Jiangxinyu
江心屿 | |
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The East Pagoda and the former British consulate | |
Panorama of the Jiangxinyu | |
Interactive map of Jiangxinyu | |
| Other names | Jiangxin Islet Mid-river Islet Jiangxin Island Guyu |
| Etymology | Its location in the middle of the Ou River |
| Geography | |
| Location | The Ou River in Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China |
| Area | 700,000 m2 (7,500,000 sq ft) |
| Administration | |
| Province | Zhejiang |
| City | Wenzhou |
| District | Lucheng |
| Additional information | |
| Postal code | 325000 |
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.