The name of Hejian in Cangzhou City began in the Warring States Period. Because it is located in the Jiuhe River Basin, it was called Yingzhou in ancient times.

Hejian was named Yingzhou in ancient times because it was located in Jiuhe River Basin. Located in the hinterland of North China Plain, in the triangle center of Beijing, Tianjin and Shijiazhuang. With a total area of 1333 square kilometers, it governs 20 townships with a total population of 780,000. Hejian has a long history and talented people come forth in large numbers. Throughout the ages, the county was established here and the state was established here. Many figures who have played an important role in the history of Chinese civilization have emerged and are known as "the first government in southern Beijing".

Hejian has a long history and outstanding people. In the Eastern Han Dynasty, Zhang Heng served as the Hejian phase; Bao Zheng, a famous minister in Song Dynasty, served as a well-known; Dr. Han, a native of Hejian, taught The Book of Songs in Shijing Village, which made China's first poetry collection spread all over the world. Mrs Gou, a great poet in Tang Dynasty, Liu, a famous doctor in Jin and Yuan Dynasties, Feng, acting president of the Republic of China, and famous writers all lived in Hejian.

Hejian belongs to the Bohai Economic Zone, the central belt of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei in the Greater Beijing Economic Circle. Unique geographical advantages, relaxed and open environment, strong economic strength and extensive interpersonal resources have become the remarkable advantages of Hejian's economic take-off.

Hejian's industry-led private economy has developed rapidly, forming seven characteristic pillar industries, such as wire and cable, thermal insulation materials, auto parts, new building materials, tableware, communication equipment, textile and chemical industry. Hejian is rich in specialties and resources. The total reserves of underground oil, natural gas and geothermal resources are huge. Agriculture is marching towards modernization, forming ten production bases of agricultural and sideline products, such as grain, cotton, forest, fruit, animal husbandry, melon and vegetables.