Wulong District
| Wulong 武隆区 | |
|---|---|
| District | |
 Location of Wulong in Chongqing | |
| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Municipality | Chongqing |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2,872 km2 (1,109 sq mi) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 351,000 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (320/sq mi) |
| Time zone | China Standard (UTC+8) |
Wulong District (Chinese: 武隆区; pinyin: Wǔlóng qū) is a district level subdivision of Chongqing Municipality, in South-Central China.
Chongqing is one of only four provincial level municipalities of China, with direct-control.
World Heritage Site
Numerous Wulong Karst limestone rock formations are scenic landmarks in Wulong. They are protected within the UNESCO South China Karst World Heritage Site.
Features
- Three Natural Bridges — in Xiannüshan Town.
- Furong Cave —on the Furong River.
- Er Wang Dong — in Houping Miao and Tuzi Ethnic Township.
External links
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- Media related to South China Karst at Wikimedia Commons
Coordinates: 29°22′48″N 107°42′00″E / 29.38000°N 107.70000°E
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