Northern Shaanxi
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Shaanbei (simplified Chinese: 陕北; traditional Chinese: 陝北; pinyin: Shǎnběi) is the northern portion of Shaanxi province in Northwest China, and is a natural as well as cultural area, forming part of the Loess Plateau. As it includes Yan'an, it is known as the birthplace of the Chinese Communist revolution.
Geography[edit]
Shaanbei is located in the center of the Loess Plateau with a general elevation range of 800 to 1300 metres, occupying approximately 45% of the area of Shaanxi Province. Elevation tends to increase from southeast to northwest. The northern portions degrade into desert, while the southern portions slope down to hills.
Culture[edit]
The region is known for its distinctive forms of folk singing.
Standard Chinese and Shaanbei dialect which has a few different words and a strong accent.
Administrative divisions[edit]
Shaanbei is generally perceived to include all of Yulin and most of Yan'an prefectures, excluding the southern portions.
See also[edit]
- Shaannan, which refers to the southern part of the province.
- Heilongdawang Temple
Coordinates: 37°24′N 109°36′E / 37.4°N 109.6°E
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