Traditional local products for which Wuzhong is known are: Pearl Rice, Apples, Melon Seeds, tanned sheep skin and leather and Yellow River carp.
Since the year 1964 the City of Wuzhong is home to a polluting aluminum smeltery. Today known as the China Power Investment Ningxia Qingtongxia Energy and Aluminum Co., Ltd it was formed from the earlier Qingtongxia Aluminium Factory of 1964 AD and the China Power Investment Group which sprang forth from the building of the Xingtong Gorge Dam (Xingtongxia: 青铜峡). It is a state-owned enterprise with a registered capital of 5 billion yuan. It is mainly involved in the aluminium, power, coal and coal chemical industries.
In 2007, the total sales revenue and profits of the company reached 6.976 billion yuan and 354 million yuan, respectively. It produced 414,700 tons of aluminium and aluminium products.
Local Topography of Wuzhong :
As can be seen on below satellite image, the Loess Plateau of Gansu Province and South Shaanxi Province intersects with the sands of the Gobi Desert in the West and with the Ordos desert (the so called Ordos Massif) in the West. In the middle of these sits Ningxia consisting of the alluvial plain of the Yellow River (Huang He:黃河) and a mountainous area, the Helan Shan, at some distance west of the River.
Today dammed at Xingtongxia (青铜峡), in the western suburb of Wuzhong City Prefecture, the yellow river provides Wuzhong with the relatively new geographical feature of the Xingtongxia Reservoir, which can be found nearby extending way south up the river to Zhongwei and Shapotou.
A major irrigation canal branches off the river near the hydro-electric dam and runs north, providing the main irrigation artery for the Wuzhong Region.
The terrain of Wuzhong generally declines south- north. Its northern area belongs to the Yinchuan Plain, while the south has a distribution of hills and mountains.
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Location : 37° 59' 31" North, 106° 12' 9" East
Elevation : No Information available.
Surface Area:
Urban - Total Surface area of the City Prefecture of Wuzhong 27,000 square kilometers (10,425 square miles).
Population: The Total Population of Wuzhong City is and Prefecture is about 2 million souls.
The population of Wuzhong was an estimated 600.000 in the year 2003, 350 thousand in the Litong District and 250 thousand in the Xingtongxia (Bronze Gorge) District. Currently however Wuzhong counts over 2 million inhabitants, of whom some 720.000 are part of the Hui Ethnic Minority.
Wuzhong is situated roughly in the center of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, just 60 kilometers south of the regional capital of Yinchuan along the yellow river. Most of the city is built on the eastern banks of the river.
The main landmark of todays Wuzhong City is the Bronze Gorge (Qingtongxia Dam). The Qingtongxia Dam on the Yellow River (Coordinates: 37°53′05″N 105°59′25″E / 37.88472°N 105.99028°E / 37.88472; 105.99028) is located in the west of Wuzhong City and is part of the Qingtongxia District, so excursions to the Lake are easy to organize. For those who have abundant time to spend it is possible to explore the entire lake by Boat, to see the hydo-electric Dam of the Bronze Gorge, as well as landmarks upstream such as the 108 Tibetan styled Dagoba′s or Yibailingba Ta of Xingtongxia Zhen (village). The Dagoba′s are situated along the banks of the reservoir lake, some 15 minutes upstream (south) of the Dam.
A major irrigation canal branches off the river near the dam and runs north, providing the main irrigation artery for the Wuzhong Region.
The second landmark and the most visited tourist site of Qingtongxia and Wuzhong City are the 108 Dagoba′s of Yibailingba Ta.
Arranged in a triangular pattern against a hillside overlooking the Bronze Gorge stand no less than 108 Stupa′s or Dagoba′s of the Tibetan style. As yet undated in their origins, the 12 rows of white vase-like structures are thought to have been constructed on this site during the reign of the mongol Yuan Dynasty (1271 AD - 1368 AD). Largely smashed and ruined during the years 1966 AD - 1967 AD of the Cultural Revolution Era (See: ′History of Ningxia Autonomous Region (1 through 5)′), the renovated stupa′s proudly stand at attention today, reminding of bygone times when all of Ningxia was a Buddhist land.
Public Transport in Wuzhong
The Main and only Railway Station of Wuzhong City - no information available.
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Wuzhong has a Railroad Station named Qingtongxia. It is located in the western parts of Wuzhong City.
The earliest human remains and objects found in the region of Wuzhong (currently) date as far back as the end of the stone age. In those days small wandering tribes of nomads criss crossed the region, naturally prefering the available waters of the Yellow River and the abundant green and wildlife as a good spot to stay on for longer periods.
Wuzhong City Prefecture is divided into four administrative units, there are two urban districts and two rural counties. The City Districts are Litong District (利通区) and Xintongxia District (青铜峡市). The rural counties are Yanchi County (同心县) and Tongxin County (同心县).
The central down-town district of Wuzhong City is the Litong District which basicly includes the old town of Wuzhong. Wuzhong is not a real city but a composed administrative unit, meaning that it is based on what originally was the Town of Litong plus a collection of small surrounding villages.
Today, much of this situation remains. The inner city is a solidly built up urban section, but the further away from the downtown area, the more the scenery starts to resemble the rural country-side.
The entire western side of the city is taken up by the Xintongxia District, which includes the flow of the Yellow River past Wuzhong, large spaces in use for agriculture intermixed with freshly constructed swaths of large modern villa's or small pockets of fully modern housing. It is a bit of an odd mix out here on the edge of the desert.
Administratively, Qingtongxia is a county-level city within the prefecture-level city of Wuzhong. It is located on the left (northwestern) bank of the Yellow River, opposite and a bit upstream of Wuzhong main urban area.
Qingtongxia has more than 100.000 residents. Many residents of Qingtongxia are Hui Muslims.
Due East of Wuzhong City, lies the town of Lingwu, which is becoming a suburb of Wuzhong.
Noted Chinese Citizens from Wuzhong City in Ningxia are: Zhou Shengxian, the director of the State Forestry Administration, is from Wuzhong, Zhou Shengxian, the director of the State Forestry Administration, is from Wuzhong.
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Situated favorably in Ningxia Region, one of the regions with the most abundant sunshine in the entire Peoples Republic of China, Wuzhong is a good getaway destination nearly all year around.
Although winters can be bitter cold with quite some snowfall, between may and october weather is usually fair and sunny, with crystal blue skies and very sparse precipitation. Regardless, Wuzhong is green nearly throughout
the year due to the abundant irrigation available from the nearby yellow river.
Due to the mix of surrounding deserts and the vicinity of the river and irrigated lands Summers are hot but not too dry nor to humid in Wuzhong. Dust storms may arise, which occurs generally between March and May. In that case: stay indoors or be sure to come prepared.
Satellite Image Map of the Entire Gobi Desert Region. Map overviews North-Eastern Qinghai Province, Gansu Province, Mongolia, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and North and North-Eastern China giving a Full Overview of the Gobi Deserts and a large part of the flow and path of the yellow river.
As described in the 'History of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region (1 through 5)', the Ningxia Region was first reached and settled by Han Chinese during the Qin Dynasty Era (221 BC - 206 BC) although it was not until the Han Dynasty rule period that the new position could be solidified. At the time the region of what is today Wuzhong City was included in the irrigation projects of the day. Thus, Wuzhong was a settled and sparsely inhabited region by the second century BC. There were only a few farms and but a few villages though.
By the Time of the Tang Dynasty Era (618 AD - 907 AD) the entire Ningxia Region had been included into the Han Dynastic Realm and was supported by a military garrison. In the region of Wuzhong horses were bred for the imperial armies. Agriculture flourished throughout the regions, as did the faith of Buddhism, which saw a large
nationwide upswing during the second half of the Tang Rule.
Wuzhong or parts of it go unmentioned in the long lost history of the Tangut Dynasty (also known as the Xixia, western Xia Kingdom) which reigned from 1038 AD to 1227 AD, although by that time the Wuzhong Region had long been lost to the military campaigns of the rising Mongol Tribes to the North and North-East which united under Genghis Khan (1162 AD – 1227 AD).
Muslim influences and later full islamic culture came to Wuzhong during the years of the Yuan Dynasty (1271 AD - 1368 AD) and remains to this day.
During the early and mid-19th century, the territory of today's Wuzhong - as well as much of northern Ningxia - became a stronghold of the Jahriyya Sufi order (menhuan), which was headquartered in the town of Jinjipu (located a few km south of today's Wuzhong's main urban area). Under the leadership of the order's fourth and fifth shaykhs, Ma Yide (the 1770s - 1849 AD) and Ma Hualong (deceased 1871 AD), it grew wealthy from the profits of caravan trade across Inner Mongolia, between Baotou, Hohhot and Beijing, and Jinjipu became an important commercial and religious center. During the Muslim Rebellion of 1862 AD -1877 AD, Jinjipu became the headquarter of the rebels in the Ningxia region. The town fell to Zuo Zongtang's troops in January 1871 AD, and over a thousand rebels and residents were massacred; Ma Hualong with his family and Jahriyya officials were executed in March 1871 AD.
You Tube Video: The Bronze Gorge Reservoir, Hydro-electric Dam and 10 Stupa′s, Wuzhong City.
A Full listing of Wuzhong City Landmarks, Monuments, Hotspots and other sites of importance in alphabetical order. Search through the list to find your Full Report and Photo-Virtual Tour of each monument or landmark within the City, or Region of Wuzhong in Ningxia Hui AR of China (PRC).
Other tourist attraction less well-known, especially to Foreign visitors are the NiuShou Shan with its Temples, and the so called Qingtongxia Tourist Zone.
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In July of 2010 the Qintongxia (City) District of Wuzhong City Prefecture became the stage of the Pakistan-China YOUYI-III (Friendship) Joint Military Drills. The exercises were intent to increase cooperation in anti-terrorism skills and education of Chinese Military in such practices.
In the words of the Commander of China's Lanzhou Military Area Command under who's authority the Ningxia Region falls, the joint military exercise between Pakistan and China "is of profound and far-reaching importance in consolidating the friendship between the two countries and armies, upgrading their capabilities in fighting terrorism together and safeguarding regional peace and stability". Commander Wang Guosheng made these remarks at the opening ceremony of the China and Pakistan joint anti-terrorism drill that started in Qingtongxia in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region on Saturday, July 1st of 2010.
Apart from maintaining good relations with a vital strategic neighboring nation, China's interest in the exercises are first and foremost the stabilizing and pacifying the Western regions, mainly in Xinjiang-Uighur Autonomous Region, but alo such restive regions as Tibet. China's western-most city, the City of Kashgar, is directly connected to the Pakistani Capital of Islamabad through the Karakoram Highway, at the moment the highest road in the world. Due West of Kashgar the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan adds further fuel and weapons to be used by terrorist and recently large ethnic clashes in Kyrgyzstan have further emphasized the specific military needs for the region.
The drill, code-named "Friendship-2010," was the third of its kind between the two countries. More than 200 people, including soldier participants and military spectators, attended the opening ceremony of the drill. Commander Wang said the drill would also help promoting military understanding and mutual trust, enhancing military exchanges
and cooperation between the two sides. Lieutenant General Khalid Shameem Wynne, Chief of the General Staff of the Pakistan Army, speaking on the occasion
You Tube Video: The YOUYI-III Joint Chinese-Pakistani Anti-terror exercises in Qingtongxia, Wuzhong City, Ningxia Hui AR in 2010.
Asia Report - Map of Karakoram Highway / China-Pakistan Mountain Highway
said Pakistan and China had all-weather friendship, which could transcend borders and have enjoyed popular support. He said the drill showed the two countries' determination to combat the "three forces"—referring to extremism, separatism and terrorism.
China and Pakistan held their first-ever joint anti-terrorism exercise, "Friendship-2004," in Xinjiang's Taxkorgan Tajik Autonomous County which is situated along the strategic Karakoram Highway and borders on restive Tajikistan, conflict ridden Afghanistan and the unstabile nation of Pakistan. About 200 border soldiers from both sides participated. The second joint anti-terror military drill, "Friendship-2006," was carried out in the hills of northern Pakistan's Abbottabad. More than 400 soldiers from the both armies took part. [Source: CCTV News Channel]
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Wuzhong is connected to Yinchuan via China National Highway 211.
Another large industry in the City is of an entirely different nature. This is the Xiangyun Fur Co. Ltd.which was established in 1984.
Due to its good access and abundance of good quality Mongolian Fur(s), the Xianyang company was able to develop very rapidly and now does business on a large scale nationally and even internationally. Among things it has the most advanced equipment as well as the largest scale in local area ,tanning and dyeing, producing and trading within China entire.
Xianyang Fur Company in Qingtongxia District process around 130 thousand Mongolian Furs of high quality in a year. It maintains high quality, producing clothing and adornment, but also a wide variety of household articles and other products such as scarves, collars, cuffs, handbags,shawls, clothes, hats, cushions ect in Tibet-lamb fur, fox fur, mink fur, and rabbit fur. Products are exported widely to Europe, the United Kingdom, USA and Japan as well as in China.
In 2002 Xianyang expanded, building a new factory in Tongxiang of Zhejiang Province in 2002.
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