Cangzhou is an ancient city with a history of 1400 years. Because the iron lion symbolizes its ancient civilization, it is also called the "Lion City". Cangzhou has a long history. According to historical records, it was founded in the second year of Xiping in the Northern Wei Dynasty (AD 5 17). Built in the land of Ying and Ji, it is named after the sea. In the early Qing Dynasty, it was promoted to Zhili Prefecture, and later changed to Tianjin Prefecture. 1983165438+1October 15 was upgraded to a provincial city, and 1988 was approved as a coastal economic open zone by the State Council in March. On June 1993 and 19, Cangzhou area was abolished and the cities merged.