Wulong District () is a
district
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of
Chongqing Municipality
A municipality is usually a single administrative division having corporate status and powers of self-government or jurisdiction as granted by national and regional laws to which it is subordinate.
The term ''municipality'' may also mean the go ...
, China, bordering
Guizhou
Guizhou (; formerly Kweichow) is a landlocked province in the southwest region of the People's Republic of China. Its capital and largest city is Guiyang, in the center of the province. Guizhou borders the autonomous region of Guangxi to the ...
province to the south.
Administration
Climate
Education
There is a central elementary school in Baiyun Town.
Transportation
The district is served by
Chongqing Xiannüshan Airport which opened in December 2020.
World Heritage Site
Numerous
Wulong Karst limestone
Limestone ( calcium carbonate ) is a type of carbonate sedimentary rock which is the main source of the material lime. It is composed mostly of the minerals calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of . Limestone forms whe ...
rock formations are scenic landmarks in Wulong. They are protected within the
UNESCO
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South China Karst
The South China Karst (), a UNESCO World Heritage Site since June 2007, spans the provinces of Chongqing, Guangxi, Guizhou, and Yunnan. It is noted for its karst features and landscapes as well as rich biodiversity. The site comprises seven clust ...
World Heritage Site
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.
Features
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Three Natural Bridges — ''in Xiannüshan Town''.
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Furong Cave —''on the
Furong River
The Furong River (), also known as the Pangu River (盘古河) is the largest tributary of the Wu River and flows through Guizhou Province and Chongqing Municipality, People's Republic of China.
Description
Rising in the Dalou Mountains in Suiya ...
''.
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Er Wang Dong
Er Wang Dong () is a large cave in the Wulong Karst region, in Wulong County of Chongqing Municipality of China.
Current known length of its passages is with a maximum depth of . It is large enough to contain its own weather system. The cave star ...
— ''in
Houping Miao and Tuzi Ethnic Township''.
References
External links
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Districts of Chongqing
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