Location and resources
Dingan county is located in the central part of Hainan island. It faces Wenchang city in the east, Chengmai county in the west, Qionghai city in the southeast, Tunchang county in the southwest, and the Qiongshan district of Haikou city across the Nandu River in the north.
It measures 45.5 kilometers from east to west and 68 km from north to south with a border of 251.5 km.
The multi-ethnic county covers an area of 1,177.7 square kilometers and is home to ethnic groups such as the Han, Miao, Li, Hui, Bouyei, Manchu, Dong, Yao, Tujia and Gelao. The Han and Miao people are the natives. The ethnic minority groups, except for the Miao, mainly live on three State farms.
Dingan is a county of tranquil beauty. Tourists can relax by wandering in the woods, enjoying Asia's only cold spring in a tropical area, having fun at Nanli Lake National Wetland Park, climbing Wenbi Peak and visiting beautiful ancient towns and villages.
Other tourism resources and attractions in Dingan include the Taoism Cultural Tourism Zone in Wenbi Mountain, Hainan Tropical Bird World, Dingyang Ancient Town, Jianlong Tower, Taishi Torii, Bajiao Palace, the former residence of Zhang Yuesong, known as one of the four talented scholars of Hainan province in the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) and a memorial park in the Murui Mountain Revolutionary Base Area. Many ancient buildings and revolutionary relics have been put under provincial and county-level protection.
In ancient times, Dingan was the birthplace of many great minds and outstanding talents. During the Chinese Civil War period, Dingan played a pivotal role in the Landing Operation on Hainan Island. Nowadays, Dingan is recognized as the origin of Hainan opera.
Dingan boasts palatable delicacies and food events, among them the wonderful black pork feast. Dingan is also known in China for the longevity of its natives, a secret that tourists can try to solve.
Major industries
Leading industries in Dingan county include emerging green food processing, and its key industries for investment include low-carbon manufacturing, modern services, pharmaceuticals, high-end comprehensive leisure vacations, Red Tourism Zone construction, emerging green food processing, Internet+ and trade and logistics.
Key industrial parks
Taling Industrial Park
Xinzhu Green Building Industrial Park
Wenbi Moubtain- Nanli Lake Area
Murui Mountain- Bailibaicun area
Nandu River Riverside Pastoral Complex
Contact
The Dingan Bureau of Commerce
Address: No 209 Government Building, Xing'an Avenue, Ding'an County, Hainan
Tel: 86-0898-63836397; 86-0898-63838288
Email: dashangwuju@163.com
