Qujiang New District

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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. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 http://www.xainvest.gov.cn/en/xaxqjs.asp
  2. ↑ http://en.xasourcing.gov.cn/zone/132.htm
  3. ↑ http://www.chinauniquetour.com/html/Xian/201079/arts-6364.html
  4. ↑ http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/m/daminggong/2010-05/17/content_9856655.htm

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