| Huangzhong | |
| Postal Code Type: | Postal code |
| Settlement Type: | District |
| Pushpin Map: | China#China Qinghai |
| Pushpin Relief: | yes |
| Pushpin Label: | Huangzhong |
| Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Qinghai |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | China |
| Subdivision Type1: | Province |
| Subdivision Name1: | Qinghai |
| Subdivision Type2: | Prefecture-level city |
| Subdivision Name2: | Xining |
| Seat: | Lushar Town |
| Area Total Km2: | 2444 |
| Population: | 463,900 |
| Population As Of: | 2020 |
| Population Density Km2: | auto |
| Coordinates: | 36.5°N 132°W |
| Timezone: | China Standard |
| Utc Offset: | +8 |
| Elevation Min M: | 2225 |
| Elevation Max M: | 4488 |
| Population Rural: | 369,000 |
| T: | 湟中區 |
| S: | 湟中区 |
| P: | Huángzhōng Qū |
| Wylie: | hong krung grong rdal |
| Order: | st |
Huangzhong District is a district of Xining, Qinghai Province, China. It is located about 80km (50miles) east of Qinghai Lake and about 10km (10miles) southwest of downtown Xining. In 2020 the district had a population of 463,900, of which 153,000 belonging to minorities.[1] The Kumbum Monastery (Ta'er Temple) is located in the district.
Huangzhong has been inhabited since at least 4,000 years ago, as shown by archeological excavations in Lijiashan town. Later, the area belonged to the Qiang people. Since the capture of Xining by Emperor Wu of Han, Huangzhong has been part of the Chinese dynasties. The Han dynasty rulers established a county called Linqiang in the area, governed by Jincheng (Lanzhou). In 1943, the county seat was moved to Lushar town, and the county was named Huangzhong County, after the Huangshui river basin.[2] In 2020 Huangzhong County was changed to Huangzhong District of Xining.
Huangzhong governs over 1 subdistrict, 10 towns, 5 townships and 3 ethnic townships.[3]