Why Pingliang
Pingliang is a prefecture-level city situated in eastern Gansu Province, China. Established in 376 AD, the city holds historical significance as the reported origin of the Ashina clan, who established the First Turkic Khaganate. It is also recognized as the birthplace of several prominent figures, including Huangfu Mi, author of the earliest acupuncture text, novelist Niu Sengru, and Southern Song dynasty military leaders Wu Jie and Wu Lin. Renowned film composer Zhao Jiping is another notable resident.
Positioned on the Loess Plateau, Pingliang features terrain with elevations varying from 890 to 2,957 meters, while the urban area sits at approximately 1,400 meters above sea level. The city borders the neighboring provinces and regions of Shaanxi to the south and east, as well as Ningxia to the north. Specific adjacent prefectures include Xianyang, Baoji, Tianshui, Dingxi, Baiyin, Guyuan, and Qingyang.
The region's primary landmark is the neighboring Kongtong Mountains. This area is considered sacred within Taoism and is traditionally regarded as the mythical location where the Yellow Emperor met with the immortal Guangchengzi.
Pingliang experiences a four-season, monsoon-influenced humid continental climate shaped by its altitude. Winters are cold and dry, whereas summers are warm and humid, with the majority of precipitation falling between June and September. Average monthly temperatures range from a low of -4.2 °C in January to a high of 21.5 °C in July. The area enjoys significant annual sunlight, accumulating roughly 2,381 hours of bright sunshine each year.
Travelers and motorists can access Pingliang via major roadways. Route options include China National Highway 312, which connects the city to Xi'an, and the G22 Qingdao–Lanzhou Expressway, which provides access toward southern Ningxia and Lanzhou, the capital of Gansu.
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