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Delve into Xidian in China

Xidian in the region of Fujian is a city in China - some 1,032 mi or ( 1661 km ) South of Beijing , the country's capital .

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Current time in Xidian is now 09:18 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Shanghai " with a UTC offset of 8 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Taipei, Taichung, Zhangzhou, Yuanzhuang, and Xiamen. While being here, make sure to check out Taipei . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Xidian ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Huaqiao University

Huaqiao University is a national university located in Xiamen and Quanzhou, Fujian province, China. Huaqiao University was founded in 1960, with support from the late Chinese premier and historical figure Zhou Enlai, for students of overseas Chinese backgrounds to pursue tertiary education in their ancestral homelands. This university is situated in two famous overseas Chinese hometown - Xiamen and Quanzhou city, in Fujian province. The university has two campuses, Xiamen and Quanzhou.

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Located at 25.14 118.64 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Tags: Educational institutions established in 1960, Universities and colleges in Fujian

Quanzhou Railway Station

Quanzhou Railway Station is a railway station located in Fujian Province, People's Republic of China, on the Fuxia Railway which operated by Shanghai Railway Bureau, Ministry of Railways of the PRC.

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Located at 24.98 118.56 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
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Quanzhou Sports Center

Quanzhou Sports Center is a multi-purpose stadium in Quanzhou, China. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 34,000 spectators. It opened in 2008.

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Located at 24.93 118.66 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Tags: Football venues in China, Multi-purpose stadiums in China, Sports venues in Fujian

Quanzhou ship

The Quanzhou Ship, or Quanzhou wreck, was a 13th century Chinese sea-going sailing junk that sunk near the city of Quanzhou in Fujian Province, and was discovered in 1973. It remains one of the most important marine archaeology finds in China, and is an important piece of physical evidence about the shipbuilding techniques of the Song China and the international maritime trade of the period.

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Located at 24.92 118.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Tags: History of Fujian, Quanzhou, Ships of China, Ships preserved in museums, Song Dynasty

Kaiyuan Temple (Quanzhou)

Kaiyuan Temple, also known as the Ziyun Hall, is a Buddhist temple in West Street, Quanzhou, China, the largest in Fujian province with an area of 78,000 square metres . It was originally built in 685 or 686 during the Tang Dynasty but was rebuilt by the Tamil Hindu community in the city in the late 13th century who dedicated it to Lord Shiva. Behind its main hall "Mahavira Hall”, there are some columns decorated by some Hindu carvings.

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Located at 24.92 118.58 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Tags: 13th-century architecture, 680s establishments, Buddhist temples in Fujian, Hindu temples in China, Quanzhou

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