An aerial view of the Wenbi Mountain scenic spot in Ding'an. [Photo/VCG]

Overview
Ding'an county is located in the central part of Hainan island. It faces Wenchang city on the east, Chengmai county in the west, Qionghai city on the southeast, Tunchang county in the southwest and the Qiongshan district of Haikou city across the Nandu River on the north.

It is 45.5 kilometers from east to west and 68 kilometers from north to south with a borderline of 251.5 kilometers.

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 have lived there for generations. The ethnic minority groups, except for the Miao, mainly live on three State farms.

Resources
Ding'an 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 Ding'an 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, Ding'an was the birthplace of many great minds and outstanding talents. During the Chinese Civil War period, Ding'an played a pivotal role in the Landing Operation on Hainan Island. Nowadays, Ding'an is recognized as the origin of Hainan opera.

Ding'an boasts palatable delicacies and food events, among them the wonderful black pork feast. Ding'an is also known in China for the longevity of its natives, a secret that tourists can try to solve.

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

Major Industries
Leading industries in Ding'an 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.