My hometown, Jinzhong, is located in the middle of Shanxi Province, with Taihang in the east, Fenhe in the west, Linfen in Changzhi in the south, Lvliang in the southwest and Yangquan in the northeast. Hebei province is connected with Taiyuan in the northwest. It is 165 kilometers wide from east to west and 243 kilometers long from north to south, with a total area of 16,44 square kilometers, cultivated land area of 35,585.33 hectares, and forest coverage area of about 12%. The whole city is stepped, with Taihang Mountain in the east, hills in the middle and basins in the west. There are one district and one city, 9 counties, 19 townships and 3,568 administrative villages in the city.
Jinzhong has a mild climate with distinct seasons, which is a typical temperate climate type. The temperature difference between winter and summer is large. Generally, it is coldest in January and hottest in July, with an average annual precipitation of 54mm.
Jinzhong is a new industrial and agricultural area with superior geographical conditions and abundant natural resources. The proven minerals are coal, iron, aluminum, copper, phosphorus, lead and zinc. Agricultural production has unique conditions. There are more than 1 rivers in China, including Fenhe River and Xiaohe River. Convenient irrigation, the land in the west is thick, and crops are easy to grow due to the influence of continental monsoon climate. It is one of the main producing areas of grain, cotton, vegetables and fruits in our province. Taihang Mountain in the east is the main pastoral area in our province with high mountains and wide slopes and delicious aquatic plants.
With the development of economy, the local products in Jinzhong also attract foreign tourists. The watermelons in Taigu are sweet and delicious, and the apples in Qixian are famous far and near. Pingyao's yam is called "ginseng" in Shanxi, and Pingyao beef and Taigu cake have long been famous in rivers and lakes. The pasta in Jinzhong is a must, and Huairen vinegar with good color and delicious taste, Liuqu fragrant wine in Qixian County and Guilingji wine are called "tonic kings", and the ceramic utensils in Hongshan are crystal clear.
Jinzhong city is located in the middle reaches of the Yellow River and is one of the birthplaces of Chinese culture. In the long river of history, Jinzhong is rich in humanities, and there are many rural sages, such as Jietui, Nie Gai, an outspoken Ren Xia poet, Wang Wei, a modern calligrapher, Zhao Tieshan, etc. In addition, there are many cultural relics and scenic spots all over the city, which also add luster to Jinzhong. Yuci has Yuci Old Town, Changjia Manor, Pingyao has a historic city-Pingyao Ancient City, the world's first draft bank-Rishengchang, Taigu has Sanduotang, Baita, Giant Foshan, Xiyang has Shima Temple, Qixian has Qiao Family Courtyard, Lingshi has Wang Family Courtyard, Jiexiu has Mianshan and Zhangbei Castle ..., and there are ancient buildings in the whole region.
The local operas include Jin Opera, Qitai Yangko, Zuo Quan Xiaohua Opera, Zuo Quan Folk Song and Yushe Bawang Whip, which have firmly stepped on the historical stage. When it comes to customs and customs in the Ming Dynasty, it is even more endless. Nanzhuang's fire, Taigu Lantern and Tim Cang Festival are all colorful.
Jinzhong City is located in the hinterland of Shanxi, next to Taiyuan, with convenient transportation, only 1 minutes' drive from Taiyuan Airport. There are three railway lines, namely Shitai, Tongpu and Taijiao, and there are 27,18 national highways and three expressways, namely Universiade, Taichang and Taijiu, which provide favorable conditions for developing Jinzhong tourism and promoting economic construction.
"Sincerely invite guests from all over the world, and have a good reputation for meeting guests from all over the world". Jinzhong will make great strides with the pace of reform and opening up, respond to the call of the country, adopt people's opinions, and create a brilliant hometown. Create Jinzhong into the most dynamic urban agglomeration in central China, and become an ideal harmonious Jinzhong, cultural Jinzhong and charming Jinzhong.
I personally live in this land, and I am proud of it.