Spatial Framework & Civilizational Geography · Prefecture-level

Qujing

Think of Qujing, and estuarine routes and port traditions are among the first things that come to mind.

Regional story

A place shaped through time

A useful starting point for Qujing is the documented fact “Estuarine routes and port traditions are among the first things that come to mind.” The natural conditions and social experience of Qujing therefore belong to one connected geographic story. Communities responded to surrounding conditions through residence, exchange, and daily practice, giving the spatial pattern a traceable history. The chain from environmental conditions to social practice gives the regional change of Qujing a clear real-world expression. Taken together, these clues clarify the position, change, and distinctive contribution of Qujing within the larger region.

Qujing

Affiliated Regions

9 counties
Qi Lin DistrictCounty-level

Qi Lin District

The fifth-century Cuan Baozi Stele marks the cradle of ancient Cuan culture in Qilin, dynamic urban center along the Nanpan River.

Zhan Yi DistrictCounty-level

Zhan Yi District

The pristine headwaters of the Pearl River surge on Mount Maxiong in Zhanyi, renowned for spicy handmade culinary pans of Zhanyi Chili Chicken.

Ma Long DistrictCounty-level

Ma Long District

Waterfalls rush down forested ravines along the Maguo River in Malong, mountain haven rich in wild edible mushrooms and apple orchards.

Lu Liang CountyCounty-level

Lu Liang County

Multi-colored sand layers form natural wind-sculpted spires at Colorful Sand Forest 4A in Luliang, home to the ancient Cuan Longyan Stele.

Shi Zong CountyCounty-level

Shi Zong County

Ancient rhododendron trees bloom in profusion across Mount Junzishan in Shizong, near subterranean river caverns of Phoenix Valley 4A.

Luo Ping CountyCounty-level

Luo Ping County

Over 800,000 mu of golden canola blossoms form a sea of flowers surrounding karst peaks in Luoping, home to majestic Jiulong Waterfalls 4A.

Fu Yuan CountyCounty-level

Fu Yuan County

The ancient boundary stone gate of Shengjing Pass stands along the mountain pass in Fuyuan, for sour broth pork trotter dishes.

Hui Ze CountyCounty-level

Hui Ze County

Rolling alpine pastures at Dahai Grassland 4A welcome wandering sheep herds in Huize, historic copper coin capital preserved with guild halls.

Xuan Wei CityCounty-level

Xuan Wei City

World-famous dry-cured Xuanwei Ham has been cured for centuries in Xuanwei, home to dizzying gorges and high suspension bridges along Nizhu River.