four distinct seasons and ample sunshine
3¡¢ Historical evolution
1. Organizational history
Neolithic Age: Origin of Hongshan Culture
Liao Dynasty: The location of Shangjing Linhuang Prefecture
Qing Dynasty: Zhaowuda League
In 1983, the alliance was abolished and a city was established
2. Major historical events
8000 years ago: Xinglongwa Cultural Site
5000 years ago: the peak period of Hongshan Culture
10th to 12th centuries: The prosperity of Khitan Liao culture
Contemporary: National Historical and Cultural City
4¡¢ Cultural characteristics
1. Cultural traits
Hongshan Culture: An Important Birthplace of Chinese Civilization
Khitan Liao Culture: The Site of Liao Shangjing Site
Mongolian Culture: Keerqin Grassland Culture
Agricultural Culture: Northern Grain Storage
2. Intangible Cultural Heritage
Haolaibao (National Intangible Cultural Heritage)
Chifeng Paper Cuttings (national intangible cultural heritage)
Balin Stone Carving Technique (National Intangible Cultural Heritage)
5¡¢ Tourist destinations
1. Historical and cultural attractions
site of the Upper Capital of Liao Dynasty
Karaqin Prince's Mansion
Daming tower
2. Natural scenery
Hexigten Global Geopark
Ulan Butong Grassland
Dalinuoer Lake
Huanggangliang National Forest Park
3. Featured Experience
Asihatu Stone Forest
Yulongsha Lake
Hot water hot springs
Meilin Valley Ski Resort
6¡¢ Featured cuisine
1. Traditional delicacies
Wafer
double cooked pork slices
Aohan noodles
2. Featured snacks
Chifeng roasted lamb legs
Ningcheng Laojiao
Balin Stone
Keqi oat flour
3. Specialty drinks
Aohan Xiaomi
Linxi sunflower seeds
Keqi Apple
Ningcheng Apple Pear
7¡¢ Economic development
1. Leading industries
Agriculture and animal husbandry: production of grain and livestock products
Energy industry: coal, non-ferrous metals
Cultural tourism: Hongshan culture, grassland tourism
Metallurgical building materials: non-ferrous metals such as copper, lead and zinc
2. Transportation system
Railway: Jingtong Railway, Jitong Railway
Highways: Daguang Expressway, Danxi Expressway
Aviation: Chifeng Yulong Airport
8¡¢ City Business Card
1. Honorary titles
National Historical and Cultural City
China excellent tourism city
National Civilization City
Advantageous areas of Chinese characteristic agricultural products
2. Urban Spirit
Openness, inclusiveness, reverence for culture and virtue
The hometown of Jade Dragon, charming Chifeng
From the 'Hongshan Culture' to the 'Modern New City', Chifeng is striding forward on the path of high-quality development with profound cultural heritage and vigorous development vitality.
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