Kaili (Stadt)

Kaili is a county-level city under the administration of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, in southeastern Guizhou province, People's Republic of China. It is the center of Miao culture, hosting more than 120 festivals every year. Kaili has a population of 478,642 in 2010 and is a major producer of rice.HistoryKaili has a lush and vivid history. What stands out most prominently is its burgeoning education system. Highlighted by the efforts of Qiandongnan National Polytechnic College (QDNY), Kaili is emerging onto the Guizhou scene. QDNY's first international teachers arrived in the Fall of 2011 and helped cement QDNY as Kaili's premier educational institution. The volunteer teachers stayed for two years, and helped usher in harmonious prosperity with the great people of Kaili. Kaili is also home to Kaili University.Miao peopleA significant population of Miao and Gejia (officially classified as Miao) live in Kaili. Kaili is host to more than 120 Miao festivals throughout the year. The Miao are known for arts and crafts, including jewelry, embroidery, brocade, batik, and papercutting.GeographyKaili experiences a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa/Cfa) with cool, dry winters and hot, wet summers. Kaili's area is 1306km2. The postal code for Kaili is 556000.