Baoji (宝鸡)

1. Introduction

Baoji City, abbreviated as Bao, also known as Yong and historically called Chencang, is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China. It is located in the western part of Shaanxi Province, at the western end of the Wei River Plain. The city borders Xianyang City and Xi'an City to the east, Hanzhong City to the south, Longnan City and Tianshui City of Gansu Province to the west, and Pingliang City of Gansu Province to the north. It lies in the transitional zone between the Qinling Mountains, the Guanzhong Plain, and the Loess Plateau. The Wei River flows from west to east across the territory, the Qian River enters from the northwest and joins the Wei River in the eastern part of the urban area, and the Jialing River originates in the southwestern part of the city. The total area of the city is 18,117 square kilometers, with a population of 3.771 million. The municipal people's government is located in Jintai District. Baoji is a member of the Guanzhong–Tianshui Economic Zone, where the Longhai, Baocheng, and Baoji–Zhongwei railways intersect.

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2. History

In 762 BC (the fourth year of Duke Wen of Qin), Chencang City was established, located east of present-day Baoji City.

In 206 BC, Liu Bang dispatched troops to attack Guanzhong, with Han Xin leading the army in a "secret crossing of Chencang."

In the second year of the Zhide era of the Tang Dynasty (757 AD), due to the crowing of a stone rooster on Chencang Mountain (now Jifeng Mountain), Chencang County was renamed Baoji County.

This area is the hometown of Yan Di, the ancestor of the Chinese nation, and the birthplace of the Zhou and Qin dynasties. It is renowned as the "Hometown of Bronze Ware," "Hometown of Folk Arts and Crafts," and "Sacred Land of Buddhist Relics." Historical classics that have influenced the Chinese nation for over 3,000 years, such as The Rites of Zhou and The Book of Changes, as well as historical allusions like "Jiang Taigong fishing—only those willing get hooked," "Duke Zhou spitting out food to welcome talents, winning the hearts of the people," and "Openly repairing the plank road while secretly crossing Chencang," all originated from Baoji. To this day, numerous precious historical sites remain, including the Beishouling Site, Fishing Terrace, Mount Taibai, Duke Zhou Temple, King Tai of Zhou Mausoleum, the Tang Dynasty Qin King Tombs, Chencang Ancient Road, Wuzhangyuan, Famen Temple, and Dasanguan.

On July 14, 1949, the Baoji Division of the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia Border Region Government stationed in Baoji, administering eight counties—Baoji, Fengxiang, Qishan, Fufeng, Qianyang, Longxian, Meixian, and Fengxian—and Baoji City (a county-level city).

In January 1950, the Baoji Division was placed under the jurisdiction of Shaanxi Province. On May 2, the division added six counties, including Linyou and Wugong, bringing the total to 14 counties and one city. On October 11, 1950, the Baoji Division was renamed the Baoji Special District.

On January 30, 1953, the Baoji Special District added five counties, including Xingping and Zhouzhi, and newly established the Taibai District, bringing the total to 19 counties, one city, and one district.

On October 1, 1956, the Baoji Special District was abolished. From 1960 to September 1961, Baoji City administered three counties: Fengxiang, Longxian, and Fengxian.

In 1961, the Baoji Special District was reestablished, administering 11 counties—Baoji, Fengxiang, Qishan, Fufeng, Linyou, Wugong, Meixian, Fengxian, Qianyang, Longxian, and Taibai—and Baoji City (a county-level city).

In 1966, the Baoji Special District administered 11 counties, with Baoji City becoming a provincial-level city. In 1969, the special district was renamed the Baoji Region, still administering 11 counties and one city.

In February 1971, the region was abolished and replaced by Baoji City (a prefecture-level city), administering 11 counties and two districts. In March 1979, the Baoji Region was reestablished, administering 11 counties. The region and the city coexisted, with Baoji City administering Jintai and Weibin districts.

In August 1980, the Baoji Region merged with Baoji City, adopting a system where the prefecture-level city led counties and districts instead of the region administering counties. At that time, it administered 11 counties and two districts. In December 1982, the Yangling District was newly established, bringing the total to 11 counties and three districts. In November 1983, Wugong County and Yangling District were transferred to Xianyang City. Baoji City administered Jintai and Weibin districts and 10 counties: Baoji, Fengxiang, Qishan, Fufeng, Linyou, Longxian, Qianyang, Fengxian, Taibai, and Meixian.

On May 26, 2003, Baoji County was abolished and established as Chencang District. Baoji City administered three districts—Jintai, Weibin, and Chencang—and nine counties: Fengxiang, Qishan, Fufeng, Linyou, Longxian, Qianyang, Fengxian, Taibai, and Meixian.

On February 9, 2021, Fengxiang County was abolished and established as Fengxiang District. Baoji City administered four districts—Jintai, Weibin, Chencang, and Fengxiang—and eight counties: Qishan, Fufeng, Linyou, Longxian, Qianyang, Fengxian, Taibai, and Meixian.

3. Geography

Baoji is located between 106°18′～108°03′ east longitude and 33°35′～35°06′ north latitude. It connects with Xianyang to the east, adjoins Hanzhong to the south, and borders Tianshui and Pingliang of Gansu Province to the northwest. The Qinling Mountains stand as a screen to the south, the Wei River flows through the center, the Guanlong area blocks the west and stretches across the north, and the fertile Weibei Plain lies to the north. It stretches 156.6 kilometers from east to west and 160.6 kilometers from north to south, with a total area of 18,117 square kilometers. The geological structure of Baoji is complex, with significant differences in landforms between the east, west, south, north, and central regions. It is surrounded by mountains on the south, west, and north sides, with only the east open, and most of the area is hilly. The main peak of the Qinling Mountains in the south, Mount Taibai, is the highest point in Shaanxi, with an elevation of 3,767 meters. The rivers south of the Qinling Mountains belong to the Yangtze River system, while those to the north belong to the Yellow River system. The Wei River is the largest river here, along with others such as the Jialing River, Qian River, Qishui River, and Shi tou River. The area presents a pattern of "six parts mountains, one part water, and three parts farmland."

3.1 Climate

Baoji has a warm temperate semi-arid and semi-humid continental monsoon climate. The annual climate changes are influenced by monsoon circulation, with distinct cold, warm, dry, and wet seasons. Winters are dry, cold, and with little snow; summers alternate between hot and dry, and warm and rainy; springs see rapid temperature increases and variable weather; autumns experience quick cooling and frequent continuous rainy days. Due to its complex natural topography, the climate types are diverse, with obvious vertical differences and frequent meteorological disasters. Over the past 50 years (1960–2010), the average annual sunshine hours in the region ranged from 1,710 to 2,210 hours, and the average annual temperature ranged from 7.9 to 13.2°C. The average temperature in the coldest month, January, ranges from 4.5 to 0.0°C, while the average temperature in the hottest month, July, ranges from 19.2 to 25.7°C. The annual extreme minimum temperature was -29.8°C (recorded in Taibai on December 28, 1991), and the annual extreme maximum temperature was 42.7°C (recorded in Fufeng County on June 19, 1966). The average annual frost-free period in the plains and plateaus is 209 to 220 days. The average annual precipitation ranges from 578 to 737 mm, with 90% of the annual total falling from April to October. May to September is the rainy season, and July to September is the main flood season, accounting for 60% of the annual precipitation. Over the past 50 years, the highest annual rainfall was 1,197.0 mm in Taibai, while the lowest was only 290.3 mm in Mei County. Due to significant interannual and monthly variability in precipitation, meteorological disasters are frequent, mainly including drought, rain and waterlogging, low-temperature frost damage, hail, strong winds, and dry hot winds. Among these, drought and waterlogging cause the most harm. Drought and hail are more common in the northern mountainous areas, while the southern mountainous areas receive more precipitation and have abundant water resources but are prone to waterlogging, low-temperature frost damage, and strong winds, requiring focused prevention. | Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual | |-----------------|-----------|-----------|------------|------------|------------|------------|------------|------------|------------|-----------|-----------|------------|------------| | Record High °C | 20.7 | 25.5 | 28.0 | 36.2 | 37.8 | 40.2 | 40.9 | 41.6 | 40.0 | 33.0 | 25.8 | 23.2 | 41.6 | | Record High °F | 69.3 | 77.9 | 82.4 | 97.2 | 100.0 | 104.4 | 105.6 | 106.9 | 104.0 | 91.4 | 78.4 | 73.8 | 106.9 | | Avg High °C | 5.1 | 7.8 | 12.8 | 20.1 | 25.2 | 29.7 | 30.9 | 29.4 | 23.7 | 18.4 | 12.0 | 6.7 | 18.5 | | Avg High °F | 41.2 | 46.0 | 55.0 | 68.2 | 77.4 | 85.5 | 87.6 | 84.9 | 74.7 | 65.1 | 53.6 | 44.1 | 65.3 | | Daily Mean °C | 0.1 | 2.7 | 7.7 | 14.2 | 19.2 | 23.6 | 25.4 | 24.3 | 18.9 | 13.3 | 6.8 | 1.5 | 13.1 | | Daily Mean °F | 32.2 | 36.9 | 45.9 | 57.6 | 66.6 | 74.5 | 77.7 | 75.7 | 66.0 | 55.9 | 44.2 | 34.7 | 55.6 | | Avg Low °C | -3.5 | -0.9 | 3.5 | 9.3 | 13.9 | 18.2 | 21.1 | 20.2 | 15.3 | 9.6 | 3.1 | -2.2 | 9.0 | | Avg Low °F | 25.7 | 30.4 | 38.3 | 48.7 | 57.0 | 64.8 | 70.0 | 68.4 | 59.5 | 49.3 | 37.6 | 28.0 | 48.1 | | Record Low °C | -13.9 | -11.4 | -5.3 | -1.7 | 4.8 | 10.0 | 12.9 | 13.2 | 6.0 | -2.0 | -8.0 | -16.1 | -16.1 | | Record Low °F | 7.0 | 11.5 | 22.5 | 28.9 | 40.6 | 50.0 | 55.2 | 55.8 | 42.8 | 28.0 | 18.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | | Average precipitation mm | 6.4 | 10.6 | 24.6 | 52.4 | 62.8 | 76.2 | 111.1 | 114.6 | 109.6 | 63.7 | 19.6 | 4.7 | 656.3 | | Average precipitation inches | 0.25 | 0.42 | 0.97 | 2.06 | 2.47 | 3.00 | 4.37 | 4.51 | 4.31 | 2.51 | 0.77 | 0.19 | 25.83 | | Average precipitation days | 4.1 | 5.4 | 8.0 | 8.7 | 9.9 | 10.8 | 11.4 | 11.0 | 12.6 | 10.3 | 5.4 | 3.4 | 101 |

4. Administrative Divisions

Baoji City administers 4 municipal districts and 8 counties.

• Municipal Districts: Weibin District, Jintai District, Chencang District, Fengxiang District
• Counties: Qishan County, Fufeng County, Mei County, Long County, Qianyang County, Linyou County, Feng County, Taibai County

Additionally, Baoji City has established the following administrative management agencies: the National-level Baoji High-tech Industrial Development Zone (the administrative level of its Management Committee is equivalent to a county-level), and the Baoji Western Mountain Area Development Committee (abbreviated as Xishan Jianwei, with its administrative level also equivalent to a county-level).

| Division Code | Division Name | Hanyu Pinyin | Area (km²) | Resident Population (2020 Census) | Government Seat | Postal Code | Subdistricts | Towns | |-------------------|---------------------|----------------------|----------------------|---------------------------------------|---------------------|-----------------|------------------|-----------| | 610300 | Baoji City | Baoji Shi | 18,116.93 | 3,321,853 | Jintai District | 721000 | 17 | 99 | | 610302 | Weibin District | Weibin Qu | 842.12 | 535,833 | Jinling Subdistrict | 721000 | 5 | 5 | | 610303 | Jintai District | Jintái Qu | 309.45 | 460,950 | Zhongshandonglu Subdistrict | 721000 | 7 | 4 | | 610304 | Chencang District | Chéncang Qu | 2,473.38 | 479,179 | | | 3 | 15 | | 610305 | Fengxiang District | Fengxiáng Qu | 1,231.42 | 386,156 | Chengguan Town | 721400 | | 12 | | 610323 | Qishan County | Qishan Xian | 855.86 | 365,209 | Fengming Town | 722400 | | 9 | | 610324 | Fufeng County | Fufeng Xian | 705.29 | 313,231 | Chengguan Subdistrict | 722200 | 1 | 7 | | 610326 | Mei County | Méi Xian | 857.14 | 281,211 | Shoushan Subdistrict | 722300 | 1 | 7 | | 610327 | Long County | Long Xian | 2,276.93 | 208,482 | Chengguan Town | 721200 | | 10 | | 610328 | Qianyang County | Qianyáng Xian | 996.92 | 99,510 | Chengguan Town | 721100 | | 7 | | 610329 | Linyou County | Linyou Xian | 1,708.38 | 73,297 | Jiuchengong Town | 721500 | | 7 | | 610330 | Feng County | Feng Xian | 3,148.70 | 79,165 | Shuangshipu Town | 721700 | | 9 | | 610331 | Taibai County | Taibái Xian | 2,711.35 | 39,630 | Mingtou Town | 721600 | | 7 |

5. Resources and Economy

Baoji's climate and terrain are conducive to plant growth, making it an important production base for grain, oil, and agricultural by-products in Shaanxi Province. The central plain has 405,000 hectares of arable land, yielding abundant wheat, corn, rapeseed, vegetables, and more. The mountainous areas contain 643,000 hectares of forested land, including numerous orchards growing apples, walnuts, chestnuts, persimmons, pears, peaches, and other fruits.

The natural forests of the Qinling and Guanshan mountains, as well as the primeval forests in Taibai County, host nearly a hundred species of wild fruit trees, such as kiwifruit, Chinese magnolia vine, Siberian crabapple, hawthorn, and sea buckthorn. There are over 500 varieties of wild medicinal herbs, including Codonopsis pilosula, angelica, astragalus, gastrodia, eucommia, cornus, and fritillaria. The forests are also home to rare protected animals, such as golden snub-nosed monkeys, giant pandas, Qinling tigers, giant salamanders (baby fish), and more. The Chinese monal, unique to China, is distributed in Baoji's Jinji Ridge.

Baoji has discovered 23 types of minerals, including lead, zinc, copper, gold, aluminum, silver, and coal. The region is rich in geothermal resources.

Baoji is also a significant industrial base in northwestern China, featuring heavy industries such as mining, metallurgy, machinery, vehicles, and building materials, as well as light industries like textiles, food, tobacco, and alcohol. Currently, its production of titanium materials, steel bridges, railway switches, and light bulbs ranks among the top in the country.

6. Transportation

Baoji is surrounded by mountains on three sides, extending west to the Western Regions (from Gansu to the Hexi Corridor), south to Ba-Shu (from the Chengdu Plain to the Lingnan region), north to the vast desert (from Ningxia to Inner Mongolia), and east to Chang'an (from Xi'an to the Central Plains). Due to its crucial geographical location, it has been a strategic military stronghold and a vital pass since ancient times.

6.1 Railway

Baoji is one of China's important railway hubs, serving as a major gateway for rail traffic to the northwest and southwest of China. It is the junction of the Longhai Railway, Baoji–Chengdu Railway, Baoji–Zhongwei Railway, Baoji–Linfen Railway, and the planned Baoji–Nanchong Railway. China's first electrified railway, the Baoji–Chengdu Railway, was inaugurated here in 1958. The first high-speed train in western China, the Xi'an–Baoji high-speed train, also began operation in 2007. Currently, multiple daily trains depart for destinations including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Tianjin, Xi'an, Lanzhou, Shenyang, Harbin, Urumqi, Xining, Zhengzhou, Chengdu, Kunming, Chongqing, Xiamen, Fuzhou, Nanchang, Lianyungang, Taiyuan, Aksu, Kashgar, Yulin, Yan'an, Guangyuan, and Pingliang. In terms of high-speed rail, the Xi'an–Baoji Passenger Dedicated Line opened on December 28, 2013, and the Baoji–Lanzhou Passenger Dedicated Line commenced construction on October 19, 2012, opening in July 2017.

Longhai Railway: Yangping Station, Guozhen Station, Wolongsi Station, Baoji East Station, Baoji Station, Fulincheng Station, Linjiacun Station, Fangtangpu Station, Guchuan Station, Pingtou Station, Yanjiahe Station, Dongkou Station, Hudian Station, Shishulin Station, Shijiatan Station, Tuoshi Station, Fenggeling Station, Maojiazhuang Station, Jianhe Station

6.2 Highway

Baoji City boasts a relatively developed expressway network, with the G30 Lianyungang–Khorgas Expressway and the G85 Yinchuan–Kunming Expressway intersecting here. Additionally, the G3511 Heze–Baoji Expressway will intersect with the G85 Yinchuan–Kunming Expressway in Fengxiang County. Meanwhile, the Baoji Ring Expressway is under construction, which will form a cross-shaped plus outer-ring major highway transportation pattern in Baoji.

Furthermore, five new national highways are planned. In addition to retaining the original G310 and G316 routes, three new routes are added: G244 (Wuhai to Jiangjin, passing through Fengxiang, Taibai, and Liuba), G342 (Rizhao to Fengxian), and G344 (Dongtai to Lingwu, passing through Fufeng, Qishan, Fengxiang, Qianyang, and Longxian).

By the end of 2017, Baoji will achieve national highway coverage across all 12 counties and districts, forming an overall "two horizontal and two vertical" layout, with an expected total mileage of 870 kilometers. It is projected that around 2020, Baoji will realize the plan of connecting every county with expressways and linking cities and counties, as well as counties with key towns, with second-class or higher-grade roads. This will significantly enhance the basic public service capacity of highway transportation, attract more logistics and passenger flow to Baoji, further optimize the investment environment, strengthen the city's development competitiveness, and accelerate the construction of a major transportation hub and commercial logistics center in western China.

6.3 Aviation

Baoji currently has no operational civil airport for passenger flights. For air travel, residents mainly go to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport. The Baoji High-Speed Passenger Transport Center operates airport shuttle buses with daily round-trip services, taking approximately 2 hours. According to the Civil Aviation Administration of China's plan, the former Fengxiang Tianjiazhuang military airport in Baoji will be renovated and expanded into a civil feeder airport in the future. The expanded Baoji Airport will be capable of handling Airbus A320 and Boeing B737 aircraft. Additionally, dedicated airport expressways and terminal buildings will be constructed to connect the city center with the airport. The construction of Baoji Airport will play a significant role in promoting the economic and social development of Baoji.

7. Education

7.1 Higher Education Institutions

• Baoji University of Arts and Sciences
• Baoji Vocational & Technical College
• Shaanxi Institute of Mechatronic Technology

7.2 Secondary Education

• Baoji High School
• Shiyou High School
• Guozhen High School
• Huaiya High School of Meixian County
• Weibin High School
• Changling High School
• Fenghuo High School
• Jintai High School
• Douji High School
• Dongfeng Road Senior High School (formerly Baoji Railway No.1 High School)
• Xiguan High School (Private)
• Gaoxin Experimental High School (Private)
• Jiangcheng High School
• Gaoxin High School
• Northwest Senior High School (Private)
• Jiangtan Senior High School
• Biaojiao High School

8. Population

At the end of 2022, the city's permanent resident population was 3.2647 million, with an urbanization rate of 59.42%.

According to the Seventh National Population Census in 2020, the city's permanent resident population was 3,321,853. Compared with the 3,716,737 people from the Sixth National Population Census, there was a decrease of 394,884 people over the ten-year period, a decline of 10.62%, with an average annual growth rate of -1.12%. Among them, the male population was 1,684,526, accounting for 50.71% of the total population; the female population was 1,637,327, accounting for 49.29% of the total population. The gender ratio (with females as 100) was 102.88. The population aged 0–14 was 532,960, accounting for 16.04% of the total population; the population aged 15–59 was 2,036,162, accounting for 61.3% of the total population; the population aged 60 and above was 752,731, accounting for 22.66% of the total population, of which the population aged 65 and above was 524,953, accounting for 15.8% of the total population. The urban population was 1,894,757, accounting for 57.04% of the total population; the rural population was 1,427,096, accounting for 42.96% of the total population.

8.1. Ethnic Groups

Among the city's permanent resident population, the Han ethnic group population was 3,306,186, accounting for 99.53%; the population of various ethnic minorities was 15,667, accounting for 0.47%. Compared with the Sixth National Population Census in 2010, the Han ethnic group population decreased by 392,437, a decline of 10.61%, with its proportion in the total population increasing by 0.02 percentage points; the population of various ethnic minorities decreased by 2,447, a decline of 13.51%, with its proportion in the total population decreasing by 0.02 percentage points.

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9. Culture

9.1 National, Provincial, and Municipal Key Cultural Relics Protection Units

• Zhouyuan Site
• Qin Yongcheng Site
• Sui Renshou Palace and Tang Jiucheng Palace Site
• Cishansi Grottoes
• Shiluoluo Mountain Site
• Beishouling Site
• Dasanguan Site
• Duke of Zhou Temple
• Fenghuang Mountain Site
• Yangjia Village Site
• Famen Temple
• Taiping Temple Pagoda
• Wuzhangyuan Zhuge Liang Temple
• Fufeng City God Temple
• Yang Xun Stele
• Shuigou Site
• Yijiabao Site
• Qiaozhen Site
• Zhaojia Terrace Site
• Rujiazhuang Site
• Chengshan Palace Site
• Great Tang Prince Qin's Mausoleum
• Jingguang Temple Pagoda
• Jintaiguan Taoist Temple
• Ancient Tai State Site

9.2 Scenic Spots and Natural Landscapes

Baoji is a famous historical city in China with numerous scenic spots and historical sites. It lies to the south of the Qinling Mountains and spans the Wei River, boasting rich and diverse natural landscapes.

5A Tourist Attractions Famen Temple Buddhist Cultural Scenic Area, Taibai Mountain National Forest Park

4A Tourist Attractions Duke of Zhou Temple Scenic Area, Chinese Rites and Music City, Chinese Stone Drum Garden Scenic Area, Tongtian River National Forest Park, Fengxian Fenghuang Lake Scenic Area, Qingfeng Gorge Scenic Area, Baoji Xiaozai Temple Scenic Area, Baoji Honghe Valley Scenic Area, Baoji Guanshan Grassland Scenic Area, Fumei Martyrs Memorial Hall

3A Tourist Attractions Diaoyutai Scenic Area, Jialing River Source Scenic Area, Great Tang Prince Qin's Mausoleum, Longmen Cave Forest Park, Tiantai Mountain - Jifeng Mountain Scenic Area, Lingguan Gorge Scenic Area, Dasanguan Scenic Area, Yehe Mountain Forest Park, East Lake Scenic Area, Lingshan Scenic Area, Huangbaiyuan Primitive Ecological Scenic Area, Xiwudang Scenic Area, Wu Mountain Scenic Area, Linyou Stele Pavilion Scenic Area, Qianhu National Wetland Park, Zibai Mountain Scenic Area, Yan Emperor's Mausoleum, Baoji Folk Museum, Guanzhong Customs Garden, Liuchuan River Ecological Tourism Area, Qin Emperor Ecological Park, Mengniu Dairy Baoji Branch, Wuzhangyuan Zhuge Liang Temple Scenic Area, Lotus Mountain Hunting Ground, Baoji Exhibition Hall.

Yandi Garden Originally named Riverside Park, it once had a small train and is now a National Key Park.

9.3 Local Snacks

Baoji, located in the western part of Guanzhong, is rich in natural resources and is known as the "Treasure Land of Xifu." The local folk snacks are diverse, with wheat-based foods being the most representative.

Famous local folk snacks:

• Qishan Saozi Noodles
• Broad Knife Cut Noodles
• Hand-Stretched Noodles
• Griddled Noodles
• Crispy Guokui (Baked Wheat Cake)
• Buckwheat Noodles Hele
• Corn Noodles Louyuer
• Corn Noodles Jiaotuanr
• Pan-Fried Buns
• Saozi Roujiamo (Meat Burger)
• Douhua Paomo (Tofu Pudding with Bread)
• Donkey Meat Paomo (Donkey Meat with Bread)
• Liangfenr (Jelly Noodles)
• Vinegar Fenr (Vinegar Jelly)
• Bean Paste Porridge

9.4 Local Specialties

Agricultural specialties of Baoji:

• Kiwifruit
• Red Fuji Apple
• Pear
• Peach
• Walnut
• Chestnut
• Little Ginseng
• Fengxian Sichuan Pepper
• Qinling Black Fungus
• Taibai Mushroom

Other specialties of Baoji:

• Xifeng Liquor
• Taibai Liquor
• Haomao Brand Cigarettes
• Houwang Brand Cigarettes
• Qishan Vinegar
• Qishan Saozi (Minced Meat Sauce)
• Wenwang Guokui (Baked Wheat Cake)
• Jinqian Rou (Money Meat)
• Cured Donkey Meat
• Baoji Beer

9.5 Folk Arts

The folk arts in Baoji are rich and varied, with typical representatives including:

• Shadow Puppets and Shadow Puppetry
• Farmer Paintings
• Straw Weaving Art
• Mashao Facial Makeup
• Xifu Paper-Cutting
• Baoji Shehuo, renowned both domestically and internationally
• Fengxiang Clay Sculptures
• Antique-style Bronze Ware Replicas

10. Sister Cities

10.1 Domestic

• Guangyuan City, Panzhihua City, Sichuan Province
• Chongqing Municipality
• Huanggang City, Huangshi City, Hubei Province
• Lianyungang City, Zhenjiang City, Huai'an City, Jiangsu Province
• Liuzhou City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
• Ma'anshan City, Wuhu City, Anhui Province
• Fuzhou City, Fujian Province
• Anshan City, Liaoning Province
• Lanzhou City, Baiyin City, Tianshui City, Qingyang City, Pingliang City, Longnan City, Gansu Province
• Yinchuan City, Zhongwei City, Guyuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region
• Bao'an District, Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province

10.2 International

• Yahata City (Kyoto Prefecture), Japan
• Kitakata City, Japan
• Gifu City, Japan
• Belfort, France
• Melton City, Australia
• Elbląg City, Poland
• Barnim District, Germany
• Nauen, Germany
• Stockport, United Kingdom
• Vladimir City, Russia
• Beirut, Lebanon

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