Dongyang county was first set up in AD 195 and known as Wuning .
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11 Facts About Dongyang
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Dongyang is home to numerous construction companies, the primary one being Zhongtian.
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Dongyang produces magnets, chemicals, plastics, garments and agriculture and wooden sculptures.
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At present, Dongyang has become the largest magnetic material production and exportation base in China.
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Dongyang is experiencing a period of great growth, comparable to other regions and cities in Eastern China.
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In one of Dongyang's towns, Hengdian, there is a famous movie studio, where many films and TV shows about ancient China are made.
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Dongyang has Baiyun Cultural Park, a place for relaxation with several representations of Daoism and Buddhism including a 50-foot statue.
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Dongyang Woodcarving is reputed as one of the best folk handicrafts and a national treasure, as one of the four major schools of woodcarving in China.
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Dongyang has been honored as the hometown of woodcarving since ancient time.
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Dongyang is approximately one and a half hours by train from Shanghai, where it is possible to catch a long-distance bus(about 4 hours).
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Close to Dongyang is Yiwu, which is a 25-minute taxi ride away.
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