China Shaanxi Province

Baoji

Shaanxi Province · China
Baoji, China
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Baoji, in western Shaanxi Province, sits where the Wei River crosses the Guanzhong Plain, with the Qinling Mountains rising to the south. Historically known as Chen Cang, the city has a long role in Chinese civilization and is associated with the birthplace of Taoism, along with significant archaeological sites. Shaanxi's second-largest city, it combines river and mountain access with a substantial record of cultural heritage.

  • Population3,321,853
  • Nearest water from center1.0 km
  • Nearest mountain from center2.2 km