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Overview of Honggu District, Gansu, China

Honggu District is a municipal district under the jurisdiction of Lanzhou City, Gansu Province, China, located in the central part of Gansu Province, located in the Huangshui River basin, with a total area of about 535 square kilometers. The district is famous for its agriculture and mineral resources, and is an important coal-producing area and specialty agricultural base in Lanzhou, producing agricultural products such as Honggu wolfberries and plateau summer vegetables.

Geographic location and transportation

Honggu District, bordering Xigu District in the east and Qinghai Province in the west, is an important hub at the junction of Gan and Qing provinces. Lianhuo Expressway, Beijing-Tibet Expressway and Lanzhou-Qingdao Railway run through the whole area, about 100 kilometers away from Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport, the transportation network is developed, and it has a significant location advantage.

Economy and Specialty Industries

Regional economy to energy, agriculture and building materials industry, coal mining has a long history, while relying on the Huangshui River, a tributary of the Yellow River to develop irrigated agriculture. In recent years, the focus on creating "Honggu wolfberry" geographical indication brand, and gradually develop logistics and eco-tourism industry.

Cultural and environmental characteristics

Honggu District is a temperate continental climate, the temperature difference between day and night is large. The district retains a rich folk culture of the northwest, including intangible cultural heritages such as Qinqiang and Taiping Drum. There are natural landscapes in the district, such as the Hai Shi Wan Park, which presents the typical characteristics of interlocking loess plateau and river valley landscapes.