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Xitan Destination Guide

Delve into Xitan in China

Xitan in the region of Shanxi Sheng is located in China - some 176 mi or ( 283 km ) West of Beijing , the country's capital .

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Local time in Xitan is now 09:02 PM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Shanghai " with a UTC offset of 8 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Zuhu, Zirun, Zhaobei, Jincheng, and Xinzhou. While being here, you might want to check out Zuhu . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Xitan ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Interesting facts about this location

Ying County

Ying County is a district of Shanxi, China. It is under the administration of Shuozhou city.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 39.55 113.19 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Tags: County-level divisions of Shanxi

Pagoda of Fogong Temple

The Sakyamuni Pagoda of Fogong Temple of Ying County, Shanxi province, China, is a wooden Chinese pagoda built in 1056, during the Khitan-led Liao Dynasty. The pagoda was built by Emperor Daozong of Liao (Hongji) at the site of his grandmother's family home. The pagoda, which has survived several large earthquakes throughout the centuries, reached a level of such fame within China that it was given the generic nickname of the "Muta".

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Located at 39.57 113.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Tags: 1050s architecture, 11th-century architecture, Buildings and structures in Shanxi, Chinese architectural history, Chinese architecture, Chinese pagodas, Khitan history, Visitor attractions in Shanxi

Beiguozhuang

Beiguozhuang is a village in the northeast of Xingtai.

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Located at 39.55 112.97 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Tags: Cities in Hebei