China , Anhui , maanshan

Introduction to Maanshan, Anhui, China

Maanshan is a prefecture-level city under the jurisdiction of Anhui Province, located on the south bank of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, adjacent to Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, and an important member of the Yangtze River Delta city cluster. It is named after the legend that the saddle of the war horse Xiang Yu, the king of Chu, fell to the ground and turned into a mountain when he killed himself on the Wujiang River. As an important iron and steel industrial base in China, Maanshan Iron and Steel Company Limited (Maanshan Iron and Steel) is famous all over the country, known as "Steel City".

History, Culture and Tourism Resources

Maanshan has a deep historical background, is the place where Li Bai died, Cai Shi Jiao scenic spot within the Taibai building was built to commemorate the immortal poet. The city contains natural landscapes such as Pu Tang Scenic Area and Yushan Lake Park, as well as cultural sites of the Three Kingdoms such as the Zhu Ran Family Cemetery. The Li Bai Poetry Festival held annually attracts a large number of culture lovers.

Economic Development and Location Advantages

Maanshan is the core city of Nanjing Metropolitan Area, and actively integrates into the integrated development of Yangtze River Delta by virtue of its geographical advantage of being adjacent to Nanjing. In addition to the iron and steel industry, high-end equipment manufacturing, new energy vehicles and other emerging industries are developing rapidly. 2022 GDP exceeded 260 billion yuan, per capita GDP in the forefront of Anhui Province, has been awarded the title of National Civilized City, National Forest City and so on.