Pastoral Scenery of Baoji

　　Baoji Township is situated in the northeastern part of Pan County, about 82 kilometers from the county seat Hongguo. The township spans an area of more than 147 square kilometers, between 104°50'8"–104°58' east longitude and 25°53'–26°02' north latitude. The average annual temperature is 13.8°C, and the accumulated annual temperature is 3967.50°C. It faces Longling Town across the river; to the south it borders Yangchang Township in Pan County; to the west and northwest it neighbors Yuni Township and Pugu Township in Pan County; to the north it adjoins Huaga Township in Shuicheng County.

　　The terrain of Baoji Township is high in the southwest and low in the northeast, with continuous mountain ranges and complex landforms. The highest elevation is at Changshanqing in the southwest, reaching 2,375 meters above sea level; the lowest point is at Dahebian, where the Geshuo River Valley meets Huaga Township in Shuicheng County and Longling Town in Pu'an County, at an elevation of 740 meters. The higher southwestern region features a typical plateau climate, suitable for growing a variety of economic crops and precious medicinal herbs. There are many barren hills and grassy slopes, as well as expansive grazing areas, ideal for raising high-quality hybrid beef cattle and black goats. Large areas of suitable forest land and dry farmland are good for cultivating premium local Xiahei rice, garlic, and wild yima vegetables, among others. The central part has scattered lead-zinc ore resources with limited mining value. The lower areas of Daping Village and Lujiazhai Village are at a lower altitude, featuring a hot and humid river valley climate, primarily producing rice. Cash crops include bananas, sugarcane, oranges, yellow peaches, and sharen.

　　The area is covered with dense vegetation and boasts rich animal and plant resources. Protected wildlife species include pheasants, white-faced serows, and rock goats, among more than twenty kinds. Protected wild plants include camphor trees, red cotton trees, walnuts, chestnuts, and orchids, totaling over thirty varieties. With a vegetation coverage rate of 46.2%, the scenery is beautiful, making it an excellent destination for tourism and vacation.