Jiuquan, with a total area of 192,000 square kilometers, occupies 42 percent of Gansu province. It comprises one district (Suzhou), two cities (Yumen and Dunhuang), and four counties (Jinta, Guazhou, Subei and Aksay), and is home to over 40 ethnic groups and a population of 1.132 million. It is a shining pearl along the ancient Silk Road, radiating charm and vitality.