Xiangyang city is located in the northwest of Hubei province, in the hinterland of the middle reaches of the Han River. Xiangyang is named because it is located in the sun of the ringing water, and the Hanshui River passes through the city, separating Xiangyang and Fancheng from the north and south sides and facing each other across the river. Both cities are important military and commercial centers in history. After 1949, the two cities merged into one, called Xiangfan city. From 1983, Xiangyang area was merged into the prefecture-level Xiangfan city. Known as "China's first city, Xiangyang, a battleground for military strategists."

Xiangyang is a famous historical and cultural city in China, the birthplace of Chu culture, Han culture and Three Kingdoms culture, with a history of more than 2800 years. Since ancient times, it has been a traffic fortress, known as the thoroughfare of seven provinces, and a channel for trade and cultural exchanges between North and South. Xiangyang Wharf on the Han River has a long history and began to operate as early as the Spring and Autumn Period of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty. The military culture of Xiangyang ancient city is deeply branded and its reputation is far spread. Xiangyang city, formerly known as Jinbu, is a large-scale military ferry, which has been branded with military culture since its establishment. According to historical records, there were 172 famous wars in Xiangyang in history. Among them, the battle of Yuan and Song Dynasties lasted for six years, which made the name of "Iron Beating Xiangyang" famous at home and abroad.