Baoding, located in the middle of Hebei Province, is a new city with a long history and rich natural and cultural landscape, as well as a city with profound cultural heritage.
Laishui Yesanpo near Beijing is a national scenic spot with beautiful scenery. And the reeds fluttering in Baiyangdian Lake add some elusive romance to this "Pearl of North China".
Baoding has a long history. Since ancient times, it has been an important place in Gyeonggi, the hometown of Emperor Yao. During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, Yan and Zhongshan established their capital in China, with a history of more than 3,000 years. The name of Baoding means to defend the metropolis and stabilize the world, mostly for Beijing. From Qin and Han Dynasties to Li Jing Jizhou and Youzhou. During the Sixteen Kingdoms period, Beiyan established its capital in Dingzhou. Sui set up county governance, Tang set up Hebei Road, Song set up Baozhou, Yuan set up Baoding Road, Ming set up Baoding House, and Daning was stationed here. From Yongzheng in the Qing Dynasty to the early years of the Republic of China, the Zhili Governor's Office was stationed here. During the Republic of China, it was the governor's office of Zhili and the base camp of Zhili warlord Cao Kun. War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the Liberation War were both the capitals of the Shanxi-Chahar-Hebei Border Region. After liberation, it was the capital of Hebei Province from 65438 to 0968. It has been the political, economic and cultural center of Hebei (Zhili) province for nearly 300 years since the Qing Dynasty, and has the reputation of "Pinghan in the south and Gancheng in the north".
Baoding was a big city in the Northern Song Dynasty. It's a pity that it is located on the border of Song and Liao Dynasties, and there are constant wars all the year round. Historically, every time there was a war, Beijing was beaten, and Baoding was beaten first; To protect Beijing, first clear Baoding. On the eve of the founding of People's Republic of China (PRC), the government of Hebei Province was established in Baoding, which is the capital and municipality of Hebei Province. 1958, the provincial capital moved to Tianjin. 1966, the provincial capital moved back to Baoding from Tianjin. 1968 The provincial capital moved to Shijiazhuang. 1994 65438+February, Baoding area merged with Baoding city to become a provincial city. It has a long history, prosperous culture and many places of interest. The ancient lotus pond in the city center was the seat of institutions of higher learning during the Yongzheng period of the Qing Dynasty, and it was one of the top ten famous gardens at that time. The stone carving of lotus leaf holding peach on the ancient pavilion in the garden is said to be a satire on Cixi's overnight escape when Eight-Nation Alliance invaded. In addition, there is the Han Tomb in Mancheng, which is famous for its unearthed jade clothes, and the Qing Xiling, where four emperors of the Qing Dynasty were buried.
geographical position
Baoding is located in the middle of Hebei Province, at the eastern foot of Taihang Mountain in the north and in the west of Jizhong Plain. North latitude 3810'-40 00', east longitude113 40'-16 20'. It connects Beijing and Zhangjiakou in the north, Langfang and Cangzhou in the east, Shijiazhuang and Hengshui in the south and Shanxi Province in the west. The city center is located in the hinterland of the triangle of Beijing, Tianjin and Shijiazhuang, with the distance from Beijing 140 km in the north, Tianjin 145 km in the east and Shijiazhuang 125 km in the southwest. Known as the "Capital of Gyeonggi" and "South Gate of the Capital".
County under its jurisdiction
Baoding has a long history and is the hometown of Emperor Yao. During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, Yan and Zhongshan established their capitals in China, which has a history of more than 3,000 years and is a famous historical and cultural city in China. Baoding has a superior location and a broad market. Beijing-Guangzhou Railway and Beijing-Shenzhen Expressway run through the north and south, while Huang Shen Railway and Jinbao Expressway run through the east and west. With the strategic concept of building a "Greater Beijing Economic Circle" put forward, Baoding has been expanded outward, and within the radius of 150 km, a multi-level and large-capacity consumer market with Beijing, Tianjin, Shijiazhuang and Baoding as the main bodies and a population of more than 40 million has been formed.
Baoding is a famous cultural city with a history of more than 2300 years. It is located in the triangle of Beijing, Tianjin and Baoding around the Gulf Economic Development Zone. Known as the "Capital of Gyeonggi" and the south gate of the capital, it has a total area of 22 1 10,000 square kilometers and a population of10 million. It is the largest city in Hebei.
Baoding has obvious location advantages, developed transportation, convenient communication and superior opening conditions. The city center is 40km away from Beijing/Kloc-0, 45km away from Tianjin/Kloc-0 and 25km away from Shijiazhuang/Kloc-0. Direct access to Capital Airport, Zhengding Airport and Tianjin, Qinhuangdao, Huanghua and other seaports. Beijing-Guangzhou Railway, National Highway 107, Beijing-Shenzhen Expressway and Jinbao Expressway run through the urban area. Bao-Ba Railway and Huang Shen Railway will connect Beijing-Kowloon Railway, Beijing-Guangzhou Railway and Tianjin-Shanghai Railway, so that Baoding has a transportation network extending in all directions.
Baoding is rich in natural products and tourism resources, with a developed regional economy and great potential for development and trade. Education, culture, science and technology, and sports are developed, with profound cultural heritage and numerous talents. In addition, Baoding also has 1 1 development zones at or above the provincial level, such as National High-tech Industrial Development Zone and Zhuozhou Economic and Technological Development Zone. The high-tech zone has customs, commodity inspection and bonded warehouses, and the foreign-related service system is sound. At present, Baoding has established economic and trade cooperation relations with more than 50 countries and regions, and more than 65,438+0,000 foreign businessmen have invested and cooperated in Baoding.
Baoding has a solid industrial base and complete categories. With Le Kai Film Company, Baoding Feng Fan Group, Tianwei Group, Swan Chemical Fiber Group, Baoshuo Group and Bada Group as the backbone, more than a dozen leading industries such as machinery, textiles, electronics, light industry, chemicals, building materials, automobiles, minerals, food and medicine have been formed. Baoding agriculture has certain characteristics and scale, forming nine leading industries: grain, vegetables, strawberries, medicinal materials, oilseeds, livestock products, eggs, aquatic products and fruits. In recent years, township enterprises in the city have sprung up everywhere, county-level characteristic industries have begun to take shape, and a large number of famous products have entered the domestic and foreign markets.
Baoding is a famous historical and cultural city in China, and also a famous cultural relic city in Hebei, with many historical sites. For example, Gulianchi, one of the top ten gardens in China, the most well-preserved provincial governor's office in China, Qingxi Mausoleum in yi county, Mancheng Han Tomb in Changxin Palace Lamp, Baiyangdian, the Pearl of North China, Kaiyuan Temple Tower in Dingzhou, the site of tunnel warfare in Ran Zhuang, and Laishui Yesanpo, a national tourist attraction. As a famous cultural city, it contains profound cultural heritage and glorious revolutionary tradition. Excellent historical culture has produced a large number of historical celebrities, such as Jing Ke, Zhao Kuangyin, Zu Chongzhi, Li Daoyuan and Guan Hanqing. The first army officer school in modern China was built in the eastern suburb of Baoding, where Ye Ting and Chiang Kai-shek studied. This city with a glorious revolutionary tradition was once an important area for the activities of the Boxer Rebellion, the birthplace of the Revolution of 1911 in the north and the birthplace of the first branch in the province. Red Flag Spectrum, Private Zhang Ga and Wildfire and Spring Breeze Fighting the Ancient City all recorded the glory of Baoding yesterday.
administrative division
In 2005, Baoding had jurisdiction over 3 municipal districts, 18 counties and 4 county-level cities.
Baoding covers an area of 22 159 km2 and a population of10.89 million (2004).
The new urban area covers an area of 75 square kilometers and has a population of 440,000. Postal code 07 105 1.
The northern urban area is 19 square kilometers with a population of 290,000. Postal code 07 1000.
Heather District covers an area of 43 square kilometers and has a population of 270,000. Postal code 07 1000.
Dingzhou has an area of 1274 square kilometers and a population of1140,000. Postal code 073000.
Zhuozhou covers an area of 742 square kilometers and has a population of 590,000. Postal code 072750. The municipal government is located in Fanyang West Road.
Anguo city covers an area of 486 square kilometers and has a population of 400,000. Postal code 07 1200.
Gaobeidian covers an area of 672 square kilometers and has a population of 570,000. Postal code 074000.
Mancheng County covers an area of 734 square kilometers and has a population of 390,000. Postal code 072 150. The county government is stationed in Mancheng Town.
Qingyuan county covers an area of 953 square kilometers and has a population of 620,000. Postal code 07 1 100. The county government is stationed in Qingyuan town.
Yixian county covers an area of 2,538 square kilometers and has a population of 550,000. Postal code 074200. The county government is located in Yizhou Town.
Xushui county covers an area of 736 square kilometers and has a population of 560,000. Postal code 072550. The county government is located in Ansu Town.
Laiyuan county covers an area of 2,430 square kilometers and has a population of 260,000. Postal code 074300. The county government is located in Laiyuan town.
Dingxing County covers an area of 7 14 square kilometers and has a population of 560,000. Postal code 074200. The county government is located in Dingxing Town.
Shunping County covers an area of 7 14 square kilometers and has a population of 300,000. Postal code 072250. The county government is located in Puyang town.
Tangxian covers an area of 14 17 square kilometers with a population of 540,000. Postal code 072350. The county government is located in Renhou Town.
Wangdu County covers an area of 357 square kilometers and has a population of 260,000. Postal code 072450. The county government is located in Wang Du Town.
Laishui County covers an area of 1.666 square kilometers with a population of 340,000. Postal code 074 100. The county government is located in Laishui Town.
Gaoyang county covers an area of 497 square kilometers with a population of 3 1 10,000. Postal code 07 1500. The county government is located in Levin Town.
Anxin county covers an area of 724 square kilometers and has a population of 4 1 10,000. Postal code 07 1600. The county government is located in Anxin Town.
Xiongxian county covers an area of 5 13 square kilometers and has a population of 340,000. Postal code 07 1800. The county government is located in Xiongzhou Town.
Rongcheng county covers an area of 3 1 1 km2 and has a population of 250,000. Postal code 07 1700. The county government is located in Rongcheng town.
Quyang county covers an area of 1.064 square kilometers with a population of 550,000. Postal code 073 100. The county government is located in Hengzhou Town.
Fuping County covers an area of 2,497 square kilometers with a population of 2 1 10,000. Postal code 073200. The county government is located in Fuping Town.
Boye County covers an area of 33 1 km2 and has a population of 250,000. Postal code 07 1300. The county government is located in Boling Town.
Lixian covers an area of 652 square kilometers and has a population of 490,000. Postal code 07 1400. County People's Government in Wu Li Town.
* The geographical names of the branches here are as of June 5, 2005 to February 5, 2005; Area and population data are based on the administrative divisions of the People's Republic of China (2006), and the population was as of the end of 2004. *
Other explanations
Baoding (56 1─565) was the title of Yu Wenyong, the emperor of the Northern Zhou Dynasty;
Baoding (1082 ─? ) year number segment, Dali people.