Liuyang, a small city in Central China's Hunan Province, is China's largest fireworks production base. Its fireworks are famous far and wide for their unique technics, exquisite shape, bright color, clangorous detonation sound and rich culture.
The history of Liuyang fireworks dates back to the year 1740. It reached its peak in the 1870s during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) and developed into a main handicraft industry. During the Yongzheng reign of the Qing Dynasty, Liuyang fireworks became an article of tribute to the royal families. The manufacturing process of Liuyang fireworks is quite complicated, with high requirement of technology. At present, Liuyang has 190-odd kinds of fireworks, which are exported to more than 100 countries and regions. Now in Japan, South Korea, India, Iran, Britain and the United States, people can enjoy the splendor of Liuyang fireworks on their special occasions
