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Taocun Destination Guide
Discover Taocun in China
Taocun in the region of Shandong Sheng is a town located in China - some 318 mi or ( 512 km ) South-East of Beijing , the country's capital .
Local time in Taocun is now 09:55 AM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Shanghai " with a UTC offset of 8 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Yazi, Xuzhou, Xujiadian, Lianyungang, and Tiekou. When in this area, you might want to check out Yazi . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Taocun ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Shandong Peninsula
The Shāndōng Peninsula also known as the Jiāodōng Peninsula (胶东半岛; 膠東半島) is a peninsula in the Shāndōng province of northeastern China. It marks the southern limit of the Bóhăi Sea. Cities on the peninsula include Qingdao, Yantai and Weihai. The local dialect of Mandarin, Jiao-Liao, is also spoken on the Liáodōng peninsula to the north across the Bóhăi Sea. The Shandong peninsula formed part of the German concessions in China from 1898 to 1914.
Located at 37.00 121.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
Battle of Tangdao
The naval Battle of Tangdao (唐岛之战) took place in 1161 between the Jurchen Jin and the Southern Song Dynasty of China on the East China Sea. It was an attempt by the Jin to invade and conquer the Southern Song Dynasty, yet resulted in failure and defeat for the Jurchens. The Jin Dynasty navy was set on fire by firearms and Fire Arrows, suffering heavy losses.
Located at 37.00 121.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
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