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Kunqiucun Destination Guide

Delve into Kunqiucun in Taiwan

Kunqiucun in the region of Fukien is located in Taiwan - some 120 mi or ( 193 km ) North-West of Taipei , the country's capital .

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Local time in Kunqiucun is now 05:53 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Taipei " with a UTC offset of 8 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Taipei, Ren'aicun, Hsinchu, Shuikou, and Shantou. While being here, you might want to check out Taipei . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Kunqiucun ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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Matsu Islands

The Matsu Islands are a minor archipelago of 19 islands and islets in the Taiwan Strait administered as Lienchiang County (連江縣; Lièng-gŏng-gâing) under Fujian Province of the Republic of China. Only a small area of what is historically Lienchiang County is under the control of the Republic of China. The People's Republic of China administers the part of the historical county on mainland China as Lianjiang County, which claims the entire archipelago to be its Mazu Township (馬祖鄉; Mā-cū-hiŏng).

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 26.15 119.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Tags: Archipelagoes of the Republic of China, Matsu Islands, Ports and harbours of the Republic of China, Territorial disputes of China, Territorial disputes of the Republic of China

Nangan, Lienchiang

Nangan is one of the Matsu Islands and the capital township of the Lienchiang County (which coincides geographically with the Matsus) of the Republic of China. Nangan was also known Nangantang (南竿塘; Nàng-găng-dòng) and Shanggantang (上竿塘). And because Lin Moniang's (who later became the goddess Matsu) corpse was washed ashore here, Nangan was also known as Matsu Island (馬祖島; Mā-cū-dō̤). There is an airport in Nangan. The highest point is Yuntai Mountain (雲台山) (248-metre).

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 26.16 119.94 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Tags: Townships in Lienchiang County

Matsu Nangan Airport

Matsu Nangan Airport is one of the airports in Lienchiang County, Fujian Province, Republic of China (Taiwan). It is located on the Nangan Island, near the Jieshou Village. It also serves as a heliport.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at 26.16 119.96 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Tags: Airports in the Republic of China

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