In which province and city is Gangcha County, Haibei Prefecture, Qinghai Province located?
Located in: Gang Cha County, Haibei Prefecture, Qinghai Province
Gang Cha Xian [Gang Cha Xian] is a county under the jurisdiction of Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province, and one of the key animal husbandry counties around the lake in the province. It is located in the west of the state, on the north bank of Qinghai Lake. Shaliuhe Township, where the county seat is located, is 110 kilometers away from the prefecture seat. It has a population of 29,000, mainly Tibetan, accounting for 72.4% of the total population. There are also Han, Mongolian, Hui, Dongxiang and other ethnic groups. It covers an area of 12,000 square kilometers. It governs 5 townships. It was Qiang land in ancient times. From the Western Han Dynasty to the third year of Yongzheng in the Qing Dynasty (1725), it belonged to Xihai County. It was the Marshal's Mansion of Sidu, Tubo and other places, hundreds of households in Handong, the pastoral areas of various Eastern Mongolian tribes, and the unified compilation of 5 tribes and 29 banners in Mongolia. In the sixth year of the Republic of China (1917), it belonged to Dulan, and it was called "Gangcha Thousand Household District" until the eve of liberation. In 1950, the People's Administrative Committee of Gangcha District was established. In 1952, the Gangcha District Working Committee was established. Gangcha County was established in 1953. It is located in the middle section of Datong Mountains in the Qilian Mountains. The mountains in the north are continuous and the south is low and gentle, forming a trapezoidal terrain that slopes from northwest to southeast. Datong Mountain runs across the northern part of the county, dividing the entire territory into two east-west areas. The north is the Huangshui and Datong river basins, and the south is the Qinghai Lake water system. The main rivers in the territory are the Molle River, Kekesai River, Jiangcang River, Shaliu River, Baha Ulan River, Buha River, Hargai River, Gilmont River. It has a plateau continental climate, with an average annual temperature of -0.6°C and an annual precipitation of 370 mm. The main mineral deposits include coal, iron, copper, silver, uranium, etc. Industries include tanning, building materials, raw coal mining, etc. It is a purely animal husbandry county, raising Tibetan sheep, semi-fine wool sheep, yaks, horses, etc. There are wild animals such as deer, musk deer, horse bears, foxes, blue sheep, and marmots, as well as wild medicinal plants such as bezoars, cordyceps, Nobacteria, astragalus, and bupleurum. Qinghai Lake in the territory is rich in yellow fish. The Qinghai-Tibet Railway runs across the entire territory, and the Qinghai-Xinjiang Highway and Huangyuan-Jiaguan Highway pass through the territory, so the transportation is convenient. There are 8 middle schools (including factory and mine schools) and 9 medical and health institutions. Within the territory are the "Beixiangyang Ancient City", "Shebqigou Rock Paintings" and "Halong Rock Paintings" from the Han Dynasty, which are provincial cultural relics protection units. Qinghai Lake Bird Island, located 62 kilometers southwest of Qinghai Lake, is one of the eight largest bird nature reserves in my country. There are more than 30 species of migratory birds such as bar-headed geese, brown-headed geese, and swans on the island. Bird Island is not only a bird and animal scientific research base, but also a research base for domestic and foreign birds. Famous tourist attraction.
Natural resources
Gangcha is rich in natural resources, with vast pastures, a total area of 13.655 million acres, rich water and grass, and is known as the "Promised Land". It is one of the key pastoral areas around the lake in Qinghai Province. one. The county has usable pasture area of 10.863 million acres, accounting for 88.96% of the total land area. The distribution of natural grasslands in the county is closely related to the landforms, climate and other environmental conditions, and is divided into six categories: alpine meadows, mountain meadows, and mountain grasslands. The main plants are alpine willow, Caragana argyi, golden dew, tamarisk, etc.
There are many kinds of wild animals in Gangcha, rich in resources and widely distributed. There are 20 species including white-lipped deer, red deer, brown bear, snow leopard, argali, and jade-belted sea eagle. The Qinghai Lake Bird Island Nature Reserve in the southern part of the county is world-famous. Birds fly in from the far south every year at the beginning of spring, build nests, lay eggs, hatch and raise their young, and then fly back to the south in droves in late autumn. There are 163 species of bar-headed geese, black-necked cranes, brown-headed gulls, whooper swans, etc. Qinghai Lake is rich in naked carp, commonly known as Huang carp, and is rich in fishery resources. There are more than 300 species of economically medicinal plants in the county. Cordyceps sinensis, snow lotus, etc. are more famous, as well as sea buckthorn, mushrooms and other edible plants and fungi.
Gangcha is rich in mineral resources, widely distributed, large reserves, high grade, proven reserves of 1.45 billion tons, high-quality coal, shallow burial, easy to mine, ferrous metal ore, iron ore Reserves are 633,700 tons. It has abundant reserves of copper, silver, and uranium, and has broad prospects for the development of rare metals. The reserves of limestone, silica, and quartzite exceed 100 million tons. Rock gold, lead, zinc, manganese, etc. are also valuable for mining. The groundwater reserves within the territory are 11 billion cubic meters, and the annual runoff is 1.303 billion cubic meters. The water quality is good and has mining and utilization value. Natural mineral water has a large flow rate and excellent quality. It is one of the few high-quality mineral drinks in China.
Scenic Tourism
Qinghai Lake is my country's largest inland saltwater lake, covering an area of 4,635 square kilometers, more than 1.5 times larger than Dongting Lake, and surrounding the lake for more than 360 kilometers. It is said that in the past, it took more than ten days to go around the lake on horseback. Even with today's jeeps, it takes one day to go around the lake.
Qinghai Lake is called "Kukunuoer" in Mongolian, and "Couwenbu" in Tibetan, both of which mean blue sea, which has the same meaning as in Chinese. Historically, the Qiang people also called Qinghai Lake "Bibi He Qiang Sea". In Han literature, it also called it "Fresh Water" and "Xianhai". Of course, the most common name is "Qinghai". It was not until the establishment of Qinghai Province in 1929 that the word "lake" was added to distinguish it from the name of the province. Folks think Qinghai Lake is the "West Lake", and even now, the elderly in the river basin still call it the "West Sea". Qinghai Lake is also a famous historical lake. The beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains and fertile lakeside grasslands have made Qinghai Lake a battleground for military strategists. In order to compete for this Feng Shui treasure land, wars have continued on the Qinghai Lake in history. As early as before the Han Dynasty, the Qiang people lived as nomads in this area, so it was collectively called "Qiang Sea". At the end of the Western Han Dynasty, Wang Mang established Xihai County by the lake and built a city for garrison. During the Northern and Southern Dynasties, the Xianbei Yifu tribe owned Qinghai Lake, and their leader was known as the "King of Qinghai".
Along the Ikwulan River to the north where it meets the Ennaishui River, in front of the towering Dedan Lengbao Mountain, there are strange flowers and grasses and deep valleys. The Gangcha Temple is built here. The temple is located in Gangcha. It is 25 kilometers due north of Chaxian County. On April 5, 1981, the temple reopened, and a lace and white cloth tent was initially used as a temporary sutra hall. The masses actively donated money and rebuilt the temple at the site of the old Sutra Hall in 1982, covering an area of 528 square meters. The newly built Sutra Hall was more magnificent than the original one, with 50 rooms. It also built a Maitreya Hall and a white umbrella-covered Buddha. The Mother Hall, Tara Hall, Dharma Protector Temple, "Jiwa", etc. are distributed around the Sutra Hall. There are also three beautiful white relic pagodas built in the east and west of the temple. The Dharma Wheel on the ridge of the Sutra Hall is brilliant, the umbrellas are exquisite, and the two deers are about to run. Inside the temple, there are carved beams and painted pillars, the pillars are embroidered and wrapped, and sutra mats are spread horizontally. Hundreds of Buddha statues are placed on the walls. Incense is lingering, and the Buddha lamps are always bright. There are more than 30 murals and more than 20 statues in the Buddhist hall. On the left side is a statue of "Deqin Zhihua" and on the right side is a statue of "Jiyaba". Thousands of Buddhas are lined up on both sides of the grid.
Township Overview
Sha Liuhe Township [Sha Liu He Xiang] is a township under the jurisdiction of Gangcha County, Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province. Located in the southern part of the county, it is the seat of the county government. The population is 9,000, mainly Han, with Tibetan, Hui and other ethnic minorities, among which Tibetans account for 46% of the total population. Covers an area of 1,000 square kilometers. It has jurisdiction over 7 village (pastoral) committees including Xinhai, Sinai, Guoluocang Gongma, Panbao, Hongshan, Gaqu and Hedong. Shaliuhe Township was established in 1957. In 1958, it was merged with Yikwulan District to form Yikwulan Commune. In 1962, it was changed to Shaliuhe Township. In 1969, it was changed to Shaliuhe Commune. In 1984, it was changed to Shaliuhe Township. It is located in the lakeside plain, with Wayin River and Shaliu River flowing through the territory. Industries include coal mining, construction, and building materials. The main occupation is animal husbandry, raising yaks, Tibetan sheep, horses, etc. The simple highway is connected to the Qinghai-Xinjiang Highway and the transportation is convenient.
Yi Ke Wu Lan Xiang [Yi Ke Wu Lan Xiang] is a township under the jurisdiction of Gangcha County, Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province. It is located in the south of the county, 4 kilometers away from the county seat. The population is 4,000, mainly Tibetan, accounting for 98% of the total population. Covers an area of 1,000 square kilometers. It has jurisdiction over six pastoral committees: Gongma, Yaxiu, Yagonma, Shangmuduo, Jiaoshike Gongma, and Jiaoshikexiuma. Ikwulan District was established in 1957, and Ikwulan Commune was merged with Shaliuhe Township in 1958. It was changed to Ikwulan Township in 1962, to Ikwulan Commune in 1969, and to Ikwulan Commune in 1984. Lanxiang. Located in the lakeside plain, Tangmuduo River flows through the territory and merges into Qinghai Lake. Mineral deposits include coal, copper, silver, uranium, limestone, etc. Mainly animal husbandry, raising Tibetan sheep, yaks, horses, etc. The Qinghai-Tibet (Tibet) railway and highway pass through the territory, and the transportation is convenient.
Ha Er Gai Xiang [Ha Er Gai Xiang] is a township under the jurisdiction of Gangcha County, Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province. It is located in the south of the county, 27 kilometers away from the county seat. The population is 7,000, mainly Tibetan, accounting for 81% of the total population. Covers an area of 2,000 square kilometers. It has jurisdiction over 8 village (pastoral) committees: Gonggongma, Yaxiuma, Huancangxiuma, Guoluo, Zangxiuma, Qiecha, Chala and Tangqu. Hargai District was established in 1958, changed to Hargai Commune in the same year, Hargai Township in 1962, Hargai Commune in 1969, and Hargai Township in 1984. Located in the lakeside plain. The Hargai River flows through the territory and flows into Qinghai Lake. Mineral deposits include coal, silver, etc. Mainly animal husbandry, raising Tibetan sheep, yaks, horses, etc. The Qinghai-Tibet (Tibet) railway runs through the territory, and the transportation is convenient.
Quan Ji Xiang [Quan Ji Xiang] is a township under the jurisdiction of Gangcha County, Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province. It is located in the southwest of the county, 25 kilometers away from the county seat. The population is 4,000, mainly Tibetan, accounting for 78% of the total population. Area: 1,000 square kilometers. It has jurisdiction over six pastoral committees: Hemao, Zhasuhe, Niannasoma, Ningxia, Qieji and Xinquan. Quanji District was established in 1954, changed to Quanji Commune in 1958, Quanji Township in 1962, Quanji Commune in 1969, and Quanji Township in 1984. Located in the lakeside plain, Quanji River flows through the territory and merges into Qinghai Lake. Mineral deposits include coal, copper, silver, gold, etc. Mainly animal husbandry, raising Tibetan sheep, yaks, horses, etc. The Qinghai-Tibet (Tibet) railway runs through the territory, and the transportation is convenient.
Ji Er Men Xiang [Ji Er Men Xiang] is a township under the jurisdiction of Gangcha County, Haibei Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province. It is located in the southwest of the county, 52 kilometers away from the county seat. The population is 2,000, mainly Tibetan, accounting for 90% of the total population. Covers an area of 1,000 square kilometers. It has jurisdiction over five pastoral committees: Rimang, Huancang Gongma, Xiangyang, Xiunao Gongma, and Xiunao Ma. In 1958, the villages of Rimang, Huangcang Gongma, and Xigeleng were separated from Quanji District to form Gilmeng District. In the same year, it was changed to Gilmeng Commune, and in 1984 it was changed to Gilmeng Township. Located in the lakeside plain, the Gilmeng River merges into the Buha River in the territory and then flows into Qinghai Lake. Mainly animal husbandry, raising Tibetan sheep, yaks, horses, etc. The Qinghai-Tibet (Tibet) railway runs through the territory, and the transportation is convenient. There are "Beixiangyang Ancient City", "Shebqigou Rock Paintings" and "Halong Rock Paintings" within the territory, which are provincial-level cultural relics protection units.
On January 19, 2021, the State Ethnic Affairs Commission named Gangcha County as the eighth batch of national ethnic unity and progress demonstration areas.
On December 2, 2020, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced the second batch of national all-region tourism demonstration zones, and Gangcha County was on the list.
On July 29, 2020, the National Patriotic Health Campaign Committee re-confirmed Gangcha County as a national health township (county) in 2020.
On February 16, 2016, Gangcha County was included in the list of counties (cities, districts) with basically balanced development of compulsory education in the country in 2015.