Imagine a city where clothes hangers aren’t just functional. They are a symbol of industrial might. Welcome to Lipu.
Lipu is a county-level city in Guangxi. It stands as a testament to China’s manufacturing prowess. Its story stretches back to the Western Han Dynasty.
Emperor Liu Che established Lipu between 141 and 87 BC. Today, Lipu thrives as part of Guilin City. It is located approximately 100 km to the north.
Lipu covers 1,759 square kilometers. Around 370,000 people called Lipu home in 2002.
But what makes Lipu truly special? It is the undisputed “China’s hanger capital.” The city boasts roughly 100 hanger companies. They churn out billions of clothes hangers. These hangers are used worldwide. Companies like Target and IKEA distribute them.
Lipu’s industrial sector is advanced. The city has a sound business environment. Over 650 industrial enterprises operate within Lipu. Coat hangers are not the only industry here. Lipu has fostered leading industries in food, drugs, and photo-electronics.
Lipu is the world’s largest production and export base for hangers. It has grown into a leading food-processing hub in southern China.
Lipu is boosting its innovative edge. It set up Guangxi’s first county-level sci-tech innovation fund. Lipu aims to transform its key sectors. Hangers, food, drugs and photo-electronics are its focus. The goal is a transaction volume exceeding 10 billion yuan.
Lipu is developing a high-tech industrial zone. Its market value is targeted at 10 billion yuan. This attracts more investment. It promotes the building of key facilities. A class-B bonded logistics center is planned. So is a hanger-manufacturing industrial area. A timber trade market will be established.
Lipu’s modern agriculture is also impressive. It utilizes its farmland area. That is over 24,666 hectares. Lipu built 147 demonstration agricultural parks. These parks promote specialty products. Taro, citrus and lotus plantations are lucrative businesses.
Lipu also has rich tourism resources. There are three national 4A tourist attractions. Four national 3A scenic spots can also be found here. Fengyu Cave is another attraction.
Lipu’s economy is growing. In 2021, it grew 6.3 percent year-on-year. It reached a record high of 15.94 billion yuan. The primary industry grew 9 percent. The service sector saw an annual increase of 7.4 percent.
Lipu showcases China’s blend of industry and agriculture. It also highlights tourism potential. From humble hangers to high-tech ambitions. Lipu continues to develop and grow. Its story is one of constant progress.