Baoji

Baoji (�鸡; Pinyin: bǎo jī) is a prefecture-level city in southwest Shaanxi province, China. It has a population of 3,670,000 according to the 2001 Chinese census, making it the 25th largest city in China, and a surface area of 18172km². Surrounded on three sides, Baoji is largely located hilly country, in a valley opening out to the east. Its listed elevation is 3767m above sea level.

Founded early in the Tang dynasty, it is now a large industrial centre.