Guyan Huaxiang scenic spot in Liandu district. [Photo/VCG]

Liandu district, located in the hinterland of southwest Zhejiang province and the middle reaches of Oujiang River, is the political, economic and cultural center of Lishui city.

From the vertical development of Liandu and the horizontal comparison with surrounding counties and cities, Liandu district has the following advantages in investment.

1. Prominent regional advantages

Liandu district is the only municipal district of Lishui, with a unique system of one city and one district. It is the connection point of the Yangtze River Delta economic circle with the West Coast Economic Zone on the Taiwan Straits, and also the intersection area of Jinhua-Yiwu and Wenzhou-Taizhou urban groups. It is therefore an important place for the economic transfer of the developed cities in Zhejiang, and also the back garden for a relaxing vacation in the Yangtze River Delta.

2. Convenient transport

Liandu district is the transport hub and distribution center of southwest Zhejiang. It only takes half an hour to drive from Liandu to Wenzhou, one and a half hours to Hangzhou and two and a half hours to Shanghai. In addition, Lishui airport is under construction. After its completion, a railway, high-speed road and aviation trinity network will be fully formed, which will accelerate Liandu's high-quality development.

3. Superior ecology

Liandu district is a State-level ecological demonstration area with a forest coverage rate of 77.5 percent, ranking among the top in Zhejiang province. Its water environment quality is the best in the province. The average content of negative oxygen ions in the air reaches more than 3,000 per cubic centimeter, which is more than three times higher than the world fresh air standard. The urban air quality ranks fifth in the country, and the air quality index (AQI) excellence rate is first in Zhejiang. Also, public satisfaction with the quality of Liandu's ecological environment is among the best in the province.