China , Zhejiang , pujiang

Overview of Pujiang, Zhejiang, China

Pujiang County is located in the center of Zhejiang Province in China, belonging to Jinhua City, and is situated in the south wing of the Yangtze River Delta Economic Circle. The county covers an area of 920 square kilometers, with a population of about 400,000, and is known as the "Crystal Capital of China" and the "Hometown of Painting and Calligraphy". The landscape is mainly hilly, with the Puyang River running through the whole area, and the climate is subtropical monsoon humid climate.

History, Culture and Specialty Industries

Pujiang County was founded in the second year of Xingping of the Eastern Han Dynasty (195 A.D.), and possesses historical heritage such as the Wannian Shangshan Cultural Ruins. The culture of traditional painting and calligraphy is profound, and the "Pujiang School of Painting" of the Ming Dynasty has a far-reaching influence. The modern crystal glass products industry is the pillar, accounting for 80% of the national share of crystal handicrafts, Zhengzhai Town, "the first family in Jiangnan" Zheng's Ancestral Hall is a national key cultural relics protection units.

Tourism and Ecological Resources

Xianhua Mountain is a national 4A-level scenic spot, famous for its strange peaks and sea of clouds, and Song Lian called it "the most beautiful area in heaven and earth". There are well-preserved primitive forests and waterfalls in the ecological scenic spots such as Baishiwan and Shenli Gorge. Local specialties include peach-shaped plums, tofu skin, wheat cakes and other traditional delicacies, and special events such as calligraphy and painting festivals and crystal fairs are held every year.