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Explore Xiying in China
Xiying in the region of Shandong Sheng is a place in China - some 240 mi or ( 386 km ) South of Beijing , the country's capital city .
Time in Xiying is now 05:33 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Shanghai " with a UTC offset of 8 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Luoyang, Zhengzhou, Xuzhou, Lianyungang, and Tianjin. Since you are here already, consider visiting Luoyang . Where to go and what to see in Xiying ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Dragon-and-Tiger Pagoda
The Dragon-and-Tiger Pagoda is a Tang Dynasty brick and stone pagoda located in central Shandong Province, China. It is considered a characteristic example of the pagoda style of the period.
Located at 36.45 117.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
Four Gates Pagoda
The Four Gates Pagoda is a Sui Dynasty (581-618 AD) stone Chinese pagoda located in central Shandong Province, China. It is thought to be the oldest remaining pavilion-style stone pagoda in China. The oldest extant brick-built pagoda in China is the 40-metre-tall Songyue Pagoda of 523 AD.
Located at 36.45 117.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 km away
North China Plain
The North China Plain is based on the deposits of the Yellow River and is the largest alluvial plain of eastern Asia. The plain is bordered on the north by the Yanshan Mountains and on the west by the Taihang Mountains edge of the Shanxi ('western mountains') plateau. To the south, it merges into the Yangtze Plain. From northeast to southeast, it fronts the Bohai Sea, the highlands of Shandong Peninsula, and the Yellow Sea. The Yellow River flows through the middle of the plain into Bohai Sea.
Located at 36.58 117.16 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Nine Pinnacle Pagoda
The Nine Pinnacle Pagoda or Jiuding Pagoda is an 8th century pavilion-style brick pagoda located in central Shandong Province, China. It is noted for its unique roof design featuring nine small pagodas.
Located at 36.42 117.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Shandong Provincial Museum
The Shandong Provincial Museum is the principal museum of Shandong Province. It is located in the City of Jinan, Shandong, China. The Shandong Provincial Museum was established in 1954. It houses a collection of more than 210 000 historical artifacts. Highlights of the historical collection include relics from the neolithic Dawenkou and Longshan cultures, bronze artifacts from the Shang and Zhou Dynasties, stone carvings from the Han Dynasty, and paintings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
Located at 36.66 117.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
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