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Xiaowodan Destination Guide
Delve into Xiaowodan in China
Xiaowodan in the region of Shanxi Sheng is a city in China - some 140 mi or ( 225 km ) West of Beijing , the country's capital .
Current time in Xiaowodan is now 10:15 PM (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: Zirun, Zhaobei, Zhangjiazhuang, Xinzhou, and Wangzhuangbu. While being here, make sure to check out Zirun . We encountered some video on the web . 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 Xiaowodan ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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P1 Datong - westwards bound
since last year it was our dream to ride with a sidecar from Beijing to Datong. Nigel joined in and we did it! what a great ride and a fine team. all over all we rode ca 900 km in 3 days. ..
The Chinese Do Prosperity Teaching Right
In a recent episode of the 700 Club, a group of Chinese Christian business people are shown combining Biblical principles with their business pursuits. But, in good Chinese style, their emphasis is on ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Mount Heng (Shanxi)
Heng Shan or Heng Mountain in Shanxi Province is one of the Five Great Mountains. At 2,017 m, it is one of the five tallest peaks in China Proper. Heng Shan in Shanxi Province is sometimes known as the Northern Heng Shan, and the one in Hunan Province as Southern Heng Shan. Both mountains have the same pronunciation in Chinese, and the Southern Heng Shan is also one of the Five Sacred Mountains.
Located at 39.67 113.74 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Hanging Temple
The Hanging Temple or Hanging Monastery is a temple built into a cliff (75 m or 246 ft above the ground) near Mount Heng in Hunyuan County, Shanxi province, China. The closest city is Datong, 64.23 kilometers to the northwest. Along with the Yungang Grottoes, the Hanging Temple is one of the main tourist attractions and historical sites in the Datong area.
Located at 39.67 113.71 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Hunyuan County
Hunyuan County is a county of Shanxi, China. It is under the administration of Datong prefecture-level city.
Located at 39.69 113.68 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Battle of Pingxingguan
The Battle of Pingxingguan, also commonly called the "Great Victory of Pingxingguan" in Mainland China, was an engagement fought between the 8th Route Army of the Communist Party of China and the Imperial Japanese Army on September 25, 1937. It resulted in a minor, morale-boosting victory for the Chinese Communists with an otherwise insignificant number of casualties and a small amount of captured supplies.
Located at 39.35 113.96 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
Pingxing Pass
Pingxing Pass is a mountain pass in the Shanxi Province of China. There is a section of the Great Wall of China there. The Battle of Pingxingguan was fought here between the National Revolutionary Army's 8th Route Army of the Republic of China and the Imperial Japanese Army on September 25, 1937. A 6,188-metre long railway tunnel was opened through the pass in 1971.
Located at 39.32 113.92 (Lat./Long.); Less than 26 km away
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