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
Chinese transcription(s)
 • Simplified白龙桥镇
 • Traditional白龍橋鎮
 • PinyinBáilóngqiáo Zhèn
Yi Village.
Yi Village.
Bailongqiao Town is located in Zhejiang
Bailongqiao Town
Bailongqiao Town
Location in Zhejiang
Coordinates: 29°04′36″N 119°33′06″E / 29.07667°N 119.55167°E / 29.07667; 119.55167
Country China
ProvinceZhejiang
PrefectureJinhua
DistrictWucheng District
Area
 • Total86.9 km2 (33.6 sq mi)
Population
 (2017)
72,000
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)
Postal code
321025
Area code0579
Station Building of Bailongqiao station.

Administrative division

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As of 2017, the town is divided into 49 villages and 7 communities.

Geography

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The Baisha Stream (Chinese: 白沙溪) passes through the town.

Education

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  • Jinhua No. 10 High School

Transportation

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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

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Bailongqiao Covered Bridge (Chinese: 白龙桥廊桥) is a famous scenic spot in the town.[2]

References

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  1. ^ 白龙桥,你终于火了,金华市本级唯一入围!. 163.com (in Chinese). 2018-11-03.
  2. ^ 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.