Lin'an held a population of 573,100 in 2014, over an area of 3,124 km2 (1,206 sq mi).

Lin'an is rich in natural resources, abundant in rainfall, and has a warm climate.

All of these factors work together allowing the district to be covered with 71.3% forest.

Mountains, lakes, forest, hot springs, caves, and other ancient remains are everywhere.

The climate in Lin'an is temperate and humid subtropical monsoon[broken anchor].