The folding fan is a folk handicraft for use in cooling oneself in summer, and is also used as a decoration or a stage prop in traditional Chinese operas. Due to their fine workmanship, the folding fans produced in Rongchang, Chongqing, are prized both at home and abroad.

Since ancient times, Rongchang folding fans have been sold well throughout the country, as well as to India, Myanmar and other countries.