Bailongqiao
Bailongqiao (Chinese: 白龙桥) is a suburban town in Wucheng District of Jinhua, Zhejiang, China.[1] It is the site of district government. As of the 2017 census it had a population of 72,000 and an area of 86.9-square-kilometre (33.6 sq mi).
Bailongqiao Town | |
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Chinese transcription(s) | |
• Simplified | 白龙桥镇 |
• Traditional | 白龍橋鎮 |
• Pinyin | Báilóngqiáo Zhèn |
Bailongqiao Town Location in Zhejiang | |
Coordinates: 29°04′36″N 119°33′06″E | |
Country | China |
Province | Zhejiang |
Prefecture | Jinhua |
District | Wucheng District |
Area | |
• Total | 86.9 km2 (33.6 sq mi) |
Population (2017) | 72,000 |
Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
Postal code | 321025 |
Area code | 0579 |
Administrative division
As of 2017, the town is divided into 49 villages and 7 communities.
Geography
The Baisha Stream (Chinese: 白沙溪) passes through the town.
Education
- Jinhua No. 10 High School
Transportation
The Bailongqiao railway station serves the town. Zhejiang-Jiangxi railway runs northeast to southwest through the town.
The China National Highway 330, more commonly known as "G330", is a highway passing through the town's downtown, commercial, and industrial area.
The Hangzhou-Jinhua-Quzhou Expressway travels through the town.
Attractions
Bailongqiao Covered Bridge (Chinese: 白龙桥廊桥) is a famous scenic spot in the town.[2]
References
- 白龙桥,你终于火了,金华市本级唯一入围!. 163.com (in Chinese). 2018-11-03.
- 白龙桥廊桥何时修复. jhnews.com.cn (in Chinese). 2018-06-04. Archived from the original on 2019-01-07. Retrieved 2019-01-07.