Linshu County is located at the junction of Shandong and Jiangsu provinces in the southeastern part of Shandong, named after its proximity to the Shu River. It governs 9 towns and streets, 1 provincial-level economic development zone, 1 new industrialization experimental zone, and 1 provincial-level scenic area, with 266 administrative villages (communities), a population of 680,000, and an area of 1,010 square kilometers. It is known as a world city of craftsmanship and the hometown of diamonds in China.