In April 2003, Xi Jinping, the then Secretary of the CPC Zhejiang Provincial Committee, came to Tonglu for research. He put forth a 16-character guideline for Tonglu, which could be interpreted in English as: “Grow in both size and strength, emphasize unique features, expand spatial development, and unify the urban-rural divide.” Tonglu deeply reflected upon these principles, and pledged to bolster its industries while continually refining both the urban and rural facets of the city. Unwavering in its commitment to this blueprint, Tonglu’s transformation from a “small mountain county” to “China’s most beautiful county” was fully realized.
Everywhere in Tonglu is a new poem. Today’s it is scenic in every aspect. A green, energetic, and livable Tonglu is coming!
Tonglu is a green city
The Qiantang River originates in Tonglu, where the water is greener than the mountains. The Fuchun River and the Fenshui River flow throughout the region, and the Daji Mountain and Yaolin National Forest Park stand tall with lush greenery. The skyline, the green mountains, and the winding alleys are all as clean as washed. This clearly embodies a prime example of ecological civilization harmoniously integrated with the mountains and rivers, a modern version of the “Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains”.
Time flows, yet the infinitely changing landscapes of Tonglu always remain unique.
With a 75.29% forest coverage rate and over 340 days of excellent air quality each year, this is known as China’s longevity county and also an “International Garden City”.
Tonglu is the “County of Poems”. Established in 225 AD, Tonglu has a long history of over 1,700 years and a deep cultural heritage.
More than a thousand poets came to Tonglu from the Southern and Northern Dynasties to the Qing Dynasty, leaving behind over 7,400 poems about its landscapes and cultural relics. Fan Zhongyan, a famous minister of the Northern Song Dynasty, wrote the famous “Ten Poems of Tonglu County in a Relaxed and Unrestrained Style”. In 2018, Tonglu was awarded the title of “China’s Hometown of Poetry”.
Tonglu is the “City of Paintings”. The beautiful scenery of the Fuchun River in Tonglu attracted painters and poets. Huang Gongwang, a painter of the Yuan Dynasty, stared at this landscape and left behind the everlasting “Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains” and its companion—“The Big Ridge of Fuchun”.
Tonglu is just so beautiful! The concept of ecological priority and green development runs through the entire process of building a beautiful city and countryside, making every corner of Tonglu a landscape.
Tonglu is a vibrant city
The core of the city is the people, who are the most active factor of city development. “Attracting capital, gathering people, and strengthening production”—these three strategies guide Tonglu’s endeavors to build a high-quality development and common prosperity demonstration county.
Only a flourishing industry can bring vitality to this county. Tonglu is aiming at bringing in big projects. In early September, the Sanuo Electronics Yangtze River Delta headquarters and industrial base project, with a total investment of 5 billion yuan, officially signed a contract with Tonglu. After all projects are put into operation, they will strive to achieve an annual output value of 10 billion yuan within 5 years.
In addition, projects such as the Geely Power Battery Project and the Pumped Storage Power Generation Unit Project have already entered the “fast track” of construction. A number of major projects in sectors such as manufacturing, people’s livelihood, and agricultural and cultural tourism integration are under construction.
The block economy that has developed for many years such as making pens and knitting is mostly the people’s economy and wealth-making economy. Nowadays, these industries are bursting with new opportunities in the new round of revitalization. Tonglu is also called the “China’s Hometown of Express Delivery”. Shentong, Zhongtong, Yunda and Yuantong, four large enterprises that account for half of China’s express industry, were all originating here.
Tonglu County includes express delivery in one of its “six major initiatives”, evolving from the “Hometown of Express Delivery Personnel” into the “Hometown of Express Delivery Industries”.
To enlarge the circle of industrial development, Tonglu strengthens the synergy between “circle, chain, and enterprise”, aiming to create strategic emerging industrial clusters in areas such as visual intelligence, new energy, and magnetic materials. This is emerging as the new driving force behind Tonglu’s economic development.
Tonglu is a city with warmth
Living in Tonglu, “small happiness” is hidden in each detail. Every year May 6 is a special day for people in Tonglu. It is both the anniversary of the liberation of Tonglu and its “People’s Day”, which has been held for 12 consecutive years.
For the Tonglu people, this day is like a “press conference” of people’s livelihood bonuses. Each “People’s Day”, Tonglu County publishes a series of measures to benefit the people, from the New Year’s red envelopes for the elderly and free public transportation, to “red envelopes for babies”, “red envelopes to encourage employment”, and more. Over the past 12 years, heartwarming small details have contributed to the city’s overall warmth.
Tonglu focuses on issues like education and medical care and creates good conditions for its people to go to school and get medical attention at their “doorstep”.
In 2015, Tonglu began collaborating with esteemed schools in Hangzhou City. Institutions like Tonglu Middle School teamed up with prominent school groups including Hangzhou No. 2 Middle School. This year, Tonglu School, guided by Hangzhou Xuejun Middle School and backed by the Hangzhou Education Bureau, officially opened its doors.
In terms of medical health, Tonglu strengthens strategic cooperation, takes the opportunity of Yangtze River Delta integration, and vigorously introduces high-quality medical and health resources from Shanghai and Hangzhou. It cooperates with high-quality units such as Hangzhou Municipal Health Commission and Hangzhou First People’s Hospital to improve the county’s medical and health management and service capabilities.
In addition, Tonglu is focusing on the “old and young” to extend the reach of happiness...
A good city atmosphere and customs are not only the result of cultural development , but also an “invisible wealth” that feeds back the attractiveness of the city. Today, Tonglu welcomes guests from all over the world with its best appearance. Living in Tonglu, one could let go of all worries.
Welcome to Tonglu!