Zhijin County
Encyclopedia
Zhijin County is a county-level administrative district in southwestern China
, part of the Bijie Prefecture within the Guizhou
province.
, populated mainly by Gelao people. After Jin Dynasty, Yi people
moved in. During the Kangxi years in Qing Dynasty
, a city was founded at its place and called Pingyuan (平远), meaning "peace at the borders".In 1914, it was renamed after one of its streets called Zhijin (织金,meaning "weaving gold") by the newly formed Republic of China
government.
, 95 km from Anshun
, 129 km from Bijie City
. It spans 82.5 km from East to West, and 66 km from North to South. Its total area is 2868km2.
Karst topography
dominates the landscape, with caves everywhere. The Zhijin Cave
22 km from the county seat is considered the most magnificent cave in China, and is a popular tourist spot.
The highest point in the county has altitude
2262 m, and the lowest 1319 m. Average temperature is 14.7 c, with annual rainfall 938.4 mm.
, with Zhijin Cave the number one attraction drawing tourists from all over China and the world.
, Miao
, Yi
, Hui
and Buyei
. 48.02％ of Zhijin's population are considered minorities in China.
and 21 townships
in the county. Among them are:
China
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, part of the Bijie Prefecture within the Guizhou
Guizhou
' is a province of the People's Republic of China located in the southwestern part of the country. Its provincial capital city is Guiyang.- History :...
province.
History
It has been inhabited since Qin DynastyQin Dynasty
The Qin Dynasty was the first imperial dynasty of China, lasting from 221 to 207 BC. The Qin state derived its name from its heartland of Qin, in modern-day Shaanxi. The strength of the Qin state was greatly increased by the legalist reforms of Shang Yang in the 4th century BC, during the Warring...
, populated mainly by Gelao people. After Jin Dynasty, Yi people
Yi people
The Yi or Lolo people are an ethnic group in China, Vietnam, and Thailand. Numbering 8 million, they are the seventh largest of the 55 ethnic minority groups officially recognized by the People's Republic of China...
moved in. During the Kangxi years in Qing Dynasty
Qing Dynasty
The Qing Dynasty was the last dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912 with a brief, abortive restoration in 1917. It was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China....
, a city was founded at its place and called Pingyuan (平远), meaning "peace at the borders".In 1914, it was renamed after one of its streets called Zhijin (织金,meaning "weaving gold") by the newly formed Republic of China
Republic of China
The Republic of China , commonly known as Taiwan , is a unitary sovereign state located in East Asia. Originally based in mainland China, the Republic of China currently governs the island of Taiwan , which forms over 99% of its current territory, as well as Penghu, Kinmen, Matsu and other minor...
government.
Geography and climate
Zhijin County is located in the southeastern part of Bijie Prefecture, roughly in the middle of Guizhou Province. It is 151 km from GuiyangGuiyang
Guiyang is the capital of Guizhou province of Southwest China. It is located in the centre of the province, situated on the east of the Yunnan–Guizhou Plateau, and on the north bank of the Nanming River, a branch of the Wu River. The city has an elevation of about 1,100 meters...
, 95 km from Anshun
Anshun
Anshun is a prefecture-level city in China in the southwestern province of Guizhou where the famous Huangguoshu Waterfall is located. Within the borders of its prefecture one also finds attractions such as Long Gong Dragon Caves and the Getu River. As of 1999, it had a population of 217,215...
, 129 km from Bijie City
Bijie City
Qixingguan District is the seat of the city of Bijie, Guizhou province, People's Republic of China. The total area of the district is , and the total population 1,275,300....
. It spans 82.5 km from East to West, and 66 km from North to South. Its total area is 2868km2.
Karst topography
Karst topography
Karst topography is a geologic formation shaped by the dissolution of a layer or layers of soluble bedrock, usually carbonate rock such as limestone or dolomite, but has also been documented for weathering resistant rocks like quartzite given the right conditions.Due to subterranean drainage, there...
dominates the landscape, with caves everywhere. The Zhijin Cave
Zhijin Cave
Zhijin Cave is a karst cave located in Minzhai Village , Zhijin County, Guizhou Province, People's Republic of China. An important tourism area, the site lies northeast of the county town and from the provincial capital, Guiyang.-Description:...
22 km from the county seat is considered the most magnificent cave in China, and is a popular tourist spot.
The highest point in the county has altitude
Altitude
Altitude or height is defined based on the context in which it is used . As a general definition, altitude is a distance measurement, usually in the vertical or "up" direction, between a reference datum and a point or object. The reference datum also often varies according to the context...
2262 m, and the lowest 1319 m. Average temperature is 14.7 c, with annual rainfall 938.4 mm.
Economy
The most important industry is tourismTourism
Tourism is travel for recreational, leisure or business purposes. The World Tourism Organization defines tourists as people "traveling to and staying in places outside their usual environment for not more than one consecutive year for leisure, business and other purposes".Tourism has become a...
, with Zhijin Cave the number one attraction drawing tourists from all over China and the world.
Demographics
There are 23 ethnic groups living in Zhijin, including Han ChineseHan Chinese
Han Chinese are an ethnic group native to China and are the largest single ethnic group in the world.Han Chinese constitute about 92% of the population of the People's Republic of China , 98% of the population of the Republic of China , 78% of the population of Singapore, and about 20% of the...
, Miao
Miao people
The Miao or ม้ง ; ) is an ethnic group recognized by the government of the People's Republic of China as one of the 55 official minority groups. Miao is a Chinese term and does not reflect the self-designations of the component nations of people, which include Hmong, Hmu, A Hmao, and Kho Xiong...
, Yi
Yi people
The Yi or Lolo people are an ethnic group in China, Vietnam, and Thailand. Numbering 8 million, they are the seventh largest of the 55 ethnic minority groups officially recognized by the People's Republic of China...
, Hui
Hui people
The Hui people are an ethnic group in China, defined as Chinese speaking people descended from foreign Muslims. They are typically distinguished by their practice of Islam, however some also practice other religions, and many are direct descendants of Silk Road travelers.In modern People's...
and Buyei
Buyei
The Buyei are an ethnic group living in southern mainland China. Numbering 2.5 million, they are the 11th largest of the 56 ethnic groups officially recognized by the People's Republic of China...
. 48.02％ of Zhijin's population are considered minorities in China.
Administration
There are 11 townsTown (China)
When referring to political divisions of China, town is the standard English translation of the Chinese 鎮 . It is a fourth-level administrative unit, i.e...
and 21 townships
Townships of the People's Republic of China
Townships formally township level divisions is the basic level of political divisions in China. They are similar to municipalities and communes in other countries and in turn may contain village committees and villages...
in the county. Among them are:
- Banqiao township