Postal code 556000 Population 522,601 (2014) Area code 0855 | Time zone China Standard (UTC+8) Area 1,306 km² | |
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Township-level divisions 7 subdistricts9 towns2 townships County seat Dashizi Subdistrict (大十字街道) |
Kaili (simplified Chinese: 凯里; traditional Chinese: 凱裡; pinyin: Kǎilǐ) is a county-level city under the administration of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, in southeastern Guizhou province, People's Republic of China. It is the center of Miao culture, hosting more than 120 festivals every year. Kaili has a population of 478,642 in 2010 and is a major producer of rice.
Contents
- Map of Kaili Qiandongnan Guizhou China
- History
- Miao people
- Geography
- Traditional food in Kaili City
- Administration
- Colleges
- Technical school
- Senior school
- Middle school
- Primary school
- Road
- Expressway
- Railway
- Airport
- References
Map of Kaili, Qiandongnan, Guizhou, China
History
Kaili has a lush and vivid history. What stands out most prominently is its burgeoning education system. Highlighted by the efforts of Qiandongnan National Polytechnic College (QDNY), Kaili is emerging onto the Guizhou scene. QDNY's first international teachers arrived in the Fall of 2011 and helped cement QDNY as Kaili's premier educational institution. The volunteer teachers stayed for two years, and helped usher in harmonious prosperity with the great people of Kaili. Kaili is also home to Kaili University.
Miao people
A significant population of Miao and Gejia (officially classified as Miao) live in Kaili. Kaili is host to more than 120 Miao festivals throughout the year. The Miao are known for arts and crafts, including jewelry, embroidery, brocade, batik, and papercutting.
Geography
Kaili experiences a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa/Cfa) with cool, dry winters and hot, wet summers. Kaili's area is 1,306 km2 (504 sq mi). The postal code for Kaili is 556000.
Traditional food in Kaili City
Miao style sour fish soup is the traditional food in Kaili. Miao style sour fish soup is made with tomatoes, thai chili pepper,garlic,ginger,salt and some oil. The fish that put into the pot is the catfish because it does not have so much bone and it is tasty. The soup is not very fat and it is healthy for your stomach. it can let your stomach more easier to absorb nutrition and digest food. Especially, when you have a stomach ache, eating Miao style sour fish soup can also treat stomach ache. it can let your stomach restore normally.
Administration
Kaili City is divided 7 subdistricts and 9towns and 2 townships. Dashizhi subdistrict is the city seat which houses Kaili City Government and Kaili City Council.
Colleges
Technical school
Senior school
Middle school
Primary school
Road
Expressway
Railway
Airport
Kaili City is served by Kaili Huangping Airport located at Huangping County.