Xiajin， formerly known as Yancheng， was named after the strategic location of the Qi Jin alliance during the Spring and Autumn period．

夏津古称鄃城，因春秋时期“齐晋会盟之要津”而得名。

The ancient Yellow River passed through the city， and the Grand Canal was excavated along the border． The Yellow River culture， Canal culture， and Qilu culture blend together here， nurturing their foundations and forging their souls．

古黄河穿城而过，大运河依境开凿。黄河文化、运河文化、齐鲁文化，在这里相互交融、培基铸魂。

With a history of over 700 years of cotton cultivation， this place has earned the reputation of＂Silver Xiajin＂ and is known as Lingxiu Xiajin．

700多年的植棉史，赋予这里“银夏津”的美誉，这里是灵秀夏津。