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29 Aug 2011
Wuhai ( Neimongol ) City Information

Major Economic Indicators (2010)

Land Area (km2) 1,754
Population (million) 0.49
GDP (RMB billion) 31.1
GDP Composition
Primary Industry 1%
Secondary Industry
(Industry & Contruction)		 68.8%
Tertiary Industry (Service) 30.2%
GDP Per Capita (RMB) 64,147
Unemployment Rate 4.4%
Fixed Asset Investment (RMB billion) 18.1
Utilized FDI (USD million) 6.5
Total Import & Export (USD million) 7.41
Export (USD million) 4.46
Import (USD million) 2.95
Sales of Consumer Goods (RMB billion) 6.1
Source Source: Wuhai Economic and Social Development Report 2009

   

 
Introduction
 

Wuhai is located in the west part of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, at the upper reaches of the Yellow River, and has an area of 1,754 sq km and a population of 0.49 million.

Wuhai is in the temperate continental climate zone and has four distinct seasons and a big temperature difference between day and night. The average annual temperature is 9.0-9.2°C, while the average annual precipitation is 150 mm.

Wuhai is rich in mineral resources. There are 37 varieties, including coal, limestone, silica, kaolin, quartz-sand, quartzite, dolomite limestone, ordinary clay and magnetic clay, lead and zinc. Proven reserves of coking coal amount to 3.2 billion tons, accounting for 60% of Inner Mongolia's total.

Wuhai has convenient transportation. The Wuhai Airport, located in the north of the city and 15km away from the downtown area, has scheduled flights to Hohhot, the capital of Inner Mongolia, and to Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi Province, and to other important cities. Additionally, the Baotou-Lanzhou Railway and State Highway 210 run through the city.
 
Economic Features
 
Wuhai realized GDP of RMB 31.1 billion in 2009, representing a rise of 22.8% year on year. The city's GDP accounted for approximately 3.2% of Inner Mongolia's total.

In 2009, value-added output of secondary industry (industry and construction) amounted to RMB 21.4 billion, accounted for 68.8% of the city's total. Value-added output of the industrial sector reached RMB 19.7 billion, up27.3% year on year.

Wuhai’s major industries are energy, chemicals, metallurgy and building materials. Major industrial products include coal, electricity, liquor, ferroalloy, calcium carbide, caustic soda and PVC resin. In 2009, Wuhai produced 18.9 million tons of coal, 11.8 billion kw of electricity and 5 million liters of liquors.

In addition, Wuhai has three industrial parks, namely Haibowan Industrial Park, Wuda Industrial Park and Hainan Xilaifeng Industrial Park. Haibowan Industrial Park is principally engaged in pollution-free industrial programs. Wuda Industrial Park mainly deals with chemical industries, while Hainan Xilaifeng Industrial Park focuses on metallurgy.

There is a listed company based in Wuhai. Xishui Strong Year<600291>, primarily engaged in network integrations and technical services, as well as cement and clinker manufacturing, generated net profit of RMB 357 million in 2009.

In 2009, the service sector generated value-added industrial output of RMB 9.4 billion, contributing 30.2% of the city's GDP.

 The city’s total foreign trade, consisting export value of US$4.46 million and import value of 2.95 million, amounted to US$7.41 million, sinking 63.8%% year on year. Its major export goods are silicon metal, ferrosilicon, manganese alloy, dicyandiamide, glass, and graphite carbon block. Japan, the United States, Russia and India, are the major trading partners of the city.
 
Cultural Highlights
 

Wuhai is a typical migration city. People of various ethnic groups came from different places to gather together to construct the city.

Folk culture activities such as Gao Qiao (walking on stilts), camel racing and playing on the Matou Qin (a musical instrument) attract tourists from all around China.
 
Tourist Attraction
 

Wuhai is famous for its Yellow River and its desert scenery. There are many tourist attractions, incluing the Rock Paintings on Mt. Zhuozi, the Qixiagu Grand Valley, the Diversifolious Poplar Islet, and the Xi Erduos National Nature Reserve. Historical and cultural sites include Dayu Wharf, the Ancient City Site of the Han Dynasty (206 BC-220), and the Beacon Tower of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).

Popular dining choices in Wuhai include hot pot and Mongolian BBQ. Additionally, traditional Chinese Han restaurants and western restaurants, catering to European and American tastes, are also widely available. In addition, Wuhai is a national base for excellent grapes in China.

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