Touring Gangwei in China
Gangwei in the region of Fujian is a city located in China - some 1,081 mi or ( 1740 km ) South of Beijing , the country's capital city .
Time in Gangwei is now 03:45 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Shanghai " with a UTC offset of 8 hours. Depending on your travel resources, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Taipei, Zhenhai, Zhangzhou, Xiao'ao, and Xiamen. Being here already, consider visiting Taipei . We collected some hobby film on the internet . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Check out our recommendations for Gangwei ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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China & Tibet
Impressions from a four week trip through China and Tibet. Please refrain from political comments like 'free Tibet' or 'Tibet is part of China'. ..
Buddhist Temple - Xiamen, China 中国
Some scenes from the crowded Nan Putuo Temple in Xiamen, China: Incense burning, praying,lucky coin tossing, etc. ..
HD Xiamen (廈門), China
Xiamen "廈門", southern region of Fujian province in China. Journey begins from Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport then to the General Restaurant. Music : xīn yǔ 心雨 ..
Chinese busker playing a pipa.
A legless busker on Gulangyu Island playing a Chinese four string lute called a 'pipa'. His playing wasn't great, but I think he deserves every mao he gets for sitting out there all day! ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Longhai City
Longhai is a county-level city within the prefecture-level city of Zhangzhou, in the south of Fujian province, People's Republic of China. Longhai comprises territory on both banks of the lower Jiulong River, although most of its area is on the right (southern) bank. The left bank yields to Xiamen before reaching the sea, the right bank becomes the south shore of Xiamen Bay and is home to the Zhangzhou Gang tariff-free industrial export zone, in Longhai's Gangwei Town.
Located at 24.40 118.05 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Gulangyu Island
Gulangyu is a car-free island off the coast of Xiamen, Fujian province in southern China, about 2 km in area. It is home to about 20,000 people and is a domestic tourist destination. Visitors can reach it by ferry from Xiamen Island in about 5 minutes. Gulangyu Island is renowned for its beaches and winding lanes and its varied architecture. The island is on China's list of National Scenic Spots and also ranks at the top of the list of the ten most-scenic areas in the province.
Located at 24.45 118.06 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Xiamen University
Xiamen University, colloquially known as Xia Da, located in Xiamen, Fujian province, is the first university in China founded by overseas Chinese. Established by Mr. Tan Kah Kee in 1921, the university was originally known as the University of Amoy. The school motto is "Pursue Excellence, Strive for Perfection (自强不息, 止于至善)". The university is one of many comprehensive universities directly administered by the Chinese Ministry of Education.
Located at 24.44 118.09 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
South Putuo Temple
South Putuo or Nanputuo is a famous Buddhist temple founded in the Tang Dynasty in the Chinese city of Xiamen. It is so named because it is south of the Buddhist holy site Mount Putuo in Zhejiang Province.
Located at 24.44 118.09 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen
Millennium Harbourview Hotel Xiamen is a hotel in the original downtown area of Xiamen. Opened in 1992, it is the first international luxury hotel built in Xiamen. The Millennium Harbourview is operated under the management of the Millennium & Copthorne Hotels chain. The Millennium Harbourview spans 10,000 square feet of meeting and dining space, ranging from ballrooms, function rooms, to breakout rooms. It offers 352 rooms & suites and provides corporate and leisure amenities for travelers.
Located at 24.45 118.08 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
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