Where is Jiyuan in Henan?

Jiyuan is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Henan Province. It is located in central China. Located in the middle reaches of the Yellow River, it is the only county-level city in Henan Province. The geographical coordinates of Jiyuan City are 35°04′-35°08′ north latitude and 112°35′-113°28′ east longitude, with a total area of ​​approximately 1827.8 square kilometers. Jiyuan City has jurisdiction over 4 sub-district offices, 3 towns and 3 townships, with a total population of approximately 500,000.

Jiyuan City is located in the Loess Plateau area in the middle reaches of the Yellow River. The terrain is mainly plains and hills, with large undulations. The climate of Jiyuan City is a temperate continental monsoon climate with four distinct seasons, hot and rainy in summer and cold and dry in winter. The land here is fertile and the water resources are abundant, which is one of the good conditions for agricultural development.

Jiyuan City is one of China’s important industrial bases, with abundant coal resources and a diversified industrial system. Coal, electric power, chemical industry, building materials and other industries are the pillar industries of Jiyuan City, among which the coal industry is the most important economic pillar of Jiyuan City. Jiyuan City is also an important energy supply base in Henan Province and has made important contributions to the economic development of Henan and even central China.

In addition, Jiyuan City also has rich tourism resources. There are many historical and cultural attractions in the urban area, such as Wulongkou, Lingbao Temple, Yaoshan, etc. Wulongkou is a famous scenic spot on the Yellow River. It is the dividing line between the Yellow River and the Central Plains region, and is also one of the important starting points for Yellow River tours. Lingbao Temple is one of the four famous Buddhist temples in China and one of the important tourist attractions in Jiyuan City. Yaoshan is the site of the tomb of the ancient Chinese emperor Yao and is a Chinese historical and cultural heritage.

Jiyuan City is also one of the important destinations for red tourism in China. Jiyuan City is an important place where the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army passed through during the Long March. There are many red tourist attractions, such as the Hongqi Canal and the former site of the Eighth Route Army Office. The Red Flag Canal is a great project in China's modern history. It is an artificial canal built to resist Japanese invaders and an important milestone in China's rural economic construction. The former site of the Eighth Route Army Office was the seat of an important institution of the Communist Party of China during the Anti-Japanese War and is a witness to the history of the Chinese revolution.

In short, Jiyuan City is an important prefecture-level city in Henan Province and has rich natural and human resources. It is not only an industrial base but also a tourist attraction. The development of Jiyuan City cannot be separated from the support of coal resources and the hard work of the people. I believe that in the near future, Jiyuan City will become more and more beautiful and prosperous.