Baoji City, Shaanxi Province, is located in the westernmost part of the Guanzhong Plain, with a long history and profound cultural heritage. Baoji City has jurisdiction over 4 districts and 8 counties, with a total area of 1It is 80,000 square kilometers and has a population of about 3.25 million. This land is not only the birthplace of Emperor Yan, but also the birthplace of the Zhou and Qin dynasties, enjoying the reputation of "the hometown of Emperor Yan and the hometown of bronze". In the Tang Dynasty, it was called Baoji, and it is rumored that its name came from the auspicious omen "stone chicken crying" on the Jifeng Mountain in the Chencang area, so it was named. Baoji City is known as a famous historical and cultural city in China, with many historical attractions such as Famen Temple, Yandi Mausoleum, Jiucheng Palace, etc. At the same time, Baoji is also an important town in the west and a railway transportation hub, the second largest city in Shaanxi, and plays the role of an important node city in the urban agglomeration of the Guanzhong Plain.
In addition to its rich historical and cultural heritage, Baoji is also a modern city that integrates industrial development and cultural inheritance. As the second largest city in Shaanxi Province, Baoji City is located in the sub-center of the Tianshui Economic Zone in Guanzhong and plays an important economic role. While inheriting the history and culture, the ancient Baoji has also achieved butterfly changes in the process of industrialization and modernization. From the ancient hometown of bronzes to today's modern industrial city, Baoji City shows the diverse aspects of urban development. At the same time, the food culture of Baoji is also a part that cannot be ignored, and the local traditional foods such as Baoji cold noodles and skewers are all special foods loved by the local people, highlighting the unique food culture of Baoji.
Jixi City, Heilongjiang Province, is located in the southeast of the province, east of the Primorsky Territory of Russia, with a total area of 2It is 250,000 square kilometers and has a population of about 1.46 million. Jixi is the settlement of the Su Shen people and the birthplace of the ancient new culture. The name of the city of Jixi is ** from a local peak called Jiguan Mountain, and the name "Jixi" is because the urban area is located in the west of Jiguan Mountain. Famous for its coal and graphite resources, Jixi is known as the coal capital of China, with huge reserves of coal and graphite resources, and can be called an important mining town in Northeast China. As the 11th city to be awarded the "Graphite Capital of China", Jixi has laid a solid foundation for economic development with its abundant coal and graphite resources.
In addition to coal resources, Jixi's food culture is also its charm. Local specialties such as Jixi cold noodles, bibichi, barbecue, etc., all show a deep local flavor and attract many food lovers to come and taste. At the same time, the Jiguan District under the jurisdiction of Jixi City named the local landmark Jiguan Mountain as the name of the administrative district, reflecting the respect and inheritance of local culture.
Jidong County, located east of Jixi City, is a resource-rich place with a total area of 3,243 square kilometers and a total population of about 260,000. Since its establishment in 1965, Jidong has been known for its abundant coal resources, and is one of the counties with the largest coal reserves and the highest output in Heilongjiang Province. At the same time, the forest coverage rate in the north and south mountainous areas of Jidong County is as high as 426. It is rich in a variety of Chinese medicinal materials and wild mountain treasures. The abundance of forest resources makes it an important source of Chinese medicinal materials such as ginseng, astragalus, and codonopsis, as well as a variety of delicious wild ingredients, such as fungus, mushrooms, walnuts, etc. There is also a vast grassland between the two mountains, and every summer, it presents a beautiful grassland scenery.
In addition to abundant natural resources, Jidong County is also a famous historical and cultural city, which was once the seat of the Bohai Kingdom, and has formed a unique and rich historical and cultural heritage after thousands of years of development. As one of the key coal-producing counties in Heilongjiang Province, Jidong County plays an important role in the utilization and development of coal resources, injecting impetus into local economic development.
Jize County in Hebei Province, located in the southern part of Hebei Province, belongs to Handan City, with a total area of about 340 square kilometers and a total population of about 300,000. Originated nearly 3,000 years ago, the name of Jize was first seen in the historical book "Spring and Autumn Classic", which was part of the Jin Kingdom at that time. Because of the large number of swamps, the local residents raise chickens and ducks, and the scene of "chickens and ducks everywhere" has been achieved, so it is named "Jize". In the Spring and Autumn Period, the famous "Jize Alliance" conference was held, which won the status of the leader of the alliance for the Jin State and established its important position in history.
As a veritable thousand-year-old county, Jize County carries a rich historical and cultural heritage, is the hometown of the famous man Mao Sui, and is also the location of the relics of the "Jin Hou League". Since it was once called Guangping County and officially called Jize County, Jize County has a history of more than 1,400 years and is an ancient county town with a splendid history. The precipitation of history has endowed Jize with unique cultural symbols, and the solid historical heritage has made this land exude a unique charm.
The name of each city carries a profound historical and cultural heritage, such as Baoji, Jixi, Jidong and Jize, which are cities named after "chicken". Baoji has a long history, developed industry and rich cultural heritage; Jixi is prosperous because of coal and is rich in mining resources; Jidong District is rich in resources and has a long history; Jize County, a thousand-year-old county, has a history of vicissitudes, all showing the unique charm of their respective cities. Looking back on these cities with the name of "chicken", it is not only the inheritance of history and culture, but also the display of local economic development and cultural landscape.
In the future development, these cities should cherish their historical and cultural heritage, pay attention to ecological and environmental protection, promote industrial transformation and upgrading, and promote sustainable economic development. At the same time, we can also jointly promote the development of urban tourism by strengthening cultural exchanges, so that more people can understand and experience the unique charm of these cities. Each city has its own unique value and charm, and these cities named after "chicken" shine with a unique light in the long history, which is worthy of our exploration, taste and understanding.