Wutongqiao

former town, Leshan, China
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Also known as: Wu-t’ung-ch’iao
Wade-Giles romanization:
Wu-t’ung-ch’iao

Wutongqiao, former town, south-central Sichuan sheng (province), southwestern China. It is now a southern district of the city of Leshan. Wutongqiao, formerly a minor market town situated between Leshan and Yibin (southeast) on the Min River, briefly achieved status as a municipality from 1952 to 1958. In 1959 it was merged with Leshan; its status changed to that of a district of Leshan in 1985. The district is chiefly noted for its longtime status as a major salt-producing area, the salt being drawn as brine from wells of medium depth. Barium and calcium chloride are also produced. Woolens, particularly blankets, ...(100 of 180 words)