Tancheng county

Tancheng's cityscape. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Tancheng county, located at the southernmost tip of Shandong province in East China, is a vibrant region known as the "Hometown of Ginkgo" and the "Hometown of Osiers". Tancheng has a population of 1.04 million registered residents and 860,000 permanent residents, covering an area of 1,195 square kilometers. It is known as a leading national county for cultural development and grain production, as well as a national sanitary and garden county.

Historically rich, Tancheng traces its roots back to the Xia (c.21st century-16th century BC) and Shang (c.16th century-11th century BC) dynasties. The county is the birthplace of Tanzi, a revered figure in Chinese history. It also inspired Guan Hanqing, a leading dramatist of the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), in writing the famous opera The Injustice to Dou E.

Tancheng Riverside Park. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Tancheng's strategic location offers excellent connectivity, as major highways and railways pass through the county. It is well connected to nearby ports and high-speed railway stations, giving it unique logistical advantages with transportation costs 20 percent below the national average.

Economically, Tancheng is a powerhouse. It is known as a granary in southern Shandong, consistently producing over 700,000 metric tons of grain annually. It is also a major producer of ginkgo, with 7,400 hectares of forests, as well as crops like rice and vegetables.

The county has developed a robust modern industrial system focusing on green chemicals, electronics, agriculture, and more, making it a key industrial hub in the region.

Editor：韩蒙蒙