Dongtai City is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Jiangsu Province, which is managed by Yancheng City. Dongtai City is located in the central coastal area of Jiangsu Province, in the north wing of the Yangtze River Delta, with east longitude12007 ′ ~12053 ′ and north latitude 32 33 ′ ~ 32 57 ′, with a total urban area of 3 175.5000000075. Dongtai City has a subtropical monsoon maritime climate. As of 20 19, Dongtai city has jurisdiction over 14 towns and 6 town-level units, and the municipal government is located in Dongtai town. According to the data of the seventh census, as of 0: 00 1 1 on June 2020, the resident population of Dongtai City was 8884 10.
Dongtai was called Yan in ancient times, also known as Xixi and Dongting. 1987, the State Council approved Dongtai to withdraw from the county and establish the city (county level). Dongtai City has two railway stations, Dongtai Station (passenger and freight) and Fuan Station (freight). Dongtai city is famous for producing salt since ancient times. Dongtai people are mostly from Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces. Dongtai is a national garden city and an excellent tourist city in China. Since 20 19, it has been awarded the title of Top 100 Counties and Cities with Comprehensive Strength in 20 19 and Top 100 Counties and Cities with Green Development in 20 19. Dongtai has a long history, including Huguo Temple, Mituo Temple, Yellow Sea Forest Park, Yong Dong Seven Fairy Cultural Park and other scenic spots. Among them, the legend of Dong Yong is listed as a national intangible cultural heritage.