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Hubin is not an independent city, but Hubin District, a municipal district under Sanmenxia City in Henan Province, China. The district is located in the western part of Henan Province, at the junction of the three provinces of Henan, Jin and Shaanxi, and is named for its proximity to the Yellow River Reservoir area. Hubin District is the political, economic and cultural center of Sanmenxia City, with a total area of about 185 square kilometers and a population of about 300,000 people.
The area is dominated by hilly terrain and has a temperate continental monsoon climate with four distinct seasons. The economy is based on industry, agriculture and services, with a focus on energy, machinery manufacturing and tourism. Famous attractions include the Sanmenxia Dam on the Yellow River, the Guo Guo Museum and the Shaanxi Dikeng Temple, which attract a large number of tourists. The transportation is convenient, with the Longhai Railway and Lianhuo Expressway running through the area, and only 10 kilometers away from the Sanmenxia High-speed Railway Station.
Hubin District has a deep cultural heritage and is one of the birthplaces of the ancient Guo civilization, with a number of intangible cultural heritages. Local specialties such as Lingbao apples and Mianchi branded noodles are renowned nationwide. As an important node in the Yellow River Golden Triangle region, Hubin District is actively promoting urbanization and ecological protection projects.
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