Wancheng has a long history and splendid culture. During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, it was the land of Shen and Lu, and the king of Chu destroyed Shen and Lu Li, which was called Wan in history. Wanxian county is located in Qin. It was renamed "Nanyang" at the beginning of Sui Dynasty. Since ancient times, it has enjoyed the name of "South Ship and North Horse" and is the transportation hub of Henan, Hubei, Sichuan and Shaanxi. There are many businessmen in the world, and they have the reputation of being wealthy businessmen in the world. It is also a place where crouching tiger hides dragon. Shang sage, Bai Xixi, Ke Heng, who is famous for creating armillary sphere and seismograph, Zhang Zhongjing, a medical sage who benefited later generations with Treatise on Febrile Diseases, and Zhuge Liang, a wise man who went down in history with the name of "Taifu", all left immortal monuments in the history of Chinese civilization.

Wancheng is rich in resources. Underground mineral resources are rich, including dozens of minerals such as oil and kyanite. There are many famous local products, such as horn carving, Nanyang pyrography, dushan jade, Jiezhong rice vinegar, Tianjiao brand cotton and Nanyang cattle, which are famous at home and abroad.

Wancheng has a superior geographical position. Jiaozhi Line and Ningxi Line intersect in the area. 3 12 National Highway, Line 207, Line 209, Chongqing 0 1 Line, Chongqing 02 Line, Xu (Chang) South (Yang) Expressway which has started construction and South (Yang) Xiang (Fan) Expressway which is about to start construction run through the whole territory. Air bridges have been erected on flights to Zhengzhou, Beijing, Guangzhou and other places. Various communication facilities and the Internet communicate all over the world. The middle route project of "South-to-North Water Transfer Project" crossing the territory is under construction. The whole area is covered by Central China Power Grid, with three EHV ring transmission lines passing through, and Yahe Thermal Power Plant and Pushan Power Plant are also connected to the grid for power generation. Developed transportation, developed communication and sufficient electricity provide unique conditions for the development of industry and agriculture in Wancheng District.