Explore Huangkan in China
Huangkan in the region of Beijing is a town in China - some 31 mi or ( 50 km ) North of Beijing , the country's capital city .
Current time in Huangkan is now 11:51 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Shanghai " with a UTC offset of 8 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Xinzhou, Tianjin, Taiyuan, Shijiazhuang, and Jinan. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Xinzhou . We saw some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Huangkan ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Great Wall of China - Slide
Here is one of the best ways to get down off the Great Wall of China. ..
Lily At The Wall
The Frostburg State University Chamber Choir performs "With A Lily In Your Hand" at Juyong Pass, Great Wall of China ..
Mutianyu Great wall Tour 1
Considered as the most beautiful section in Beijing, highly recommended. Here's the link for Great Wall tours: www.beijingimpression.cn ..
Food in China 2008
Great chow that averaged around 10 Euro a day. Yea, she LIKED it. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Huairou Solar Observing Station
The Huairou Solar Observing Station is a solar observatory in China. It is situated on a north bank of the Huairou Reservoir, about 40km north of Beijing. There are two telescopes. It is operated by the National Astronomical Observatory of China, part of the Chinese Academy of Science.
Located at 40.32 116.59 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Jiankou
Jiankou is a section of the Great Wall of China. This section is a photographic hotspot due to its unique style, steep mountains and beautiful scenery. 'Jiankou', is translated as 'Arrow Nock' in English, for the shape of the mountain is like an arrow, with the collapsed ridge opening as its arrow nock. Jiankou Great Wall located in the Huairou District 73 km north of Beijing.
Located at 40.46 116.53 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Mutianyu
Mutianyu is a section of the Great Wall of China located in Huairou County 70 km northeast of central Beijing. The Mutianyu section of the Great Wall is connected with Jiankou in the west and Lianhuachi in the east. As one of the best-preserved parts of the Great Wall, the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall used to serve as the northern barrier defending the capital and the imperial tombs.
Located at 40.44 116.56 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Huairou Reservoir
The Huairou Reservoir is a reservoir about 60km north of Beijing, China. It is the site of the Huairou Solar Observing Station.
Located at 40.31 116.61 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
Hongluo Temple
The Hongluo Temple is one of the largest and most extensive Buddhist temples located in northern Beijing. It was first established during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD), however it was rebuilt many times later, notably during the Ming Dynasty. The temple is located at the southern foot of the Hongluo Mountain, and covers an area of 7 hectares (17 acres). Its name, Hongluo Temple is also translated as Red Shells Temple.
Located at 40.38 116.62 (Lat./Long.); Less than 13 km away
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