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Explore Xiahuang in China
Xiahuang in the region of Zhejiang Sheng is a town in China - some 763 mi or ( 1228 km ) South-East of Beijing , the country's capital city .
Current time in Xiahuang is now 03:17 PM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Shanghai " with a UTC offset of 8 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Zhaobaoshan, Wuxi, Shaoxing, Shanghai, and Ninghai. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Zhaobaoshan . Where to go and what to see in Xiahuang ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Battle of Dengbu Island
The Battle of Dengbu Island (登步島戰役) was a conflict between the Republic of China Army and People's Liberation Army over Dengbu Island near mainland China. This conflict occurred from November 3, 1949 to November 5, 1949 and resulted in a Republic of China victory. Nevertheless, the ROC was later forced to withdraw when the PRC gained air superiority over the region, leaving Dengbu Island in the control of the PRC.
Located at 29.87 122.31 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
Capture of Chusan
The first capture of Chusan by British forces in China occurred on 5–6 July 1840 during the First Opium War. The British captured Chusan, the largest island of an archipelago of that name.
Located at 30.01 122.11 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Mount Putuo
Mount Putuo is an island southeast of Shanghai, in Zhoushan prefecture of Zhejiang province, China. It is famous in Chinese Buddhism, and is considered the bodhimanda of Avalokitesvara, a revered Bodhisattva in many parts of East Asia. Mount Putuo is one of the four sacred mountains in Chinese Buddhism, the others being Mount Wutai, Mount Jiuhua, and Mount Emei. Mount Putuo lies on Eastern Sea of China and displays the beauty between sea and mountain.
Located at 30.01 122.39 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Taohua Island
Taohua Island is one of the islands of the Zhoushan Archipelago. The island is under the administration of Putuo District, Zhoushan, Zhejiang, China. The island is mentioned many times in Louis Cha's Condor Trilogy, therefore gaining its popularity.
Located at 29.82 122.27 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Dinghai District
Dinghai is a district of Zhoushan City made of 128 islands in Zhejiang province, China. It is based on the larger northwestern half of Zhoushan Island, where it borders Putuo in the east. The district boundary meets that of Daishan County entirely on sea to the north. Its southwestern boundary intersects those of Ningpo City entirely on sea.
Located at 30.02 122.10 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
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