Nongfu Spring was founded in September 1996 and has a history of 24 years. At that time, the founder Zhong Shanshan founded the drinking water of Xin 'anjiang Yangshengtang, the predecessor of Nongfu Spring, in Zhejiang. The first production base of Nongfu Spring started in Qiandao Lake, Jiande, Zhejiang. In 2003, Nongfu Spring discovered the high-quality natural water source "Chao Cuo Spring" in Changbai Mountain, Jilin Province.

Zhong Shanshan worked as a plasterer and carpenter in his early years. 1977 after the resumption of the college entrance examination, I failed in the college entrance examination for two consecutive years and had to enter RTVU. After graduation, he became a reporter of Zhejiang Daily. 1988 Resigned from Zhejiang Daily to start a business in Hainan. 199 1 became the general agent of Wahaha Hainan and Guangxi. 1993 set up yangshengtang co., ltd with self-raised funds, and launched products such as yangshengtang onychomycosis pill and bud capsule. 1September, 1996, Zhejiang Qiandao Lake Yangshengtang Drinking Water Co., Ltd. was established. By emphasizing the concept of "natural water", it gradually expanded in the drinking water industry.