Baise (; local pronunciation: ), or Bose, is the westernmost prefecture-level city of Guangxi, China bordering Vietnam as well as the provinces of Guizhou and Yunnan. The city has a population of 4.3 million, of which 1.4 million live in the urban area. The name is from

Youjiang Zhuang Youjiang Zhuang, named after the Youjiang River in Guangxi, China, is a Northern Tai or Zhuang Language spoken in Tiandong County, Tianyang District, and parts of the Youjiang District in Baise, Guangxi. History and classification Native ...

Baksaek, meaning "in, or blocking, a mountain pass". The name Bwzswz is the Zhuang transliteration of the Chinese name.

Geography and climate

Baise is located in western-northwestern Guangxi bordering

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( Guizhou) to the north,

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and Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan to the west, the Vietnamese provinces of Hà Giang and Cao Bằng to the south and southwest, and the Guangxi cities of

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to the northeast/east, Nanning to the east, and

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to the southeast. It is centrally located between three provincial capitals: Nanning, Kunming, and

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. Its area is and is more than 55% forested. Baise has a monsoon-influenced, humid subtropical climate (

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''Cwa''), with short, mild, and dry winters, and long, very hot and humid summers. The monthly 24-hour average temperature ranges from in January to in July, for an annual mean of . Rainfall is low compared to more easterly locations in Guangxi, averaging around per annum, a majority of which occurs from June to August. There are 1,706 hours of bright sunshine annually. Significant temperature variation exists in the prefecture; the western parts, with an average elevation surpassing , lie along the southeastern fringes of the

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, and hold a climate similar to that of central Yunnan, with much more moderate summer temperatures. With monthly percent possible sunshine ranging from 25% in January and February to 49% in August, the city receives 1,706 hours of bright sunshine annually.

History

The name of the city Baise is a Chinese transliteration of its original name in Youjiang Zhuang language, Baksaek, which probably means jammed gap (literally mouth() blocked (saek)). Baise is young by Chinese standards and was founded as a town in 1730. It is the town where

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, Chen Haoren and other leaders of the Chinese Communist Party organized the

Baise Uprising The Baise Uprising (), also known as the Youjiang Riots (), was a military insurrection in late 1929 in Baise, Guangxi, China, instigated by the Chinese Communist Party using tense relations between warlords Yu Zuobai and Li Mingrui of the ...

against the

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government on December 11, 1929. The uprising was also named Youjiang Rebellion.

Administration

Baise has 2

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, 2 County-level city, 7 counties, and 1

autonomous county Autonomous counties () and autonomous banners () are county-level autonomous administrative divisions of China. The two are essentially identical except in name. There are 117 autonomous counties and three autonomous banners. The latter are ...

. District: *

Youjiang District Youjiang District (; Zhuang: ) is the municipal district of Baise, Guangxi, China, named after the Youjiang River which runs through the middle of the district. Administration From June 21, 2005, for administration Youjiang District is divided i ...

() *

Tianyang District Tianyang District (; Standard Zhuang: ; Youjiang Zhuang: ) is a district in western Guangxi, China. It is under the administration of the prefecture-level city of Baise. History Tianyang County was formed in 1935 by combining Fengyi County () and ...

() County-level city: * Jingxi () *

Pingguo Pingguo (; za, Bingzgoj Si) is a city of west-central Guangxi, China. It is the easternmost county-level division of the prefecture-level city of Baise. Two thirds of the population are Zhuang. The Pingguo Industry Park hosts an important part ...

() Counties: * Tiandong County () *

Debao County Debao (, zhuang: ) is a county of western Guangxi, China. It is under the administration of Baise City. Economy Bauxite mining is a major industry in Debao County. To facilitate the transportation of the ore, a 72-km single-track electrified r ...

() * Lingyun County () *

Napo County Napo County (; za, Nazboh Yen) is a county in the west of Guangxi, China, bordering Yunnan province to the north and northwest as well as Vietnam's Cao Bằng and Hà Giang provinces to the south and west, respectively. It is under the administr ...

() *

Leye County Leye County () is a county in the northwest of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. It is under the administration of Baise Baise (; local pronunciation: ), or Bose, is the westernmost prefecture-level city of Guangxi, China bordering Viet ...

() *

Xilin County Xilin County (; za, Sihlinz Yen) is a county in the northwest of Guangxi, China, bordering Yunnan province to the south and west. It is the westernmost county-level division of the autonomous region and is under the administration of the prefectur ...

() *

Tianlin County Tianlin County (; za, Denzlinz Yen) is a county in the west of Guangxi, China, bordering the provinces of Guizhou to the north and Yunnan to the south. It is under the administration of the prefecture-level city of Baise. Demographics Ethnic Ya ...

() Autonomous County: *

Longlin Various Nationalities Autonomous County Longlin Various Nationalities (Gezu) Autonomous County () is an autonomous county, under the jurisdiction of the prefecture-level city of Baise, in the west of Guangxi, China, bordering Guizhou Province to the north. As of 2019, the county's popul ...

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Demographics

Baise's population at the end of 2019 was 4,226,800, 1,383,400 of which live in the urban area. 80% of the population belong to the Zhuang ethnic group. The rest include Han, Yao,

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, Hui, and other ethnic groups. * ''These figures are based on the following official statistics:''

Economy

Baise is one of China's most important producers of aluminum with both aluminum ore mining and aluminum product manufacturing. Baise's tropical climate make it a major food producer, especially fruits. Other natural resources include forest products, petroleum, natural gas, copper, and quartz. Baise is also Guangxi's third biggest producer of hydropower with 5 million kilowatts produced annually. Baise is also famous for mangoes .

Tourism

Baise is blessed with beautiful natural scenery. Forested mountains harbor numerous species of plants and animals. The border areas are some of the least developed lands left in China. These features along with unique ethnic minority culture and important historical sites make it a growing tourist destination. Baise Tourism - Official website of Baise Government
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Transportation

G69 Yinchuan–Baise Expressway The Yinchuan–Baise Expressway (), designated as G69 and commonly referred to as the Yinbai Expressway (), is a partially completed expressway in China. It is a major north-south expressway that when complete, will connect the cities of Yinchuan, ...

* Baise railway station *

Baise Bama Airport Baise (Bose) Bama Airport , formerly Baise (Bose) Youjiang Airport, is a dual-use military and civilian airport serving Baise (or Bose) in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China. The airport is located in Tianyang County, from the city cen ...

References

External links

Official website
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