Chongqing News
Origin of names of nine major districts in Chongqing
2017-02-23 10:10:38
Jiulongpo District
The legendary nine-dragon (Jiulong) beach. The nine-dragon beach was established there during the Ming Dynasty. The Jiulongpo wharf, Jiulongpo airport and Jiulongpo Town were set successively during the Anti-Japanese War. It was officially named Jiulongpo District from Disi (the fourth) District in 1955.
Yubei District
The north (bei) of Yuzhou. It is located in the north of Chongqing urban area. It was changed from Jiangbei County to Yubei District in 1994.
Editor:Jiang Yiwei