Luzhou is a prefecture-level city located in the southeast of Sichuan Province, China. Historically known as Jiangyang until the Northern and Southern dynasties, it serves as a significant geographic junction bordering Yunnan province, Guizhou province, and the Chongqing municipality. The city is situated at the confluence of the Tuo River and the Yangtze River.
Known as the "Liquor City," Luzhou has served as an important port location since ancient times. Following the separation of Chongqing from Sichuan in 1997, it became the province's largest port in terms of both size and output. The city was designated as the capital of southern Sichuan province after the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949 and was officially upgraded to prefecture-level city status in 1983.
As of the 2020 Chinese census, Luzhou had a population of 4,254,149. The built-up metro area consists of the Jiangyang and Longmatan districts, while the Naxi district is not yet conurbated with the rest of the city.