With a land area of ​​9.6 million square kilometers, China is the third largest country in the world. In this vast national territory, there are hundreds of cities. Some cities are even bigger than a country. This post will introduce you to the 10 largest cities in China.

1. Nagqu City (391,800 km²)

Nagqu City, a prefecture-level city in the Tibet Autonomous Region, is located in northern Tibet, in the hinterland of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. It is the source of the Yangtze River, Nujiang River, Lhasa River, Yigong River and other major rivers. Door”. Nagqu City consists of 11 counties (districts), namely Seni District, Amdo County, Nierong County, Ru County, Jiali County, Suo County, Baqing County, Shenza County, Bango County, Nima County, and Shuanghu County , with a land area of ​​391,816 square kilometers, is the largest prefecture-level city in Tibet and the largest city in China.

2. Hulunbuir City (252,700 km²)

Hulunbuir, a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, is located in the northeastern part of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. There are grasslands with lush water and grass, the forests and seas of the Daxing’an Mountains with turbulent pines, criss-crossed rivers, and dotted lakes. The grasslands here are known as the most beautiful grasslands in the world. . Hulunbuir is 630 kilometers from east to west and 700 kilometers from north to south, with a total area of ​​252,700 square kilometers, equivalent to the sum of Shandong and Jiangsu provinces, second only to Nagqu City, and one of the ten largest cities in China.

3. Jiuquan City (192,000 km²)

Jiuquan City, known as Suzhou in ancient times, is named after “there is a spring under the city” and “its water is like wine”. It is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Gansu Province and an important node city in the Gansu section of the Silk Road Economic Belt approved by the Gansu Provincial People’s Government. Provincial sub-center city. Jiuquan is located at the westernmost end of the Hexi Corridor in Gansu Province. It has jurisdiction over Suzhou District, Jinta County, Yumen City, Guazhou County, Dunhuang City, Subei Mongolian Autonomous County, and Aksai Kazak Autonomous County, with a total area of ​​192,000 square kilometers, accounting for With 42% of the total land area of ​​the province, it is the largest city in Gansu and one of the 10 largest cities in China (excluding Zhoumeng).

4. Shigatse City (182,000 km²)

Shigatse City is located in the southwest of the Tibet Autonomous Region. It is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of the Tibet Autonomous Region. It borders Nepal, Bhutan and India. The city is about 800 kilometers long from east to west and 220 kilometers long from north to south. With 4.2% of the total land area in the autonomous region, it is also one of the ten largest cities in China.

5. Hami City (14.21km²)

Hami City is a prefecture-level city in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. It is located in the eastern part of Xinjiang. It is the main road from Xinjiang to the mainland of China. It has been the throat of the Silk Road since ancient times. , is one of the famous cities in Xinjiang. Hami City governs Yizhou District, Balikun Kazakh Autonomous County, and Yiwu County. The 13th Division of the Production and Construction Corps is stationed in the area. With an area of ​​10,000 square kilometers, it is the largest city in Xinjiang (excluding regions and prefectures) and one of the ten largest cities in China.

6. Nyingchi City (117,000 km²)

Linzhi City is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of the Tibet Autonomous Region. It was called Gongbu in ancient times. It is located in the southeastern part of Tibet, in the middle and lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River. The average altitude here is 3,100 meters. Nyingchi has the world’s largest canyon – Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon, China’s most beautiful mountain – Nanga Bawa Peak, the most beautiful glacier – Midui glacier, outdoor paradise – Basongcuo, the most beautiful forest sea – Lulang forest sea and a large number of famous. The natural landscape of the city has been rated as a national advanced city for landscaping and a national sanitary city, and has won the National Human Settlement Model Award. Nyingchi has 1 district and 6 counties under its jurisdiction, with a total area of ​​117,000 square kilometers. It is also one of the ten largest cities in China.

7.Chamdo (10.89km²)

Chamdo is located in the eastern part of the Tibet Autonomous Region, the southern section of the Hengduan Mountains, the middle and upper reaches of the Jinsha River, Lancang River, and Nujiang River. It is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of the Tibet Autonomous Region. It is the only place to pass through the Sichuan-Tibet Highway and the Yunnan-Tibet Highway, as well as the important place of the “Tea-Horse Road”. Chamdo governs Jiangda County, Gongjue County, Leiwuqi County, Dingqing County, Chaya County, Basu County, Zuogong County, Mangkang County, Luolong County, Bianba County and Karuo District. With an area of ​​10.8872 square kilometers, it is also one of the ten largest cities in China.

8. Chifeng City (90,000 km²)

Chifeng City is one of the nine prefecture-level cities in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. It is located in Songshan District, named after the ochre red peaks in the northeast of the city. The territory borders Chaoyang City, Liaoning Province in the southeast, Chengde City in Hebei Province in the southwest, and Inner Mongolia in the east. Connected to Tongliao City and bordering Xilin Gol League, Inner Mongolia in the northwest, it has a unique geographical location and geological structure, with the landform features of being surrounded by mountains on three sides, high in the west and low in the east, and mountainous and hilly. According to the “2021 Inner Mongolia Statistical Yearbook”, as of the end of 2020, Chifeng City has a total area of ​​90,021 square kilometers, and it is also one of the ten largest cities in China.

9. Ordos City (86,800 km²)

Ordos, meaning “many palaces” in Mongolian, is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. It is located in the southwest of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region and has jurisdiction over 7 banners and 2 districts. An important part of the circle is a multi-functional, multi-industry, multi-view, multi-connected and multi-blessed city. According to the “2021 Inner Mongolia Statistical Yearbook”, as of the end of 2020, Ordos City has a total area of ​​86,800 square kilometers, governs 7 banners and 2 districts, and is also one of the ten largest cities in China.

10. Chongqing (82,400 km²)

Chongqing City, referred to as “Chongqing”, also known as Mountain City, is located in the southwestern part of China’s inland and the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. , the economic center of the upper reaches of the Yangtze River. Chongqing is a unique “mountain city and river city”. The landforms are dominated by hills and mountains, of which 76% are mountains. The Yangtze River runs through the whole territory, with a flow of 691 kilometers, and it intersects with rivers such as Jialing River and Wujiang River. It is rich in tourism resources, with magnificent landscapes such as the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River, Dazu Rock Carvings, a world cultural heritage, Wulong Karst, a world natural heritage, and Jinfo Mountain in Nanchuan. Chongqing has jurisdiction over 38 districts and counties (26 districts, 8 counties, 4 autonomous counties) with an area of ​​82,400 square kilometers, ranking 26th in the country and one of the ten largest cities in China.
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