Ordos City
Overview of Ordos City
Ordos City is located in the southwest of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, in the hinterland of the "Ji" bend of the Yellow River, and is an important engine for the economic development of Inner Mongolia. The total area of the city is 87000 square kilometers, with 2 districts (Dongsheng District, Kangbashi District) and 7 banners (Dalat Banner, Zhungeer Banner, Etuoke Front Banner, Etuoke Banner, Hangjin Banner, Wushen Banner, Ejin Horo Banner) under its jurisdiction. The permanent population is 2.2007 million people (2022 data). In 2022, the total regional GDP of the city reached 561.34 billion yuan, ranking first in Inner Mongolia.
Ordos is an important national energy base and modern coal chemical industry demonstration zone, known as the "Coal Capital of China" and "Cashmere Capital". It is the core city of the Yellow River bend metropolitan area, as well as a national civilized city and forest city.
2¡¢ Geographical features
1. Location advantage
Located at 37 ¡ã 35 ¡ä -40 ¡ã 51 ¡ä N latitude and 106 ¡ã 42 ¡ä -111 ¡ã 27 ¡ä E longitude
To the east is Hohhot City, to the west is Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, to the south is Shaanxi Province, and to the north is Baotou City
650 kilometers away from Beijing, high-speed rail can reach within 4 hours
Core cities of the Hubao Eyu urban agglomeration
2. Terrain and landforms
The eastern part is loess hills, and the western part is the Ordos Plateau
Plateau accounts for 48% of the total area, desert accounts for 28%, and plain accounts for 24%
Highest Peak: Wurendu Xishan (altitude 2149 meters)
Main rivers: Yellow River, Wuding River, Kuye River
3. Climate characteristics
temperate continental climate
Annual average temperature 6-8 ¡æ
Annual precipitation of 150-400 millimeters
Adequate sunshine and large temperature difference between day and night
3¡¢ Historical evolution
1. Organizational history
Qing Dynasty: Ikzhao League
In 1954, it was transferred to Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region
In 2001, the alliance was abolished and a city was established
In 2006, the municipal government relocated to Kangbashi New District
2. Major historical events
15th century: Genghis Khan's mausoleum moved to Ordos
At the end of the 20th century: large-scale development of coal resources
Contemporary: National Modern Coal Chemical Industry Demonstration Zone
4¡¢ Cultural characteristics
1. Cultural traits
Genghis Khan Culture: Location of Genghis Khan Mausoleum
Grassland Culture: Ordos Grassland
Energy Culture: Modern Energy Base
Intangible Cultural Heritage: Folk customs such as weddings in Ordos
2. Intangible Cultural Heritage
Ordos Short Tune Folk Songs (National Intangible Cultural Heritage)
Genghis Khan Festival (National Intangible Cultural Heritage)
Mongolian horse harness making skills (national intangible cultural heritage)
5¡¢ Tourist destinations
1. Historical and cultural attractions
Genghis Khan's Mausoleum Tourist Area
Ordos Museum
Zhungeer Summoning
Salawusu Site
2. Natural scenery
Ordos Grassland
Qixinghu Desert Ecotourism Area
Engebei Ecotourism Area
3. Modern Landscape
Kangbash New District Urban Landscape
Ordos International Circuit
Cashmere Industrial Park
Coal Chemical Industry Tourist Area
6¡¢ Featured cuisine
1. Traditional delicacies
Handheld meat
Roasted whole lamb
Erdos stewed lamb
Sour braised vegetables
2. Featured snacks
Quasi flag bowl holder
Wushenqi Dairy Products
Hangjin Banner Licorice
3. Specialty drinks
Erdos cashmere products
Albas white cashmere goat
Sea buckthorn beverage
Ordos Baijiu
7¡¢ Economic development
1. Leading industries
Energy industry: coal, natural gas
Modern coal chemical industry: coal to oil, coal to gas
Cashmere Industry: Ordos Group
Cultural tourism: grassland and desert tourism
2. Transportation system
Railway: Baoxi Railway, Hu'e Railway
Highways: Baomao Expressway, Rongwu Expressway
Aviation: Ordos Ejin Horo International Airport
8¡¢ City Business Card
1. Honorary titles
National Civilization City
National Forest City
China excellent tourism city
National garden city
2. Urban Spirit
Open and inclusive, honest and friendly
Warm the whole world
From a "resource-based city" to a "modern energy capital", Ordos is steadily advancing on the path of high-quality development with innovation driven and green development concepts.
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