Zhuzhou City and Changsha City are both prefecture-level cities under the jurisdiction of China and Hunan Province, and both cities are independent administrative regions.

Zhuzhou is located in the east of Hunan Province, on the west bank of the middle reaches of Xiangjiang River. It is the second largest city in Hunan Province and an important part of Changsha-Zhuzhou-Xiangtan urban agglomeration. Zhuzhou has a long history and is the hometown of Shennong, the ancestor of the Chinese nation, so it has rich cultural heritage and tourism resources. Zhuzhou economy is dominated by industry, especially machinery manufacturing, chemical industry, building materials and other industries. Known as "China Power Valley", it is an important production base for electric locomotives and urban rail vehicles in China.

Changsha, as the capital of Hunan Province, is located in the lower reaches of Xiangjiang River and is the political, economic, cultural, scientific and educational center of Hunan Province. Changsha has a long history of more than 3,000 years. It is a famous historical and cultural city with famous scenic spots such as Yuelu Academy and Orange Island. Changsha has a developed economy and is the economic engine of Hunan Province, with high-tech industry, modern service industry and food industry as the leading industries.