Guangling District belongs to Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province.

Guangling District belongs to Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, which has a history of more than 6,000 years of civilization and a history of 2,500 years of city building. Guangling became famous all over the world with his song "Send Meng Haoran to Guangling" by the great poet Li Bai of the Tang Dynasty.

Guangling District was established in 1983. After four zoning adjustments in 2002, 2008, 2011, and 2013, it currently has an area of ??265.36 square kilometers, a permanent population of 542,300, and jurisdiction over 5 streets, 4 towns, 6 parks, 61 communities, and 62 villages. , is the central starting point of the famous city of Yangzhou.

The ancient canal, the Grand Canal, and Liaojiagou connect the north and south, and the three rivers form a "chuan", which naturally divides Guangling into three major plates. The word "zhou" in Yangzhou is like a natural creation. The 5.09-square-kilometer Guangling Ancient City has more than 500 historical buildings and 148 cultural relic protection units of various types, gathering the most precious treasures of Yangzhou.

Local Specialties

1. Yangzhou Lacquerware

Yangzhou Lacquerware is a specialty of Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, and a national geographical indication product of China. Yangzhou lacquerware originated in the Warring States Period, flourished in the Han and Tang Dynasties, and reached its peak in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Its complete craftsmanship, exquisite skills and unique style are well-known at home and abroad.

The most special carved lacquer and inlaid jade is a precious lacquer craft unique to Yangzhou. It needs to go through 72 processes to be carved into various patterns and brocade patterns. The patterns are exquisite, the knife skills are round, the color is pure and lifelike. Today's national leaders give it as a national gift to foreign heads of state, enjoying a high reputation internationally.

2. Shatou Green Shell Eggs

Shatou Green Shell Eggs are a specialty of Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province, and a Chinese geographical indication certification trademark.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Guangling District