Chongqing - Dianjiang County in Chongqing has a rich history dating back to the year 556 AD. Since that time, a philosophy that combines agriculture with academic success has produced outstanding figures over the millennia, laying the foundations for industrial advancement, fine culinary traditions, and intangible heritage famous nationwide in the present day.
This lush county is located in the east of the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle and enjoys a favorable geographical location. It serves as a key node linking the Chongqing Urban Area with the Three Gorges Reservoir Area. Multiple highways traverse the county, and modern high-speed rail lines allow for Jiangbei International Airport to be reached within one hour, while Beijing can be reached in only six hours. As a result, these strong logistical advantages have played a key role in the county's development into an important regional hub.
A rich endowment in natural resources has paved the way for Dianjiang to achieve economic development across various fields. The land can be regarded as a small plateau with almost 200,000 acres of level ground with shallow hills, suitable for modern agriculture, urbanization, and industry.
Dianjiang has a rich history, resources, and logistical advantages that have made the county perfect for integrated development and high-quality living (Photograph/Dianjiang County)
Under the surface of Dianjiang County, two significant national gas fields are served by the only state-owned enterprise for production, distribution, and supply located at the county level. Additionally, potassium salt deposits estimated at 4.12 billion tons are earmarked for possible future exploitation.
Dianjiang County has become known for its high-grade variety of white pomelo, which ripens late in China and has shown great potential for large-scale production and brand recognition. Peony flowers have also become synonymous with the county, with the greatest quantity and variety found in the south of China. These beautiful flowers can be seen in three 4A-rated scenic areas in Dianjiang County, including Peony and Sakura World, the Kaizhi Mountain Tourist Area, and the newly landscaped Sanhe Lake Wetlands Park.
The county has adopted an integrated development policy, guiding a balanced approach for industry, agriculture, transport, urbanization, and cultural tourism. The recently held conference of the Chongqing Municipal News Media Association hosted visits to industrial parks and scenic areas near the county seat, showcasing the achievements of Dianjiang in promoting high-quality development and lifestyles, which can serve as a reference nationwide.
Pre-fabricated buildings industry
The Chongqing Guorui Pre-Fabricated Construction Industrial Park settled in Dianjiang County in 2020, focusing on green buildings, new materials, intelligent equipment, and smart living. Centers for technology research, product exhibition, and quality control support these.
In addition to their pre-fabricated building structures, signature products include interior parts such as ceilings, energy-efficient doors, windows, and curtains, as well as green surfacing materials, metallic hardware, building tools, and smart furniture.
The Chongqing Guorui Pre-Fabricated Construction Industrial Park in Dianjiang County has set the standard with a complete product range for building structures, decor, and equipment. (Photograph/Dianjiang County)
Leading national test drive facility
The Chongqing Western Automobile Test-Drive Facility is the only comprehensive facility of its kind in southern China and currently leads nationwide in terms of scale and functionality. The total area covers 554 acres, with a 46.5-kilometer-long road network featuring a loop motorway and a complete variety of roads that mimic urban streets and country gravel tracks. The support facilities include environmental workshops with salt spray machines, a corrosion laboratory, and freezer compartments.
The test site has been approved by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Ministry of Communications. It provides domestic and foreign auto companies with facilities tailored for product development, durability, performance, certification, and test-drive scenarios.
The Chongqing Western Automobile Test-Drive Facility offers the most complete functionality in southern China for domestic and foreign automobile manufacturers. (Photo/Dianjiang County)
Market leader in wheel manufacturing
Chongqing Jieli Wheel Manufacturing is a company that produces aluminum alloy wheels for motorcycles. It was founded in 1996 and integrated research and development, production, sales, and self-operated import and export systems.
Jieli has won honors such as the Excellent Motorcycle Parts Enterprise in China and enjoys the 'Double Hundred' status of being among Chongqing's top 50 Industrial and top 100 manufacturing enterprises.
It currently holds the top position in the domestic market with a share of 32.6% and the second position internationally with a share of 16.6%. The smart factory covers an area of 52 acres with a total investment of 1 billion yuan and features advanced production lines that meet the highest industry standards in automation, intelligence, informatization, and environmental protection.
Support facilities include precision mold processing workshops, centers for technological research and development, national standard laboratories, and advanced equipment for environmental protection.
The factory of Chongqing Jieli Wheel Manufacturing enjoys the largest market share in China and leads in smart green manufacturing. (Photo/Dianjiang County)
Dianjiang Peony Tourism
The Kaizhi Mountain Tourist Area is based on the special characteristics of peony flowers, which cover around 3,300 acres inside the park. In addition to its botanical appeal, there are many tourist attractions including a peony-shaped open viewing platform set upon the mountainside with a transparent surface, a large glass bridge walkway, cliff-edge swings, forest toboggan, climbing activities, children's play areas, rainbow slide, and a flower-sea fountain.
The convenient location makes Kaizhi Mountain a good choice for short-distance leisure travel in Chongqing, where people can enjoy the health benefits of being close to nature.
Despite being a relatively new attraction in Dianjiang, the park has already received accolades such as a "new landmark for cultural tourism in Chongqing (2019)," as well as a national 4A-rated scenic area in 2020.
Peony cultivation has a long history in Dianjiang, and three major tourist attractions in Dianjiang including Kaizhi Mountain offer top locations for admiring the flowers each year. (Photo/Dianjiang County)
A park of harmony and integration
Sanhe Lake Wetlands Park is a major project in the eastern downtown of Dianjiang City. This new 4A-rated scenic area was unveiled in 2022 and was designed by a Singaporean design firm focusing on harmony and integration, incorporating local characteristics.
The park's architectural features include a hilltop pagoda, a culture wall, four bridges, and six pavilions. Four exhibits promote Dianjiang's identity as the home of tofu pudding, brass music, ancient fortresses, painting, and calligraphy.
Around the park are statues of eight well-known historical figures from Dianjiang, including the Ming Dynasty official Xia Bangmo. A ninth sculpture honors a group of revolutionary martyrs from the county, representing the strong revolutionary spirit of the local area.
Sanhe Lake Wetlands Park is located right in the downtown area of Dianjiang City, and offers an idyllic environment with complete supporting facilities (Photo/Dianjiang County)
The park covers 343 acres of land and features attractive walkways that surround the lake, as well as complete sporting facilities that enhance the quality of life for residents of Dianjiang. Visitors can enjoy musical fountain displays and light shows around the lake at night while the illuminated architectural features create a stunning backdrop.