Lúlóng

Lulong belongs to eastern Hebei, within the historical Yongping region on routes between the Beijing plain and northeastern approaches. Cultivated land, river valleys, and nearby hills supported farming communities, while roads carried merchants, officials, and military traffic. Grain and livestock supplied households and larger centers, with transport creating opportunities for local markets. The district's position gave it importance beyond its immediate agricultural output.

Lulong was the seat of Yongping Prefecture under both the Ming and Qing. The Ming established the prefecture in 1371, and its administrative centre connected the surrounding counties with the capital and the northeastern approaches. Roads and defensive works gave the district importance beyond its agricultural hinterland.