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Qingpu District, Shanghai

Qingpu
青浦区
District
Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
Zhujiajiao Ancient Town
Qingpu in Shanghai
Qingpu in Shanghai
Country People's Republic of China
Municipality Shanghai
Area
 • Total 675.11 km2 (260.66 sq mi)
Population (2010) 1,081,000
Time zone China Standard (UTC+8)
Qingpu District, Shanghai
Simplified Chinese 青浦区
Traditional Chinese 青浦區
Postal Tsingpu

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

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.

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.

The China offices of Oishi are located here.

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

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.

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

Qingpu District has three subdistricts and eight towns.

Coordinates: 31°10′15″N 121°07′41″E / 31.1708°N 121.128°E / 31.1708; 121.128


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