Qujiang New District
Qujiang New District (Chinese: 曲江新区; pinyin: Qǔjiāng xīnqū) is an industrial and technology development district in Xi'an city, Shaanxi province, China.[1]
History
The district was first created as a tourism district called Xi’an Qujiang Resort in 1993.[1][2] The site originally had an area of 15.88 square kilometres. It has been expanded to 47 square kilometres.[3] The resort became Qujiang New District ten years after its establishment.[1] This is now an industrial and economic centre to foster growth in tourism and other industries.[1]
The district is now home to a number of businesses.
- Qujiang Ocean World[4]
- Qujiang International Conference & Exhibition Centre
Geography
It is 5 kilometers south east of the capital Xi'an.
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Archived copy". Archived from the original on July 7, 2011. Retrieved September 30, 2010.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on August 2, 2010. Retrieved September 30, 2010.
- ↑ http://www.chinauniquetour.com/html/Xian/201079/arts-6364.html
- ↑ http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/m/daminggong/2010-05/17/content_9856655.htm
External links
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