Lintong is an ancient magical land with youthful vitality. And from the Zhou (c. 11th century BC–256 BC), the Qin (221–206 BC), the Han (206 BC–220) to the Tang Dynasty (618–907), it always served as part of the capital area, and was thus in the very center of the political, economic and cultural life of the country. 

As the east gate of the ancient capital of Xi'an, Lintong is 30 kilometers to the city center. Covering a total area of 915 square kilometers and a population of more than 731,700, the district has 22 sub-districts and 215 administrative villages under its jurisdiction.

Always bearing the title of "Lintong has the best cultural relics in the world", the district is the gathering place of numerous cultural relics, with Emperor Qinshihuang's Mausoleum Site Park as the best representative. Up-scale tourism resources have taken form, and they may possibly rank first in the world in terms of their numbers, varieties, levels and compositions. 

Within the district there are six historical and cultural sites protected at the national level, three at the provincial level, and 57 at the district/county level. The abundant historical and cultural heritages make Lintong a shinning pearl in China's tourism chain, and a must-see tourism destination for those coming to Shaanxi.

Since the reform and opening-up, Lintong has actively carried out the strategy of tourism-driven development. With the perfecting tourism service functions, related industries are being promoted and further developed. Tourism has become the important pillar industry in the social economic development of Lintong.

Lintong district's GDP in 2025 hit 31.66 billion yuan ($4.68 billion), a year-on-year increase of 5.17 percent.