Get to know Qingtian
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- Administrative area
- County · 县
- Part of
- Lishui
- Chinese name
- 青田县
- Local areas
- County guide
Area & population
- Area in the source
- 2,493.00 km²
- Population · 2022
- 568,800
Source: cited geographic source, as of the dates shown.
Stone and skilled work
Pyrophyllite-rich minerals provide the principal material for Qingtian stone carving. A county industrial plan written in2009 records quarrying around Shankou and sculpture-making in both Shankou and Hecheng. Raw stones, seal stones and carved pieces are distinct strands of the local stone industry. Small handcraft workshops have been part of its production history.
A county with an old name
Qingtian was established as a county in 711 during the Tang dynasty. Historical accounts explain its name through the nearby Qingtian Mountain (青田山), while another recorded tradition refers to locally abundant plants used for blue-green dye. These different accounts form part of the county’s own historical memory.
Sources for this guide
青田县工业发展中长期规划 · Qingtian County Government
走进青田 · Qingtian County Government
Original English written from the listed sources and checked sentence by sentence against quoted extracts by a separate reviewer. Updated 2026-09-30.
Explore Qingtian
Core places to explore, with English and Chinese names.
Places to explore around Qingtian
AI illustration · AI 示意图（仅供参考，非该地点实拍）Shimendong Scenic Area石门洞
Shimendong in Qingtian combines a cliff waterfall and wooded valley with a dense collection of inscriptions beside the Ou River.
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Qingtian Stone Carving Museum · 青田石雕博物馆Qingtian Stone Carving Museum青田石雕博物馆
Qingtian Stone Carving Museum brings raw stone, carved artworks and seals together to explain the material choices and detailed workmanship of the local carving tradition.
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Getting there
Qingtian is about 50 km in a straight line from central Lishui. Search for 青田县 in a map app to find stations and your accommodation.
Where to stay →Build your route
Shimendong Scenic Area and Qingtian Stone Carving Museum are both listed here. The linked place guides have entrance and visit details.
Continue with Lishui →More in Lishui
Sources & geographic information
Administrative names and parent areas: Official geographic directory · Reference date 2026-09-06.
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