Baoji is a prefecture-level city in southwest Shaanxi province, China. Surrounded on three sides by hills, Baoji is in a valley opening out to the east. Its location is strategic as it controls a pass on .To the South of the of Baoji is the beginning of the plank road in the Qinling Mountains, there are also several natural sites, like the Jialing Jiang Fountainhead with it small waterfalls and forests. To the north is Bei Puo, a giant hill made of loess with a great view of the city and dotted with small farming villages that you can get some delicious local cuisine boasting numerous cooking techniques, such as stir-frying, frying, stir-frying before stewing, and braising.

Famous dishes include Stir-fried Diced Chicken with Chilli and Peanuts, Stir-fried Bean Curd in Hot Sauce, Fish flavoured Shredded Pork, Rice Crusts and Sliced Pork, Stir-fried Sliced Beef, etc.

Baoji is characterized by the continental monsoon climate. The seasons here are easily distinguished and the sunlight is abundant. The annual average temperature ranges from 8C to 13C, and the yearly average precipitation from 610 to 697mm.

 Baoji is situated in the meeting place of three provinces, namely Shaanxi, Gansu and Sichuan.