| Native name | 贵德县 • |
|---|---|
| Country | China |
| Province | Qinghai |
| Autonomous prefecture | Hainan |
| County seat | Qusib (Heyin) |
| Area total | 3504 km² |
| Population total | 105645 |
| Population as of | 2020 |
| Coordinates | 35.989°N 101.471°E |
| Time zone | China Standard (UTC+8) |
| Website | www.guide.gov.cn |
| Elevation min | 2710 m |
| Elevation max | 5011 m |
| Order | st |
|---|---|
| S | 贵德县 |
| T | 貴德縣 |
| P | Guìdé Xiàn |
| J | gwai3dak1 jyun2 |
| Wylie | khri ka rdzong |
| Zwpy | Triga Zong |
Guide County (, ) is a county in the east of Qinghai Province, China. It is under the administration of Hainan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture. In Tibetan it is known as Trika. In 2015 it had a population of 108,800, of which 37.8% Tibetans, and 16.1% other ethnic minorities.[1] In 2018 the population was 110,900.[2]
It is located along the Yellow River, surrounded by hilly terrain on either side of the river valley.[1]
Guide was first established during the Yuan dynasty. The area became part of Ming Dynasty China in 1370.[citation needed] In 1953 it was placed under jurisdiction of Hainan prefecture.[3]
Guide old town
The city's earthen walls and buildings were built between 1375 and 1380. The city was enlarged in 1590. After the founding of the People's Republic, the moats were filled in and the North and South gates were pulled down, as well as the towers. In 2010 work commenced to restore the gates and towers.[4]
Economics
Guide is known in Qinghai as a fruit producing county, in particular for pear cultivation, as it has a relatively mild climate. The Laxiwa Dam in Guide is the largest hydropower station on the upper reaches of the Yellow River.[2]
Administrative divisions
Guide governs over 4 towns, 2 townships, and 1 ethnic township.[2][5] The county seat is in Qusib (Heyin).[1]
| Name | Simplified Chinese | Hanyu Pinyin | Tibetan | Wylie | Administrative division code | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towns | ||||||
| Qusib Town (Masib, Heyin) | 河阴镇 | Héyīn Zhèn | chu srib grong brdal | 632523100 | ||
| Qurub Town (Hexi) | 河西镇 | Héxī Zhèn | chu rub grong brdal | 632523101 | ||
| Lasêwa Town (Laxiwa) | 拉西瓦镇 | Lāxīwǎ Zhèn | la ze ba grong brdal | 632523102 | ||
| Changmar Town (Changmu) | 常牧镇 | Chángmù Zhèn | 'phrang dmar grong brdal | 632523103 | ||
| Townships | ||||||
| Quxar Township (Hedong) | 河东乡 | Hédōng Xiāng | chu shar yul tsho | 632523200 | ||
| Garji Township (Garing, Garang) | 尕让乡 | Gǎràng Xiāng | dkar brjid zhang | 632523202 | ||
| Ethnic township | ||||||
| Gabroin Hui Ethnic Township (Gabroinxung, Xinjie) | 新街回族乡 | Xīnjiē Huízú Xiāng | kab ron hos rigs yul tsho | 632523201 | ||
Transport
The Guide General Aviation Airport started construction in 2018.[6]
See also
References
- ^ "自然地理". Guide County Government. 11 May 2016.
- ^ "贵德县基本情况（2018年）". www.guide.gov.cn. Retrieved 2021-07-07.
- ^ "贵德县情". www.guide.gov.cn. Retrieved 2021-07-07.
- ^ "存留在黄河上游的贵德古城". Archived from the original on 2014-08-14.
- ^ "2020年统计用区划代码". www.stats.gov.cn. Retrieved 2021-07-07.
- ^ "青海首个通用机场项目开工 2018年竣工并投用_民航资源网". news.carnoc.com. Retrieved 2021-07-07.