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Qingpu District, Shanghai

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Time zone
  
China Standard (UTC+8)

Local time
  
Tuesday 3:09 AM

Municipality
  
Shanghai

Area
  
675.1 km²

Population
  
1.17 million (2012)

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Country
  
People's Republic of China

Weather
  
9°C, Wind NW at 14 km/h, 93% Humidity

Points of interest
  
Shanghai Ancient Town at Z, Shanghai Zhujiajiao Ancient T, Oriental Land, Shanghai Grand View Park, Yuanjin Temple

Qingpu District, is a suburban district of Shanghai Municipality. Lake Dianshan is located in Qingpu.

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Map of Qingpu, Shanghai, China

The population of Qingpu was counted at 1,081,000 people in the 2010 Census. It has an area of 675.11 km2 (260.66 sq mi).

Qingpu District is the westernmost district of Shanghai Municipality; it is adjacent to Jiangsu and Zhejiang Provinces. Around the lake are a number of tourist scenic areas, all complete in tourist facilities. Among the tourist areas is the waterside town Zhujiajiao, a major tourist destination in the Shanghai region.

There are currently 21 domestic travel services, three international travel business departments, 14 star-rated hotels, and 3 AAAA-grade tourist spots in Qingpu District.

Transport

  • China National Highway 318
  • Tour

    In Qinqpu, you can meditate on the past and explore the traces of Shanghai in the history. Qinpu attractions include the Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, Oriental Land, Jinze Ancient Town, Lake Dianshan and Qushui Garden etc.

    Economy

    The China offices of Oishi are located here.

    Culture

    Baihe, the oldest town in Qingpu District, is famous for its performances of Shanghai opera.

    Education

    The French School of Shanghai Qingpu Campus and the German School of Shanghai both share the EuroCampus (S: 欧洲校园, P: Ōuzhōu Xiàoyuán) in Qingpu District.

    The International Philippine School of Shanghai (IPSS) is also in Qingpu District.

    Notable residents

    Chen Yun, an important cadre in the Deng Xiaoping era, was born here.

    Subdistricts and towns

    Qingpu District has three subdistricts and eight towns.

    References

    Qingpu District, Shanghai Wikipedia