Baoji
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Baoji (宝鸡; Pinyin: bǎo jī) is a prefecture-level city in southwest Shaanxi province, China. It has a population of 3,670,000 according to the 2001 Chinese census, making it the 25th largest city in China, and a surface area of 18172 km². The city itself has a population of 446,000. Surrounded on three sides, Baoji is largely located hilly country, in a valley opening out to the east. Its location is strategic: it controls a pass along the Tsinling Mountains and between the Wei Valley and the upper Han River.
Founded early in the Tang dynasty, it is now a large industrial centre. Railways first reached Baoji in 1937 and has been key to its modern growth.
People who are interested in the Three Kingdoms of ancient China, can visit Zhuge Liang's Memorial Temple about 20 km from Baoji. To get to the temple, take the bus from Baoji XinJianLu Bus Terminal to Gaodian, then transfer to taxi. Taxi fare to the temple from Gaodian is about 20-30 renminbi varying with seasons.
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