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Overview of Linqu, Shandong Province, China

Linqu County is located in the central part of Shandong Province, China, which belongs to Weifang City, and is situated in the junction zone of the central Shandong mountainous area and the eastern Shandong plain. It has a total area of 1,831 square kilometers and a population of about 850,000 people. As one of the important birthplaces of Qilu culture, Linqu has a long history, with more than 3,000 years of establishment, and is known as the "Hometown of Calligraphy and Painting" and the "Hometown of Small Opera".

Natural and Tourism Resources

Linqu boasts such natural wonders as Yishan National Forest Park (a national 5A-level scenic spot), Old Dragon Bay, and Shanwang Paleontological Fossil Site. Mount Yishan is known as the "Immortal Mountain in the center of Shandong", with its sunrise over the sea of clouds and ancient temple complexes. Laolongwan is famous for "the first spring group in the north of the Yangtze River", and the spring water with a constant temperature of 18℃ gushes in all seasons. Shanwang Fossil Treasure House preserves the complete paleontological communities of 18 million years ago, which has world-class scientific research value.

Specialty Industries and Economy

The local area has formed three pillar industries: high-end aluminum profiles, sculpture and art, and modern agriculture. The production capacity of aluminum profiles accounts for more than 30% of the national market share, and it is known as the "Aluminum Capital of China". The planting area of greenhouse cherries in Linqu reaches 100,000 mu, with the annual output accounting for one third of the country, and it has been awarded the title of "the first county of greenhouse cherries in China". The traditional red inkstone carving technique has been listed in the national intangible cultural heritage list.

Pingding County Overview

Pingding County is part of Yangquan City, Shanxi Province, China, and is located in the Taihang Mountains in eastern Shanxi Province, with a total area of 1,394 square kilometers. As an important gateway to eastern Jin, Pingding is connected to Yu County in the north, Xiyang in the south, and Jingfu County in Hebei Province in the east, and has been a major transportation hub connecting Jin and Hebei provinces since ancient times.

Historical and cultural heritage

Pingding has a long history, as early as in the Qin and Han Dynasties, the county has been set up, so far there have been more than 2,200 years of establishment history. It is the ancestral home of Wang Wei, a famous poet of the Tang Dynasty, and there are national key cultural relics protection units such as the Great Wall of Gu Guan and Niangziguan, of which Niangziguan is known as the "Ninth Pass in the World".

Economic and Resource Characteristics

Pingding County is rich in mineral resources, coal reserves of 2.6 billion tons, is an important coal production base in Shanxi. In recent years, Pingding County has been actively developing ceramics, calcium-based new materials and other industries, as well as utilizing the natural scenery of the Taihang Mountains and red tourism resources to vigorously develop the eco-tourism industry.

Folklore and Specialty Products

Pingding retains a rich folk culture, such as Yazhou Drums, Wu Yazhou Drums and other traditional performing arts are listed in the national intangible cultural heritage. Pingding Sandware is the most famous specialty product, with a history of more than 1,300 years, and a reputation as the "best sandware in the world".