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Mazu Destination Guide

Delve into Mazu in China

Mazu in the region of Fujian is located in China - some 971 mi or ( 1563 km ) South of Beijing , the country's capital .

Interactive map of Mazu

Local time in Mazu is now 11:48 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Taipei " with a UTC offset of 8 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Taipei, Daqiucun, Ketiwo, Ren'aicun, and Xiwei. While being here, you might want to check out Taipei . We discovered some clip posted online . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Mazu ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


Videos

Dash 8 Visual Approach an Island Airport in Hazy Weather!

3:13 min by asia1mage
Views: 15710 Rating: 4.95

Dash 8 visual approach an island airport in hazy weather. As you can see, this island airport is constructed by the sea and mountain, the runway is like a carrier strip! ..

One Minute Postcard - July 30th 2012 - Matsu

1:11 min by CJouarie
Views: 899 Rating: 5.00

Cedric Jouarie on Facebook: www.facebook.com One Minute Postcard on Facebook: www.facebook.com The "One Minute Postcard" is an experimental documentary series created by Cedric Jouarie: www.facebook.c ..


Matsu --- Romantic & Beautiful Island

1:14 min by juser98
Views: 601 Rating: 5.00

Welcome everyone come to visit Matsu, the romantic & beautiful Island. ..

One Minute Postcard - August 1st 2012 - Matsu

1:11 min by CJouarie
Views: 209 Rating: 5.00

Cedric Jouarie on Facebook: www.facebook.com One Minute Postcard on Facebook: www.facebook.com The "One Minute Postcard" is an experimental documentary series created by Cedric Jouarie: www.facebook.c ..


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Interesting facts about this location

Matsu Islands

The Matsu Islands are a minor archipelago of 19 islands and islets in the Taiwan Strait administered as Lienchiang County (連江縣; Lièng-gŏng-gâing) under Fujian Province of the Republic of China. Only a small area of what is historically Lienchiang County is under the control of the Republic of China. The People's Republic of China administers the part of the historical county on mainland China as Lianjiang County, which claims the entire archipelago to be its Mazu Township (馬祖鄉; Mā-cū-hiŏng).

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 26.15 119.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Tags: Archipelagoes of the Republic of China, Matsu Islands, Ports and harbours of the Republic of China, Territorial disputes of China, Territorial disputes of the Republic of China

Nangan, Lienchiang

Nangan is one of the Matsu Islands and the capital township of the Lienchiang County (which coincides geographically with the Matsus) of the Republic of China. Nangan was also known Nangantang (南竿塘; Nàng-găng-dòng) and Shanggantang (上竿塘). And because Lin Moniang's (who later became the goddess Matsu) corpse was washed ashore here, Nangan was also known as Matsu Island (馬祖島; Mā-cū-dō̤). There is an airport in Nangan. The highest point is Yuntai Mountain (雲台山) (248-metre).

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 26.16 119.94 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Tags: Townships in Lienchiang County

Matsu Nangan Airport

Matsu Nangan Airport is one of the airports in Lienchiang County, Fujian Province, Republic of China (Taiwan). It is located on the Nangan Island, near the Jieshou Village. It also serves as a heliport.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 26.16 119.96 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Tags: Airports in the Republic of China

Beigan, Lienchiang

Beigan Township (北竿鄉; Báe̤k-găng-hiŏng), part of the northern Matsu Islands, is officially administrated as Lienchiang County by the Republic of China (Taiwan). Matsu Beigan Airport set here as gateway between the Taiwan Island and the Matsu Islands. This township served as one of the Three mini-links (小三通) to mainland China before direct links between Taiwan and the PRC were reestablished. Area:7.1 km² Population: 1748 (2009)

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 26.22 119.99 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Tags: Townships in Lienchiang County

Matsu Beigan Airport

Matsu Beigan Airport (馬祖北竿機場) is one of the airports in Matsu Islands, Lienchiang, Fukien Province, Republic of China (Taiwan). It is built in 1994 on the Beigan Island of the Beigan Township. It also serves as a heliport. It is served by Uni Air (立榮航空) with scheduled flights to Taipei Songshan Airport.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 26.22 120.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Tags: Airports in the Republic of China

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