Pingchuan County, Gansu Province

Pingchuan District is located in Baiyin City, Gansu Province.

The terrain of Pingchuan District is generally characterized by high in southeast and low in northwest, and inclines from southeast to northwest. This geographical environment makes Pingchuan District rich in natural resources and unique landscape. There are 6,543,800 mu of Pingchuan in the territory, named after Pingchuan, which refers to the vast plain and is an important agricultural area in the upper reaches of the Yellow River.

Pingchuan district belongs to the semi-arid climate in the middle temperate zone, with four distinct seasons, sufficient light and heat, but less precipitation. Such climatic conditions are suitable for developing agriculture, especially for planting crops such as wheat, corn and potatoes. In addition, Pingchuan District also has a certain scale of animal husbandry and forestry and fruit industry.

Historically, Pingchuan District was once one of the important passages of the ancient Silk Road, bearing rich historical and cultural heritage. There are many historical sites and cultural attractions in this area, such as Yin Yin Ancient Capital Scenic Area, which was once an important ferry of the ancient Yellow River with a long history and rich cultural connotations.

The characteristics of hirakawa:

1, Geographical and Geomorphological Features: Pingchuan District is located in the middle of Gansu Province, China, in the transitional zone between the Loess Plateau and Tengger Desert, with unique geographical features. Its landforms are dominated by loess hills, valley plains and desert landscapes, forming a unique natural picture of the Loess Plateau, which is magnificent and intertwined with desert oases.

2. Rich mineral resources: Pingchuan District is extremely rich in mineral resources, especially coal reserves, and is one of the important energy bases in the northwest. In addition, there are many mineral resources such as clay, gypsum and limestone, which provide a solid material foundation for local economic development.

3. Ceramic culture has a long history: Pingchuan District has a profound ceramic culture and is known as the porcelain capital of northwest China. The ceramic making skills here have a long history, and the ancient ceramic firing skills have been passed down from ancient times to the present, combined with modern aesthetics and technological innovation, forming a unique ceramic art style.

The above contents refer to Baidu Encyclopedia-Pingchuan District.