Yidu is a magical city with many talented people and a rich cultural background.The neolithic ruins in Chengbeixi reveal Ba Chu's culture; "the war of Yilin " during the Three Kingdoms tells of heroism thousands of years ago;the scholar, in the late Qing dynasty, Yang Shoujin made outstanding achievements in the fields of geography, calligraphy, carving and bibliography.His achievements were uncommon, enjoying high prestige both in China and abroad ... It is an advanced cultural city, and the home of the folk tales,“Chinese Riddle Village”or Qinglinsi village,is extremely unique; Bongu drums in ancient sweet tone reflecting the musical flavor of southern China, are heard here and there.Yidu has a special folk culture,and common people live a flavorful life,like a colorful permanent peaceful painting .
Yidu,a city with convenient transportation in the centre of China lies next to the Bashu Mountains and Jianghang Plain. The Jiaoliu Railway line runs across the city from south to north.The Gold River- Yangtze River flows across it from west to east,earning it high reputation as “Chushu’s throat” and “The Door City in Three Gorges”from ancient time .Two bridges across the Yangtze River connect highways to cities around Yidu, through which it only takes 20 minutes to ride from downtown to the Three Gorges Airport.Zhicheng port will be the largest centre for coal mining in the middle-western district.Some national key projects under contruction ,such as Hurong Highway and Yiwan Railway will make Yidu a vital point in transportation and commercial supplies center.
Yidu,a city abundant in natural resources and rich in talents and treasure ，lies in the center of the distrct for water power development made up by the three Gorges Dam,Gezhouba Dam,and Qingjiang River Dams,which is one of the richest areas of water power in China.Tanks for finished oil product are the biggest ones in the central-southern district.Natural gas is supplied for commercial use. The Yangtze River and Qingjiang River are rich in water resources.Here each season is distinct from one another and the amount of rain is abundant making plants grow luxuriantly.A great variety of mineral resources such as coal,limestone,dolomite,glue soil and sulphur iron exist in Yidu, which are rich in quantity,high in quality,and easy to mine; Qingjiang River Fish,Yidu Orange,Yihong Tea,Natural Zinc Tea are a few of the exquisite articles famous brand which possess a great reputation in the whole country, selling overseas to more than 10 countries and regions .
Yidu’industry is well developed and full of potential and vitality. The industry system is careful to pay attention to environmental protection using a number of hi-tech business enterprises. The circulating and energy-saving economy appear well developed. It is the base for the nation-wide high density chemicals ,fine chemical engineering production,the largest pharmaceutical system in Asian medicine and erythromycin production, screen production,the biggest cement factory along the upper and middle Yangtze River,the largest porcelain and ceramics industry in Hubei province, key export for agricutural and other products in Hubei province.All of which makes Yidu an outstanding city of economic developments in theb central six provinces.
Yidu is encircled by rivers and mountains,harmonized in scenery and an excellent place to reside . Tianlongwan scenic area is surrounded by green mountains,and faces green broad waters .Boat on these waters and ,you’ll have a feast for your eyes; Ordovician stone woods are shaped uniquely,and rare in the world .It reflects the great changes over billions of years in nature.The ancient Chaoyin Cave is called as “Ba Cu first Hole ”which is full of stalactites and accompanied by the sound of rushing springs.Mount Liang is honored as “the Mount Wudang in the south”.These beautiful mountains tower well above all the others and are filled with green trees；Province class park—Mount Song is praised as “The mountain of longevity”.It is covered with pine trees and blooming flowers in all four seasons.The city is full of trees;the buildings are surrounded by trees;the people seem to be in the pictures.It has been Nationally rated as a “Health City”,the provincially rated as a “Civilization City” and “ Park City”. The finance trade,the business service facilities are highly thought of;Science ,technology education,and medical treatment meet the city’s demands;the culture entertains and business services make life convenient.
“The pearl on two rivers ” shines in the centre of China, “The front city of the Three Gorges”smiles to receive all guests.
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