Fuyang has established itself as o­ne of the "100 cities of superior overall strength" in China, and was listed among the first batch of open door coastal cities. Fuyang is situated at the center of the geographical triangle marked by Shanghai, Hangzhou and Ningbo. Nature endows Fuyang with the amenity of environments, scenic beauty, the mildness of climate, and the grace of four seasons. The whole city covers 1830 sqaure km, including 16 towns and 9 townships, with a total population around 680,000. With tourist attractions and rural beauty, as well as easy transportation, Fuyang has become known as "The backyard of Pudong, New Area of Shanghai. The beautiful Fuchan River winds through the city, with stunning countryside surrounding the urban area - mountains, waterfalls, lakes as well as historic sites.

Fuyang, which in ancient times was known as Fuchun, has a long history dating back to the beginning of the Qin Dynasty (221BC-206BC). Fuyang is sewn liberally with relics of human cultivation, as well as natural magnificence. Some shining examples are Stork Mountain, the Eight Scenic Spots of Fuchun, and the Angling Terreace of Yan Zilling, o­nce residence of the famous artist Huang Gongwang, of the Yuan Dynasty(1279-1368), painter of the famous landscape "Life in the Hills of Fuchun". Fuyang has been the home of many historical people, including Sun Quan, King of Wu during the period of Three States (220-280), and Yu Dafur2 (1896-1945), famous writer and novelist. Recent history brings a time of economic development, with Fuyang taking advantage of status as o­ne of the first open door coastal cities, supporting the utilities, facilities and transportation infrastructure needed to promote international and domestic trade.