County-level City in Guizhou, China
About Kaili City
Kaili is a county-level city and the prefecture seat of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, in southeastern Guizhou province, 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.
History
The name "Kaili" is from the Miao Hmu language, meaning "newly cultivated land". Kaili has a long history as an administrative center, earning the nickname "Little Capital" during the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Geography and climate
Kaili City is located on the eastern side of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau, characterized by a terraced large slope zone. It has a subtropical humid monsoon climate, with an average annual temperature of 16.1 °C (61.0 °F), ranging from a maximum of 37 °C (98.6 °F) to a minimum of −4 to −7 °C (24.8 to 19.4 °F). The city is traversed by 153 rivers and streams, including the Qingshui River, Chong'an River, and Bara River, with a total runoff of 3.989 billion cubic meters and theoretical hydropower resources of 54,000 kilowatts. Kaili is home to hundreds of species of wild animals, 428 species of medicinal plants, and mineral resources primarily consisting of coal, iron, quartz sandstone, petroleum, and natural gas, with one each of oil and gas mining sites.
Tourism
The natural landscapes mainly include Xianglushan (Incense Burner Mountain), Jinquan Lake (Golden Spring Lake), and a number of uniquely scenic caves.
Transportation
China National Highway 320 S308, S306 G60 G76 Yuqing–Anlong Expressway, Kaili–Leishan Expressway Shanghai–Kunming High-Speed Railway-Kaili South Railway Station Shanghai–Kunming Railway-Kaili Railway Station Kaili City is served by Kaili Huangping Airport located at Huangping County.
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