Zhangdian was derived from Longshan culture and Dawenkou culture. In the period of Warring States, Yue Yi, a general of Yan was awarded this district. He then established the state of Chang in this area. At the end of Jin Dynasty and the beginning of Yuan dynasty, Zhangdian became famous as a trade center. It had always been a city of significance for Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasty. In April, 1955, Zhangdian was officially established as one of the districts of Zibo city.
Administrative division
Zhangdian governs six towns, including Nanding, Fujia, Mashang, Fangzhen, Zhongbu and Fengshui. It also governs six subdistricts, including Chezhan Subdistrict, Heping Subdistrict, Gongyuan Subdistrict, Keyuan Subdistrict, Tiyuchang Subdistrict and Xingyuan subdistrict.
Natural Environment
Landform
Zhangdian is on the northeast side of the synclinal basin of Zibo. It is located on a transition area from low mountains and hills to Huangfan plain, with its eastern and southern parts higher than its western and northern part. The land is generally plain in Zhangdian, with its plain covering 72.43% of its gross area. There is a northeast-trending massif in the northeast part of Zhangdian, with Heitie Mountain as its main peak. Heitie Mountain is 254 meters high. It is also the highest mountain in Zhangdian.
Soil
There are two kinds of soil in Zhangdian, cinnamon soil and Shajiang black soil.
River
Xiaofu River, Zhulong River, Laozi River and Mansi River are the main rivers in Zhangdian. Their length inside Zhangdian district are respectively 17 kilometers, 21.8 kilometers, 30.6 kilometers and 6.8 kilometers. They are all north-trending except Zhulong River.
Climate
Zhangdian has a temperate and monsoonal climate, with four clearly distinct seasons.
Tourist Attraction
Ceramics City
Ceramics City is located on Zhangdian centre cultural square. It exhibits fancy porcelains from the Neolithic Age until now which were produced and discovered in Zibo. The museum hall is divided in seven parts: integrated exhibition area, ancient exhibition area, neoteric exhibition area...
Yudaihu scenic area
Yudaihu scenic area is an integrated scenic area with the recreation tourism, agricultural ecology and food service.
Famous person
Chinese physician——Bianque Ming Dynasty physician——Yuehanzhen Strategist——Sunbin Qi politician——Guanzhong Qi prime minister ——Baoshuya
