Jiangxin Yu
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The Jiangxinyu, or the Jiangxin Islet (), formerly known as the Conquest Island, is a river island in the Ou River to the north of the city centre of Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China. Long and narrow in shape, the island measures approximately from east to west, with a maximum width of from north to south, and covering a total area of . Rich in cultural and historical heritage, the island is recognised as a landmark and symbol of Wenzhou. In 2002, the island was designated as a AAAA tourist attraction in China. It received 753,800 visitors in 2012.
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Encyclopedic overview
10 sectionsContents
- History
- Jiangxin Temple
- Diplomatic mission
- Dredging and expansion
- Tourism development
- Tourist attractions
- Cultural heritage
- Museums
- References
- External links
The Jiangxinyu, or the Jiangxin Islet (), formerly known as the Conquest Island, is a river island in the Ou River to the north of the city centre of Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China. Long and narrow in shape, the island measures approximately from east to west, with a maximum width of from north to south, and covering a total area of . Rich in cultural and historical heritage, the island is recognised as a landmark and symbol of Wenzhou. In 2002, the island was designated as a AAAA tourist attraction in China. It received 753,800 visitors in 2012.
== History ==
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