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Baiyun
Baiyun (generally ) may refer to: Guangzhou * Baiyun District, Guangzhou *Baiyun Mountain (Guangdong) * Baiyun New Town * Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, in Huadu District *Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (former), closed down in 2004 *Baiyun Subdistrict, Guangzhou, subdivision of Yuexiu District Subdistricts * Baiyun Subdistrict, Dalian, subdivision of Xigang District, Dalian, Liaoning * , subdivision of Liangyuan District, Shangqiu, Henan * , subdivision of Dongyang, Zhejiang * , subdivision of Liandu District, Lishui, Zhejiang * , subdivision of Haishu District, Ningbo, Zhejiang * , subdivision of Kecheng District, Quzhou, Zhejiang * , subdivision of Jiaojiang District, Taizhou, Zhejiang Towns * , town in Pingba District, Anshun, Guizhou * , town in Zitong County, Sichuan Townships * , subdivision of Wulong District, Chongqing * , subdivision of Yongtai County, Fujian * , subdivision of Rongshui Miao Autonomous County, Guangxi * , subdivision of Chishui City ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is the major airport of Guangzhou, Guangdong province, in Southern China. Both airport codes were inherited from the former Baiyun Airport, and the IATA code is derived from Guangzhou's historical romanization ''Canton''. Baiyun Airport serves as a hub for China Southern Airlines, FedEx Express, 9 Air, Hainan Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines. In 2020, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on aviation, it was the world's busiest airport by passenger traffic, handling 43.8 million passengers. In 2021, Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport was the world's eighth- busiest airport by passenger traffic, with 40.2 million passengers handled, making it also the busiest airport outside the United States, and the busiest in China. As for cargo traffic, the airport was China's second-busiest, as well as the second-busiest airport worldwide in terms of aircraft movements. Overview 1932–2004 The old Baiyun Airport opened in 1932. Due to the e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baiyun District, Guangzhou
Baiyun District is one of 11 urban districts of the prefecture-level city of Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong Province, China. The district is located in the city's northern suburbs, and is named after the Baiyun Mountain (the "White Cloud Mountain"), one of the area's natural attractions. Administrative divisions There are currently 18 subdistricts and 4 towns. On 19 December 2013 four new subdistricts (Yuncheng, Helong, Baiyunhu, & Shimen) were established from carving out of existing subdistricts. History Nowadays Baiyun District was originally governed by Panyu County (now Panyu District) and Nanhai County (now Nanhai District). However, since 1924, the district changed its name as new suburb of Guangzhou (Canton) city. in June 1954, Baiyun District was formally established. Economy For many years, Guangzhou's main airport, the (Former) Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport was located within Baiyun District. In 2004, the airport was relocated farther north fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baiyun Subdistrict, Dalian
Baiyun (generally ) may refer to: Guangzhou *Baiyun District, Guangzhou *Baiyun Mountain (Guangdong) * Baiyun New Town *Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, in Huadu District *Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (former), closed down in 2004 *Baiyun Subdistrict, Guangzhou, subdivision of Yuexiu District Subdistricts * Baiyun Subdistrict, Dalian, subdivision of Xigang District, Dalian, Liaoning * , subdivision of Liangyuan District, Shangqiu, Henan * , subdivision of Dongyang, Zhejiang * , subdivision of Liandu District, Lishui, Zhejiang * , subdivision of Haishu District, Ningbo, Zhejiang * , subdivision of Kecheng District, Quzhou, Zhejiang * , subdivision of Jiaojiang District, Taizhou, Zhejiang Towns * , town in Pingba District, Anshun, Guizhou * , town in Zitong County, Sichuan Townships * , subdivision of Wulong District, Chongqing * , subdivision of Yongtai County, Fujian * , subdivision of Rongshui Miao Autonomous County, Guangxi * , subdivision of Chishui City, G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (former)
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport , formerly known as Canton Civil Airport or Pai Yuen Airport was the main airport in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China until 5 August 2004, when it was replaced by a new airport of the same title, to the north. History The airport started construction in 1932 and opened in the following year in November. During the Canton Operation, the Japanese Navy invaded the airport and expanded the runway. In 1963, the People's Liberation Army Air Force moved away from the airport, making the airport only for public use. The name of the airport is changed to "Baiyun" named from nearby Baiyun Mountain ("Baiyun" in Chinese means ''"white cloud"''). Due to the expansion of Guangzhou, the airport could not expand to meet passengers needs. On 5 August 2004, the new Baiyun airport opened and the old airport was closed. From 1964 to 1967, it underwent a comprehensive expansion, adding an area of 725,300 square meters, and extending the runway to 2,500 meters f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baiyun Mountain (Guangdong)
Baiyun Mountain, also known as White Cloud Mountain, is a mountain located a few miles to the north of Guangzhou, China. It has a height of . Name ''Báiyún'' is Mandarin Chinese for "White Clouds", derived from views of the mountain's peaks shrouded in mist during late Spring or after a rain. Its former English name, Pakwan, is a form of the Cantonese pronunciation of the same name. In English, it is also known as or—since the "mountain" is, properly speaking, a "mountain range"—the "Baiyun Mountains". Baiyun is informally known as the "City's Lung" (), from its greenery. It is also acclaimed as the "First Beauty in Guangzhou” () or the “Most Famous Mountain South of Ling” (). Moxing Peak, its highest point, is similarly sometimes called the “First Peak under the Southern Sky” (). History Baiyun Mountain has been famed as a scenic spot since ancient times.. Its visitors predated the foundation of Panyu (now Guangzhou) in 214 BC, with various cele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baiyun New Town
Baiyun New Town () is a new central business district (CBD) in Baiyun District, Guangzhou, China, located around the former Baiyun Airport. The CBD will be divided into six new communities: Huangshi (), Xiaogang (), Jichang (Airport) (), Yunshan (), Chuangyi () and Keziling (). Xiaogang Village in the CBD will be redeveloped. New parks will be built around Baiyun Mountain, including Feixiang Park to the south and Community Park to the west. New buildings will be constructed, including an exhibition centre, the Guangdong Painting Academy, the Guangzhou Museum and the Guangdong Performance Centre. Transport For transportation, Guangzhou Metro The Guangzhou Metro () ( and ) is the rapid transit system of the city of Guangzhou in Guangdong Province of China. It is operated by the state-owned Guangzhou Metro Corporation and was the fourth metro system to be built in mainland China, af ... Line 2 and Line 14 will cut across the CBD. References Baiyun District, Guangzho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Baiyun Peak
Wuyanling National Nature Reserve () is a nature reserve in Taishun County, in the southern part of Zhejiang Province. The reserve occupies a mountainous, forested area. The highest peak is Baiyun Peak, which is high.Wuyanling National Nature Reserve Official page (in Chinese) Wildlife considers Wuyanling Reserve as an (IBA). Birds of particular conservation value in the reserve include |
Baiyun District, Guiyang
Baiyun District () is one of six urban districts of the prefecture-level city of Guiyang, the capital of Guizhou Province, China. Climate Economy The Guizhou subsidiary of Aluminum Corporation of China Aluminum Corporation of China Limited (, known as Chalco), is a Chinese company listed in Hong Kong and in New York. A multinational aluminium company, its headquarters are in Beijing, People's Republic of China China, officially the Pe ... is headquartered in Baiyun District. References County-level divisions of Guizhou Guiyang {{Guizhou-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bayan Obo Mining District
Bayan'obo Mining District, ( Mongolian: ''Bayan Oboɣ-a Aɣurqai-yin toɣoriɣ'', Баян-Овоо Уурхайн тойрог ( mn, italic=yes, "rich" + ovoo); ), or Baiyun-Obo or Baiyun'ebo, is a mining town in the west of Inner Mongolia, People's Republic of China. It is under the administration of Baotou City, the downtown of which is more than to the south. The mines north of the town are the largest deposits of rare-earth elements yet found and, as of 2005, responsible for 45% of global rare-earth element production. In the satellite image at right, vegetation appears red, grassland is light brown, rocks are black, and water surfaces are green. Two circular open-pit mines are visible, as well as a number of tailings ponds and tailings piles. Economic geology China produced about 81,000 tons of rare-earth metals in 2001; the number jumped to about 120,000 by 2006. According to the Chinese Society of Rare Earths, of waste gas—containing dust concentrate, hydrofluor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dongyang
() is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Jinhua in Central Zhejiang Province, China. It covers an area of and administers eleven towns, one township, and six subdistricts. It is part of the Yangtze River Delta Economic Region. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,087,950 inhabitants however, its built-up (''or metro'') area, made of Dongyang and the neighboring city of Yiwu, was home to 2,947,340 inhabitants. History Dongyang county was first set up in AD 195 (2nd year of Xingping Reign of East Han Dynasty) and known as Wuning (). In AD 688, the name was changed to Dongyang (). The name Dongyang means "Eastern Sun". Dongyang was no longer a county and became a county-level city on May 25, 1988. Administrative divisions Subdistricts: *Wuning Subdistrict (吴宁街道), Nanshi Subdistrict (南市街道), Baiyun Subdistrict (白云街道), Jiangbei Subdistrict (江北街道), Chengdong Subdistrict (城东街道), Liushi Subdistrict (六石街道) Tow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shimen County
Shimen County () is a northernmost county of Hunan Province, China, it is under administration of the prefecture-level city of Changde. Located on the northern margin of Hunan and the west of Changde, Shimen County is bordered to the south and southwest by Taoyuan, Zili and Sangzhi Counties, to the west by Hefeng County of Hubei, to the north by Wufeng County of Hubei, to the east by Songzi City of Hubei, Li and Linli Counties. Shimen is a mountainous county located on the Wuling Mountains, Mount Huping () which, at on the northwest of the county, is the highest point of Hunan. Shimen is also the home of the Tujia people, the descendant of Chinese ancient Ba People, the Tujia people shares 50.9％ of the population in the county. The county has an area of with 669,741 of registered population and 601,100 of permanent population (as of 2015). It is divided into 19 towns and townships, five units of State-owned farms (as of 2016). Administrative divisions According to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wulong District
Wulong District () is a district of Chongqing Municipality, China, bordering Guizhou province to the south. Administration Climate Education There is a central elementary school in Baiyun Town. Transportation The district is served by Chongqing Xiannüshan Airport which opened in December 2020. World Heritage Site Numerous Wulong Karst limestone rock formations are scenic landmarks in Wulong. They are protected within the UNESCO South China Karst World Heritage Site. Features * Three Natural Bridges — ''in Xiannüshan Town''. * Furong Cave —''on the Furong River''. *Er Wang Dong Er Wang Dong () is a large cave in the Wulong Karst region, in Wulong County of Chongqing Municipality of China. Current known length of its passages is with a maximum depth of . It is large enough to contain its own weather system. The cave star ... — ''in Houping Miao and Tuzi Ethnic Township''. References External links * Districts of Chongqing {{Chongqing-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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