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Haidong Prefecture
Haidong ( zh, s=海东市, p=Hǎidōng shì) is a prefecture-level city of Qinghai province in Western China. Its name literally means "east of the (Qinghai) Lake." On 8 February 2013 Haidong was upgraded from a prefecture ( zh, labels=no , s=海东地区) into a prefecture-level city. Haidong is the third most populous administrative division in Qinghai after Xining and Golmud. Haidong was historically populated by the Qiang people, although the area has been inhabited as early as 6000 years ago. In 121 BC the area was captured by Huo Qubing, defeating the Xiongnu. In 399 AD the Xianbei founded the state of Nanliang, with its capital in Ledu District. Geography Haidong is the easternmost division of Qinghai province. It is bounded by Xining, the provincial capital, to the West, the Datong River Valley to the north, Gansu to the east, and the Yellow River to the south. Mountain ranges tower above the district of which the main valley is that of the Huang Shui (Tib. ''Tson ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prefecture-level City
A prefecture-level city () or prefectural city is an administrative division of the China, People's Republic of China (PRC), ranking below a province of China, province and above a Counties of the People's Republic of China, county in China's administrative structure. Details During the Republican era, many of China's prefectural cities were designated as Counties of Taiwan, counties as the country's second level division below a province. From 1949 to 1983, the official term was a province-administrated city (Chinese: 省辖市). Prefectural level cities form the second level of the administrative structure (alongside prefecture of China, prefectures, Leagues of China, leagues and autonomous prefectures). Administrative chiefs (mayors) of prefectural level cities generally have the same rank as a division chief () of a national ministry. Since the 1980s, most former prefectures have been renamed into prefecture-level cities. A prefectural level city is a "city" () and "p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xiongnu
The Xiongnu (, ) were a tribal confederation of Nomad, nomadic peoples who, according to ancient Chinese historiography, Chinese sources, inhabited the eastern Eurasian Steppe from the 3rd century BC to the late 1st century AD. Modu Chanyu, the supreme leader after 209 BC, founded the Xiongnu Empire. After overthrowing their previous overlords, the Yuezhi, the Xiongnu became the dominant power on the steppes of East Asia, centred on the Mongolian Plateau. The Xiongnu were also active in areas now part of Siberia, Inner Mongolia, Gansu and Xinjiang. Their relations with the Chinese dynasties to the south-east were complex—alternating between various periods of peace, war, and subjugation. Ultimately, the Xiongnu were defeated by the Han dynasty in a Han–Xiongnu Wars, centuries-long conflict, which led to the confederation splitting in two, and forcible resettlement of large numbers of Xiongnu within Han borders. During the Sixteen Kingdoms era, listed as one of the "Fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Huzhu Tu Autonomous County
Huzhu Tu Autonomous County (; Monguor: ), or in short Huzhu County (), is an autonomous county under the jurisdiction of the prefecture-level city of Haidong, in the east of Qinghai province, China, bordering Gansu province to the northeast. It has an area of and approximately 370,000 inhabitants (2004). Its seat is the town of Weiyuan. The monastery of Chuzang, located in the town of Nanmenxia some northwest of the seat of Huzhu County, is listed as a national monument of China (since 2006). The Xining Caojiabao Airport (IATA: XNN, ICAO: ZLXN) which serves Xining, capital of Qinghai Province, is located in the county. Administrative divisions Huzhu is divided into 1 subdistrict, 7 towns and 9 townships, and 2 ethnic townships. *Gaozhai Subdistrict () *Weiyuan Town () *Danma Town () *Nanmenxia Town () *Jiading Town () *Tangchuan Town () *Wushi Town () *Wufeng Town () *Taizi Township () *Xishan Township () *Hongyazigou Township () *Halazhigou Township () *Dongshan Town ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minhe Hui And Tu Autonomous County
Minhe Hui and Tu Autonomous County ( zh, s=民和回族土族自治县; Xiao'erjing: ; Monguor: ), known in Tibetan as Kamalog, is the easternmost county in Qinghai Province, China. It is under the administration of Haidong (lit. Eastern Qinghai) Region. "Hui" refers to the Chinese Muslims, whereas "Tu" refers to the ethnic group known as “ Monguor” in the West and as " Tu Zu" in China. It borders the Honggu District of Gansu on the east, demarcated by the Datong River, a tributary to the Huangshui River, which eventually flows into the Yellow River. The county is multi-ethnic and significant to not only holding the most densely populated Tu Zu settlement in Sanchuan/ Guanting in its southeastern portion, but also as the homeland of the legendary Emperor Yü the Great, who established the Xia dynasty (2070–1600 BC), the first ever recorded dynasty in the ancient Chinese history based on recent archaeological discoveries. Administrative divisions Minhe is divided int ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ledu, Haidong
Ledu District (; ) is a district of the city of Haidong, Qinghai province, China. Nearby are Ping'an District and the city of Xining. Ledu used to be named Nianbo county before 1929. The county dates back to 1724. On 8 February 2013 Ledu was upgraded from a county into a district. Ledu District is served by the G6 Beijing–Lhasa Expressway. Subdivisions Ledu District is divided into 2 subdistricts, 6 towns, 9 townships, and 3 ethnic townships: * Nianbo Subdistrict () * Ganggou Subdistrict () * Yurun Town () * Shoule Town () * Gaomiao Town () * Hongshui Town () * Gaodian Town () * Qutan Town () * Gonghe Township () * Zhongling Township () * Lijia Township () * Luhua Township () * Maying Township () * Machang Township () * Putai Township () * Fengdui Township () * Chengtai Township () * Zongtar Tibetan Ethnic Township (, ) * Zhungba Tibetan Ethnic Township (, ) * Dara Tu Ethnic Township () Climate See also * Liuwan Museum of Ancient Painted Pottery References Ext ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
China Meteorological Administration
The China Meteorological Administration (CMA) is the national weather service of the People's Republic of China. The institution is located in Beijing. History The agency was originally established in December 1949 as the Central Military Commission Meteorological Bureau. It replaced the Central Weather Bureau formed in 1941. In 1994, the CMA was transformed from a subordinate governmental body into one of the public service agencies under the State Council.CMA.gov history Meteorological bureaus are established in 31 provinces, autonomous regions and [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ping'an District
Ping'an District () formerly known as Ping'anyi (), is an administrative district and the seat of the city of Haidong, in the east of Qinghai Province, China, located about east from Xining. Its postal code is 810600, and its population is 127,480, 29.4% of whom belong to ethnic minorities. The area is known for its Selenium resources. During the Han dynasty it was known as Anyi County, and as Zhongge during the Tang dynasty, then as Pingrong and Ping'an during the Ming and Qing dynasty respectively. In 2015, Ping'an County became Ping'an District. Administrative divisions Ping'an District is divided into two subdistricts, one town A town is a type of a human settlement, generally larger than a village but smaller than a city. The criteria for distinguishing a town vary globally, often depending on factors such as population size, economic character, administrative stat ..., five townships, and one other township-level division. The district's two subdistricts are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diurnal Temperature Range
In meteorology, diurnal temperature variation is the variation between a high air temperature and a low temperature that occurs during the same day. Temperature lag Temperature lag, also known as thermal inertia, is an important factor in diurnal temperature variation. Peak daily temperature generally occurs ''after'' noon, as air keeps absorbing net heat for a period of time from morning through noon and some time thereafter. Similarly, minimum daily temperature generally occurs substantially after midnight, indeed occurring during early morning in the hour around dawn, since heat is lost all night long. The analogous annual phenomenon is seasonal lag. As solar energy strikes the Earth's surface each morning, a shallow layer of air directly above the ground is heated by conduction. Heat exchange between this shallow layer of warm air and the cooler air above is very inefficient. On a warm summer's day, for example, air temperatures may vary by from just above the ground to c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Köppen Climate Classification
The Köppen climate classification divides Earth climates into five main climate groups, with each group being divided based on patterns of seasonal precipitation and temperature. The five main groups are ''A'' (tropical), ''B'' (arid), ''C'' (temperate), ''D'' (continental), and ''E'' (polar). Each group and subgroup is represented by a letter. All climates are assigned a main group (the first letter). All climates except for those in the ''E'' group are assigned a seasonal precipitation subgroup (the second letter). For example, ''Af'' indicates a tropical rainforest climate. The system assigns a temperature subgroup for all groups other than those in the ''A'' group, indicated by the third letter for climates in ''B'', ''C'', ''D'', and the second letter for climates in ''E''. Other examples include: ''Cfb'' indicating an oceanic climate with warm summers as indicated by the ending ''b.'', while ''Dwb'' indicates a semi-Monsoon continental climate, monsoonal continental climate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cool Semi-arid Climate
A semi-arid climate, semi-desert climate, or steppe climate is a dry climate sub-type. It is located on regions that receive precipitation below potential evapotranspiration, but not as low as a desert climate. There are different kinds of semi-arid climates, depending on variables such as temperature, and they give rise to different biomes. Defining attributes of semi-arid climates A more precise definition is given by the Köppen climate classification, which treats steppe climates (''BSh'' and ''BSk'') as intermediates between desert climates (BW) and humid climates (A, C, D) in ecological characteristics and agricultural potential. Semi-arid climates tend to support short, thorny or scrubby vegetation and are usually dominated by either grasses or shrubs as they usually cannot support forests. To determine if a location has a semi-arid climate, the precipitation threshold must first be determined. The method used to find the precipitation threshold (in millimeters): * multi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tsongkha
Tsongkha (; ), also known as Qingtang () and Gusiluo (), was a Tibetan theocracy that ruled northeastern Tibet from 997 to 1104. History In 997 the elders of Amdo found a descendant of the Yarlung dynasty in Gaochang by the name of Qinanling Wenqianbu. They took him to Hezhou where they named him Gusiluo/Juesiluo, otherwise known as Gyelsé, meaning "son of Buddha". In 1008 Gusiluo was enthroned at Kuozhou as Tsenpo. In 1017 Tsongkha was defeated by the Song dynasty commander Cao Wei. In 1025 Gusiluo relocated to Miaochuan. In 1032 Gusiluo relocated to Qingtang. Around the same time his eldest son Xiazhan established himself in Hezhou and his second son Mozhanjiao in Tsongkha. In 1054 assisted the Song army in resolving a dispute among Tibetan tribes. In 1058 a Khitan princess married Gusiluo's son Dongzhan. Dongzhan killed Xiazhan and Mozhanjiao. In 1065 Gusiluo died and was succeeded by his son Dongzhan. Mucheng, son of Xiazhan, declared independence in Hezhou. M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Huangshui River
The Huangshui River, Huang Shui, or Tsong Chu is a river in Qinghai and Gansu, China. It is a left tributary of the Yellow River and its total length is with a basin area of . Etymology The Huangshui River () is also referred to simply as Huang Shui () in China. The river was formerly romanized as the Hwong-Choui. In Amdo Tibetan, the Huangshui River is known as the Tsong Chu ( Tibetan: ཙོང་ཆུ་). History The Huangshui River Valley, also known as Tsongkha ( Tibetan: ཙོང་ཁ་), has long been important as a route between Chinese, Tibetan, and Mongolian cultures. As one of the few fertile valleys on the northeast edge of the Tibetan Plateau, the river's basin has supported agriculture for various Neolithic and Bronze Age civilizations including the Majiayao culture, Qijia culture, Xindian culture, and Kayue culture. Huangshui River Valley was also one of the routes utilized by travelers on the Northern Silk Road. The city of Xining formed on the Huangsh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
