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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.
Willimantic, located in Windham County, Connecticut, United States, is a historic district of the city of Windham. Nestled on the banks of the Willimantic River, about 40 miles from the state capital of Hartford, the city is known for its rich industrial heritage and unique cultural landmarks.
Willimantic was an important center of the textile industry in the 19th century and was known as the "Thread City". The famous American Thread Company was headquartered here, and the remaining factory buildings have been partially converted into residential and commercial space. The Frog Bridge sculpture in the center of town is a symbol of the city, derived from local folklore about a frog helping to solve a drought.
The city is home to Eastern Connecticut State University, which injects youthful energy into the area. The Willimantic Museum and Windham Historical Society preserve local industrial history. The Boom Festival, held each summer, attracts visitors to experience music, art and community events.
Willimantic is conveniently connected to New York and Boston by Interstate 84 and rail. In recent years, a focus on historic restoration and community revitalization has resulted in the preservation of Victorian architecture and the development of small businesses, making Willimantic a uniquely attractive center of life in eastern Connecticut.