| Laibin 来宾 Leizbingz |
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| — Prefecture-level city — | |
| 来宾市 | |
| Location of Laibin Prefecture within Guangxi | |
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Laibin
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| Country | China |
| Province | Guangxi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5,173.8 sq mi (13,400 km2) |
| Population (2004) | |
| • Total | 2,450,000 |
| Time zone | China standard time (UTC+8) |
| Website | http://www.laibin.gov.cn/ |
Laibin (simplified Chinese: 来宾; traditional Chinese: 來賓; pinyin: Láibīn) is a prefecture-level city in the central part of China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
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Laibin is located in central Guangxi province. The Hongshui River or Red River and Rongjiang, both tributaries of the Xijiang, meet in Laibin. Its area is 13,400 km². More than 43% is forested.
Laibin is an ancient town with more than 2000 years of history. The area was settled in prehistoric times, more than 30,000 years ago.
Laibin has 1 urban district, 1 city and 4 counties.
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Laibin's population is 2,450,000. Han and Yao are the two most numerous ethnic groups.
Laibin is an important transportation hub with several regional and national highways, important rail lines, and shipping along the Hongshui River to Hong Kong, Macau, and Guangzhou. Agriculture is a major industry with sugarcane, rice, peanuts, tea, and fruits being the major crops. There are more than 600 industries in Laibin including sugar processing, powerplants, construction materials, mining, and Chinese medicine. The area produces 1/4 of the world's indium.
Laibin is filled with numerous examples of unique ethnic minority culture, especially from the Yao. There are also many types of dance found only in the area including the Bamboo Horse, the Colorful Butterfly, the Dragon Fish, the Emerald, the Bright Lantern, and the Yao dance, the Monkey Drum.
Laibin is blessed with beautiful natural scenery and is an ideal tourist destination.
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