A view of Jiangyan district in Taizhou city, East China's Jiangsu province. [Photo/WeChat ID: jyrmzf]
Geography
The district of Jiangyan is administered by the prefecture-level city of Taizhou, which is located in the middle of East China's Jiangsu province.
With a total area of 857.8 square kilometers and a permanent residential population of 671,000, it has jurisdiction over nine towns, four residential districts, one provincial economic development zone and one provincial tourist resort.
Within lies the Qinhu River scenic area, a national 5A-rated scenic spot, as well as two national 5A-rated scenic spots, Qintong Ancient Town and the Guluotang Cultural Block.
History
Jiangyan has a long recorded history, which dates back to 117 BC.
During the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), a salt merchant named Jiang and his son led the local people to marshal their resources and build a weir to fight floods, hence the name "Jiang Yan".
In July 1994, Jiangyan city was established at the county level. In December 2012, the Jiangyan district was established.
Economy
In the first half of 2024, Jiangyan district recorded a gross regional product of 45.15 billion yuan ($6.35 billion), marking a year-on-year growth of 6.5 percent. Specifically, the primary industry saw an added value of 1.7 billion yuan, up 4.7 percent, while the secondary industry added 22.56 billion yuan, increasing 10.2 percent. The tertiary industry contributed 20.89 billion yuan, with a growth of 2.8 percent.
Transportation
There are eight airports within 250 km, which include Shanghai Pudong Airport and Nanjing Lukou International Airport. What's more, Yangzhou Taizhou International Airport is only 30 minutes' drive from Jiangyan district.
By train, Shanghai can be reached in two hours and Beijing in five hours from Jiangyan district.
Moreover, Jiangyan district is only 30 km away from Taizhou Port, a national Class A open port.