Longquanyi District, located on the eastern edge of the Chengdu Plain and the western side of Longquan Mountain, covers an area of 557 square kilometers with a built-up area of 97.8 square kilometers. It administers 10 sub-districts and towns, 125 villages (communities), and has a permanent population of 1,377,600 (as of 2023). It is home to the Chengdu National Economic and Technological Development Zone, the venue for the Chengdu 2021 FISU World University Games, and is recognized by the State Council as the "Hometown of Juicy Peaches in China." The district plays a pivotal role in the joint development of Chengdu-Chongqing and industrialization in Chengdu.
Longquanyi District boasts rich historical heritage. Longquanyi District was originally part of the ancient Shu Kingdom. Dongyang County was established in 700 AD during the Tang Dynasty and was renamed Lingquan County of Chengdu Prefecture in 1026 during the Song Dynasty, with a history spanning nearly 600 years. In 1376, it was reorganized as the Tour Inspection Division of Longquan Town and established a national courier station named "Longquanyi," a name that persists today. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, its jurisdiction was divided between Jianyang and Huayang. In 1960, the State Council approved the establishment of Longquanyi District in Chengdu City.
The district has developed robust economic strength. In 2023, the district achieved a regional GDP of RMB 150.25 billion and a general public budget revenue of RMB 8.547 billion, ranking among the top in high-quality development among similar regions in Chengdu. The district has been awarded multiple titles such as China's Happiest District, Provincial Sports Industry Demonstration Base, and Advanced District for Implementing Rural Revitalization Strategy and Promoting Urban-Rural Integration Development in 2023. The district has successfully established a provincial demonstration zone for high-quality development of the service industry. The Fanmate Flying International Creative Park was recognized as a national cultural industrial park, and Dong'an Lake International Tourism Resort was established as a provincial tourist resort, rated as one of the Top Ten Boutique Destinations of China Sports Tourism 2023.
The district enjoys obvious industrial advantages. In 2023, the district's vehicle production reached 825,000 units, including 80,000 new energy vehicles, which doubled the volume from the previous year. The district has attracted 10 vehicle manufacturers, including FAW-Volkswagen and Toyota Motor Corporation, along with over 300 manufacturers of key parts and components such as Siemens and Bosch. The province's first commercial demonstration route for unmanned driving has been launched, with 390 kilometers of test roads open. This marked the formation of an automotive industry ecosystem that covers all vehicle models and promotes coordinated development across the entire supply chain. Advantageous industries continue to grow, with the output value of green environmental protection, aerospace equipment, new materials and other industries reaching RMB 45.23 billion. The Industrial Economy Digital Twin Management Platform was selected as an industrial Internet demonstration pilot program by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT).
The district has convenient and efficient transportation. Longquanyi District has long been the gateway to Chengdu and a key city in the Sichuan-Chongqing region, historically known as the "First Stop in Eastern Sichuan". Located at a pivotal node of the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle, it is the geometric center of the region including Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport, Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, and Chengdu International Railway Port. The district is 13 kilometers from Chengdu International Railway Port and 18 kilometers from both international airports, adjacent to Chengdu East Railway Station. It hosts the Longquan Highway Logistics Center, a comprehensive 5,600-mu (about 373.3 hectares) facility with global reach. Chengdu highway port offers on-site customs clearance. A multimodal transport system integrating highway, railway, and waterway in all four directions (north, south, east, and west) has been built, and the "four horizontal and two vertical" expressway network in Chengdu is seamlessly connected.
The district boasts a beautiful ecological environment. Longquanyi District is a city surrounded by mountains and rivers, with 247 square kilometers of mountainous area, a Dong'an Lake Park covering an area of over 5,000 mu (333.3 hectares), a 40-square-kilometer central ecological green hub, and an 18-square-kilometer ecological zone around the district. The forest coverage rate reaches 42.5%, and the air quality index consistently ranks among the city's best. The park city has gone through a transformation and "Quality Dong'an, Lively Yima River" has become a new urban hallmark, significantly enhancing the global prominence and influence of "Picturesque Longquanyi, a Vibrant Automobile City". The district boasts abundant tourism resources, including the ancient Shijing Temple, the exquisite Ming Tombs of Shu King, the Luodai Ancient Town known as a colony of the Hakka people, and the internationally renowned International Peach Blossom Festival. It has been recognized as an advanced county for rural cleanliness in China.