Dabaozi, Qinghai

Dabaozi is a town in Chengbei District of Xining, Qinghai, China. As of the 2017 census it has a population of 21,000 and an area of 45 km2.

History
After the establishment of the Communist State in 1949, Dabaozi was under the jurisdiction of Huangzhong County. In 1956 it came under the jurisdiction of Xining, capital of northwest China's Qinghai province. In 1958 it was renamed "Dongfeng People's Commune". In 1984 it was incorporated as a township. In 1986 it was upgraded to a town.

Administrative division
As of 2017, the town is divided into 13 villages and two communities:


 * Songjiazhai
 * Dabaozi
 * Jinjiawan
 * Taobei
 * Zhunan
 * Zhubei
 * Taonan
 * Yanxiao
 * Wangjiazhai
 * Yiqizhai
 * Wuzhong
 * Balang
 * Baojiazhai
 * Gongjuchang Community
 * Yijichuang Community

Geography
The Huangshui River passes through the town from west to east.

Education
The Xining No. 9 High School is located in the town.

Transportation
The G6 Beijing–Lhasa Expressway, G109 Xining-Huangzhong County Expressway and G045 Dandong-Lhasa Expressway  pass through the town.