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Wuhou District is the central urban area under the jurisdiction of Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, China, founded in 1991 and named after the famous Wuhou Ancestral Temple in the district. With an area of about 76 square kilometers and a resident population of more than 1.1 million, the district is an important gathering area for Chengdu's politics, economy, science and technology, and culture and education.
Wuhou Ancestral Temple is an important bearer of the Three Kingdoms culture. As the only shrine in China dedicated to both Zhu Geliang and Liu Bei, Wuhou Ancestral Temple is known as the "Holy Land of the Three Kingdoms". The district also retains historical and cultural landmarks such as Jinli Street and Wangjianglou Park, blending the culture of Shu Han with the folklore of western Sichuan.
As a national science and technology highland, Wuhou District has gathered renowned institutions and research institutes such as Sichuan University and the Chengdu Branch of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, and created modern industrial sectors such as Wuhou New City and the financial and business district on Renmin South Road. Meanwhile, the urban living area represented by Yulin Life Circle and Parachute Tower Digital Business Circle shows the urban style of blending tradition and modernity.
The City of Sandy is located in Clackamas County, Oregon, USA, at the southern end of the Columbia River Gorge, about 37 kilometers from the Portland metropolitan area. With a total area of approximately 7.5 square kilometers and a population of approximately 12,000 (2023 data), the city is an important gateway for outdoor enthusiasts due to its proximity to the Mount Hood National Forest and the Sandy River.
The City of Sandy is located in the western foothills of the Cascade Mountains, with an average elevation of approximately 305 meters above sea level. The Sandy River runs through the city, providing recreational opportunities for fishing, rafting and hiking. The city is surrounded by several state parks and waterfall landscapes. Annual precipitation is about 1,400 millimeters, presenting a typical Pacific Northwest temperate maritime climate.
The economy is traditionally based on wood processing and agriculture, but in recent years, the city has been developing a tourism service industry. The annual Sandy Mountain Festival and Summer Street Fair attract a large number of tourists. The city is known for its preservation of its historic downtown district, with several buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
U.S. Highway 26 runs through the city, connecting Portland to the Mt. Hood Ski Resort. The city has a well-developed park system and network of hiking trails, and educational services are provided by the Sandy School District, which contains three elementary schools and one middle school. 2021 was named one of the safest cities in Oregon.