双方的友好交往始于2005年，并于2006年12月在我市正式签订友好交流协议，缔结为国际友好交流城市。15年来，温岭与西区关系的不断发展和深化，交流也日趋活跃，两地在政府领导互访、互派公务员、青少年交流、经贸交流等方面都取得了显著成效。
The two cities began the friendly exchanges in 2005 and signed a sister city agreement in December 2006. The relationship deepened with remarkable achievements on government delegations visits, officer exchange, teenage activity and economic cooperation in the past 15 years.

创办于2016年，它是西区政府着力打造的全新文化艺术名片，邀请了国际姐妹城市艺术代表团参与演出，致力于让市民与艺术家共娱共乐，是西区一年一度最隆重的庆典活动。
The art festival founded in 2016 is the symbol of Seo-gu culture. Art delegations from sister cities were invited to participatein it and it has been the biggest annual celebration.

西区拥有九峰山与壮泰山、甲川与柳等川等风景名胜，是一个山清水秀的绿色城市。评价居民生活质量的44项指标中，城市煤气普及率、公园拥有率、国民生产总值等40项指标名列前茅 ，是一个适宜居住的城市。
There are some famous scenic spots such as Mt. Gubong, Mt. Jangtae, Gapcheon and Yudeungcheon. It is a very livable city with a green environment. Seo-gu is ranked high in 40 indicators among 44 leading life value indicators such as LNG supply rate.