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Overview of Linqu, Shandong Province, China

Linqu County is located in the central part of Shandong Province, China, which belongs to Weifang City, and is situated in the junction zone of the central Shandong mountainous area and the eastern Shandong plain. It has a total area of 1,831 square kilometers and a population of about 850,000 people. As one of the important birthplaces of Qilu culture, Linqu has a long history, with more than 3,000 years of establishment, and is known as the "Hometown of Calligraphy and Painting" and the "Hometown of Small Opera".

Natural and Tourism Resources

Linqu boasts such natural wonders as Yishan National Forest Park (a national 5A-level scenic spot), Old Dragon Bay, and Shanwang Paleontological Fossil Site. Mount Yishan is known as the "Immortal Mountain in the center of Shandong", with its sunrise over the sea of clouds and ancient temple complexes. Laolongwan is famous for "the first spring group in the north of the Yangtze River", and the spring water with a constant temperature of 18℃ gushes in all seasons. Shanwang Fossil Treasure House preserves the complete paleontological communities of 18 million years ago, which has world-class scientific research value.

Specialty Industries and Economy

The local area has formed three pillar industries: high-end aluminum profiles, sculpture and art, and modern agriculture. The production capacity of aluminum profiles accounts for more than 30% of the national market share, and it is known as the "Aluminum Capital of China". The planting area of greenhouse cherries in Linqu reaches 100,000 mu, with the annual output accounting for one third of the country, and it has been awarded the title of "the first county of greenhouse cherries in China". The traditional red inkstone carving technique has been listed in the national intangible cultural heritage list.