Beiliu City
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county-level city (China)
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Beiliu is a county-level city of Guangxi, China. It is under the administration of Yulin city.
The 2,457-square-kilometer Beiliu City has a population of 1.16 million, 87 percent of whom are engaged in agriculture. Its reputation for fine ceramics goes back to the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). According to historic records, Beiliu ceramic wares have the sheen of jade, and when tapped, emit a bell-like ring. Export of local ceramics began in the 1950s. Today, 95 percent of the output of local ceramic enterprises are exported to over 70 countries and regions in the world, accounting for over two thirds of Guangxi's total.
The 2,457-square-kilometer Beiliu City has a population of 1.16 million, 87 percent of whom are engaged in agriculture. Its reputation for fine ceramics goes back to the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279). According to historic records, Beiliu ceramic wares have the sheen of jade, and when tapped, emit a bell-like ring. Export of local ceramics began in the 1950s. Today, 95 percent of the output of local ceramic enterprises are exported to over 70 countries and regions in the world, accounting for over two thirds of Guangxi's total.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beiliu_City
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Coordinates: 22°42'35"N 110°20'11"E
- Brickworks 17 km
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- Brickworks 18 km
- Brick factories 18 km
- Brick factory 19 km
- Yuchai Diesel 24 km
- Ruins of Dangzhou Fortress 33 km
- Liuchen Reservoir 55 km
- Guigang Power Station 74 km
- Driver training area 81 km