Chinese Name: 温州 (wēn zhōu)
Population: 9,300,000
Area: 12,110 square kilometers (4,676 square miles)
Location: in the southeast of Zhejiang, east China
Administrative Division: 4 districts (Lucheng, Longwan, Ouhai, Dongtou); 5 counties (Yongjia, Pingyang, Cangnan, Wencheng, Taishun); 3 county-level cities (Rui'an, Leqing, Longgang)
Area Code: 0577
Zip Code: 325000
GDP (2019): CNY 660.61 billion (USD 95.75 billion)
Known as the Capital of Shoes
Wenzhou lies in the southeastern coast of Zhejiang Province. For centuries, the inhabitants here have relied on shipping, trading and fishing for their livelihoods. Its location on the sea has also been crucial to international trade. Shoes and electrical appliances produced here are popular over the world. Its citizens are progressive and open to western ideas. Millions of merchants have emigrated and started businesses throughout the world. The city is therefore a famous hometown of overseas Chinese. In terms of tourism, this city boasts high and green mountains, picturesque countryside, deep valleys, enchanting sea views as well as beautiful islands. And it is the night view of Lingfeng Peak of Yandang Mountain and Nanxi River featuring attractive rural scenery that make most people first fall in love with Wenzhou.
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