How about Liyang, Changzhou?
Liyang is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Changzhou City, Jiangsu Province. It is located in the core area of the Yangtze River Delta Economic Circle. In recent years, it has attracted much attention due to its unique natural scenery, rich cultural heritage and rapidly developing economy. The following will analyze the current situation of Liyang from multiple dimensions, and combine it with the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to present you with a comprehensive portrait of Liyang.
1. Overview of Liyang

Liyang is located at the junction of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui provinces, with a total area of 1,535 square kilometers and a permanent population of approximately 750,000. The mountains and rivers here are closely related, and it is known as the "Pearl of the South of the Yangtze River". It is also the "Hometown of Longevity in China" and the "National Ecological City".
| indicator | data |
|---|---|
| Administrative division | County-level city (affiliated to Changzhou City) |
| geographical location | North latitude 31°09′-31°41′, east longitude 119°08′-119°36′ |
| climate type | subtropical monsoon climate |
| GDP in 2022 | About 140 billion yuan |
| Pillar industries | Equipment manufacturing, new energy, modern agriculture, tourism |
2. Recent hot topics
According to public opinion monitoring across the entire network, Liyang-related hot spots in the past 10 days are mainly concentrated in the following areas:
| Topic Category | Specific content | heat index |
|---|---|---|
| tourism development | Tianmu Lake Tourist Resort’s summer passenger flow hits record high | ★★★★☆ |
| urban construction | Liyang High-speed Railway New Town Planning Plan Announcement | ★★★☆☆ |
| Characteristic agriculture | Liyang white tea selected as geographical indication protected product | ★★★☆☆ |
| cultural activities | The 3rd Liyang Song Tuancheng Lotus Viewing Festival opens | ★★☆☆☆ |
| transportation construction | The planning of the second channel of Nanjing-Hangzhou high-speed railway involves Liyang | ★★★☆☆ |
3. In-depth analysis
1. Rich tourism resources
Liyang is home to Tianmu Lake, a national 5A-level scenic spot, as well as famous attractions such as Nanshan Bamboo Sea and Yushui Hot Spring. Recently, the Tianmu Lake Scenic Area launched a night tour project, with the number of single-day tourists exceeding 30,000, making it a popular summer resort in the Yangtze River Delta.
2. Rapid economic development
As a permanent member of the "Top 100 Counties in the Country", Liyang has formed an industrial chain of "power batteries - new energy vehicles - intelligent equipment". Leading companies such as CATL and SAIC Motor have established production bases in Liyang.
| economic indicators | 2021 | 2022 | growth rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| GDP total | 128.6 billion yuan | 140.2 billion yuan | 9.0% |
| GDP per capita | 171,000 yuan | 185,000 yuan | 8.2% |
| Gross industrial output value | 258 billion yuan | 291 billion yuan | 12.8% |
3. Outstanding livability advantages
Liyang has been selected as the "Happiest City in China" for many years in a row. Its advantages are reflected in:
- The proportion of days with good air quality reaches more than 85%
- Urban green coverage rate is 42.3%
- Per capita park green space area is 15.8 square meters
- Number of beds in medical institutions per 1,000 people: 6.8
4. Existing challenges
1. The industrial structure still needs to be optimized, with the tertiary industry accounting for only 38%
2. The attraction of high-level talents needs to be improved
3. The status of regional transportation hub has not yet been fully established.
5. Development prospects
As the integration process of the Yangtze River Delta accelerates, Liyang is striving to become an "important node city in the Nanjing metropolitan area" and a "central city on the Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Anhui border". The planned second channel of Nanjing-Hangzhou high-speed railway and Changli intercity railway will further enhance its location advantages.
Summary:Liyang is a city with both ecological background and development vitality. It not only retains the beautiful charm of a small town in the south of the Yangtze River, but also shows the vitality of the vigorous development of emerging industries. It is a potential city worthy of attention in the Yangtze River Delta region.
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