Jiangxin Yu
People's Republic of China · Asia
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The Jiangxinyu, or the Jiangxin Islet (Chinese: 江心屿; lit. 'Mid-river Islet'), formerly known as the Conquest Island, is a river island in the Ou River to the north of the city centre of Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China. Long and narrow in shape, the island measures approximately 2,800 m (9,200 ft) from east to west, with a maximum width of 400 m (1,300 ft) from north to south, and covering a total area of 70 ha (170 acres). Rich in cultural and historical heritage, the island is recognised as a landmark and symbol of Wenzhou. In 2002, the island was designated as a AAAA tourist attraction in China. It received 753,800 visitors in 2012.
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