There are 10 cities in China that don't even have a mountain, and highest elevation is less than 80m. Do you have your own hometown?
There are many mountains in vast territory of our country. Endless mountains and rivers divide land into different modules and landscapes. Each region has its own mountains. Jilin has Changbai Mountain, Henan has Songshan, Guangxi has Yangshuo. Mountain.
However, There are some very special places. On its territory there are flat mountains, low altitude and no mountains. There are quite a few places like this. Here are 10 places. , what are 10 places? Cloth? If there is your hometown, let's see!
1. Yancheng
It is located in central part of Jiangsu. This city has no mountains, but alluvial plains formed by Yellow River that are flat without twists and turns, and the altitude is very low. , not even 10 meters . From its name, we can learn that there is a lot of salt, there are salt pans and salt pans everywhere.
Although there are no towering mountains and rocky mountains, there are endless plains, wetlands, marshes, etc. that form a beautiful scenery, and it is a small tourist destination.
2. Kaifeng
It is located in Henan province, very close to Yellow River. Here terrain is flat, without rocky mountains and valleys. This is a flat land beyond horizon. There are many people on this flat land.
Historically, this place was an important military site and center of economic development, flat area is suitable for planting crops and producing products, which makes this place prosperous. Today it has become a historic city. and cities on main transport arteries.
3. Fuyang
Many people know that there are many mountains in Anhui, and famous Mount Huangshan is located here, but Fuyang in this province is low and flat, and highest height does not exceed 50 meters. The population here is largest in province, and it ranks fourth in economic development in province.But due to large population, per capita income is relatively low.
Precisely because there are no high mountains here, and land is flat, transport links here are very convenient.Water, land and air transport is well developed.
4. Hengshui
Many people know this city because it is a city of education. He attaches great importance to education. Many students go to well-known schools such as Tsinghua University and Peking University. Schools from all over world have learned world from Hengshui High School. The territory is all flat, without high mountains, not even a huge rock.
It is also an ancient historical city with centuries of cultural history and a strong artistic atmosphere. It is home to famous ancient cities and streets, tourists and students.
5. Panjin
It is located in northeastern region of my country, at a very low altitude, no more than 20 meters, with a flat area and no mountains, many rivers and lakes, and rich fish resources.
Many locals make a living by catching fish and processing fish products. With a stable income and a small population, local life is very happy. In addition to a developed fishery, there are also large areas of reeds, which is an important place for planting reeds.
6. Dongying
Many may not be familiar with this city. It is located in Shandong province. It was founded 30 years ago. There are no high mountains on territory, but there is a low plain formed by Yellow River. The population here is small, but economy is developing relatively well, and people live well.
Here is familiar Shengli oil field. This industry has brought a lot of income to local region. There is a strange sight here—When muddy river flows into clear ocean, it is half yellow and half blue.
7. Texas
This city is located in Shandong Province, which is a plain formed by erosion of Yellow River, there are no mountains on its territory, and altitude is very low, only more than 20 meters. Although there are no mountains, there is a convenient water transportation system, a section of Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal passes here.
In fact, strictly speaking, there is an artificial hill called Diecui Mountain, only slope of which allows locals to experience joy of climbing high and looking into distance.
8. Puyang
This is an ancient city in Henan province. Historically was imperial capital, a symbol of Chinese culture and history. The height of city is about 40-60 meters, there are no mountains, few people know about mountains.
Here is ancient city wall, which is a hill here. If you want to climb high and look far away, people can only climb city wall. You can go to Qicheng Ruins, Jindi River Wetlands and other places to visit here.
9. Luohe
Even during Shang and Zhou dynasties, small city of Luohe already arose.During Ming dynasty, it became a bustling market and an important transportation hub. If you look at entire Luohe, it is flat and even, without undulating mountains and hills, but with regular houses and streets.
But in recent years, with development of society and technology, the people of Luohe built an artificial hill and placed a bell on it. The hard-won mountains have become a place for locals to pray to holy site.
10. Zhoukou
This small city in Henan Province has a long history and ancient flavor, but altitude here is very low, only 30-70 m. People think that this is flattest city in our country. unable to travel to other places,None of them have seen what mountain looks like.
The open plains and fertile lands have created agriculture here. Agricultural products here are rich and varied, and they make up a large part of people's income. When you arrive in Zhoukou, you might as well go to Taihao Mausoleum and other places.
A city without mountains is not surprising. The absence of mountains is just one of its characteristics. In addition, it has thousands of other resources that attract attention of outsiders.