Why Qingyang
Qingyang is a prefecture-level city located in eastern Gansu Province, China. Positioned in the eastern Gansu basin on the Loess Plateau along the lower middle section of the Yellow River, it is often locally designated as Longdong. The territory functions as an administrative peninsula, bordered by Shaanxi to the north, northeast, and southeast, Ningxia to the west and northwest, and Pingliang to the south and southwest.
The regional topography features elevations spanning between 885 and 2,082 meters above sea level. Five principal rivers traverse the area, including the Malian, Pu, Hong, Silang, and Hulu rivers, which collectively produce an annual streamflow exceeding 800 million cubic meters. Territorially, Qingyang comprises one urban district, seven counties, and 146 towns, supporting a population of over two million residents.
Historically, the area formed part of the cradle of early civilizations along the Yellow River and served as a core territory for the ancient Qin state. In more recent history, it played a role during the Chinese Communist Revolution within the Shaan–Gan–Ning Border Region. Historical accounts from 1490 AD also record a dramatic event interpreted as a possible meteor shower or asteroid breakup, during which falling stones caused widespread casualties according to surviving records.
The region retains a distinct folk culture with traditional arts that remain active today. Visitors and cultural enthusiasts can observe long-standing regional artistic expressions, including shadow puppet theater, intricate paper cuts, traditional folk music, and local songs. The Qingyang sachet is another well-known traditional handicraft associated with the area's paper-cutting and folk traditions.
Economically, the district balances energy production and agriculture. Petroleum and natural gas extraction form a central industrial pillar, while agricultural activities encompass grain cultivation, livestock such as cattle and Huan County sheep, and various fruits including apples, dates, and apricots. Additionally, dozens of traditional Chinese medicinal herbs are gathered or cultivated in the surrounding countryside, with many varieties prepared for export.
Transportation access to Qingyang is provided by air and road networks. The city is served by Qingyang Airport, along with major road connections including China National Highways 211 and 309, as well as the G22 Qingdao–Lanzhou Expressway. Limited rail connections are available via a station on the Xi'an–Pingliang railway line located in Ning County.
Qingyang experiences a monsoonal, humid continental climate characterized by seasonal variations. Average monthly temperatures fluctuate from a low of −3.8 °C in January to a peak of 21.9 °C in July, with an overall annual average temperature of 9.8 °C. Most of the annual precipitation of 542.2 millimeters occurs during the warmer summer months from June through September, whereas winter conditions remain predominantly dry.
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