Where is the Asian Center?

The geographical center of the Asian continent is located in Baojiacaozi Village, Yongfeng Township, urumqi county, Urumqi City, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, China, with an east longitude of 87 19' 52 "and a north latitude of 43 4' 37". It has been estimated and surveyed by Xinjiang Institute of Geography, China Academy of Sciences for more than two years.

It is 26 kilometers away from Urumqi, adjacent to Xishan Farm of the 12th Agricultural Division of the Corps, and is a scenic spot under construction. The scenic spot takes the landmark tower of the geographical center of the Asian continent as the core and fulcrum. The landmark tower of the Asian heart is 18 meters high and consists of four square columns, all of which are in the shape of "A", which imitates the prefix "A" of the English name "Asia" and symbolizes the heart of Asia.

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Yongfeng Township, the location of Yaxin

Yongfeng Township, urumqi county, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, is located at the northern foot of Tianshan Mountain, 3 kilometers away from the southern suburb of Urumqi, the capital, with an area of 146 square kilometers. It has jurisdiction over 6 administrative villages and 31 villagers' groups, with a total population of 9,346 (in 217) and is composed of 12 ethnic groups including Han, Hui, Kazak and Uygur. The famous geographical center of the Asian continent is located in the fourth villager group of Yongxin Village in this township.

In December, 216, Yongfeng Town, urumqi county, Xinjiang held an unveiling ceremony to set up Yongfeng Town.

the total area of yongfeng township is 146 square kilometers. the climate in yongfeng township is mild, and the soil is mainly calcareous soil, followed by calcareous soil, which is mostly sandy soil with coarse quality and sufficient sunlight. it is an ideal planting place for wheat, oilseeds, garlic, potatoes, broad beans, fruits and vegetables. The agricultural area is flat and wide, with rich forage grass, which is very suitable for raising and fattening cattle and sheep.

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