Delve into Nangan in Taiwan
Nangan in the region of Fukien is a city in Taiwan - some 125 mi or ( 202 km ) North-West of Taipei , the country's capital .
Current time in Nangan is now 11:50 PM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Taipei " with a UTC offset of 8 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Taipei, Daqiucun, Ketiwo, Ren'aicun, and Fuwocun. While being here, make sure to check out Taipei . 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 Nangan ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Dash 8 Visual Approach an Island Airport in Hazy Weather!
Dash 8 visual approach an island airport in hazy weather. As you can see, this island airport is constructed by the sea and mountain, the runway is like a carrier strip! ..
One Minute Postcard - July 30th 2012 - Matsu
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Matsu --- Romantic & Beautiful Island
Welcome everyone come to visit Matsu, the romantic & beautiful Island. ..
One Minute Postcard - August 1st 2012 - Matsu
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Interesting facts about this location
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).
Located at 26.15 119.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
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).
Located at 26.16 119.94 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
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.
Located at 26.16 119.96 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Beigan, Lienchiang
Beigan Township (北竿鄉; Báe̤k-găng-hiŏng), part of the northern Matsu Islands, is officially administrated as Lienchiang County by the Republic of China (Taiwan). Matsu Beigan Airport set here as gateway between the Taiwan Island and the Matsu Islands. This township served as one of the Three mini-links (小三通) to mainland China before direct links between Taiwan and the PRC were reestablished. Area:7.1 km² Population: 1748 (2009)
Located at 26.22 119.99 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Matsu Beigan Airport
Matsu Beigan Airport (馬祖北竿機場) is one of the airports in Matsu Islands, Lienchiang, Fukien Province, Republic of China (Taiwan). It is built in 1994 on the Beigan Island of the Beigan Township. It also serves as a heliport. It is served by Uni Air (立榮航空) with scheduled flights to Taipei Songshan Airport.
Located at 26.22 120.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
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