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Xiqiucun Destination Guide

Explore Xiqiucun in Taiwan

Xiqiucun in the region of Fukien is a town in Taiwan - some 119 mi or ( 191 km ) North-West of Taipei , the country's capital city .

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Current time in Xiqiucun is now 05:42 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Taipei " with a UTC offset of 8 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Taipei, Ren'aicun, Hsinchu, Shuikou, and Shantou. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Taipei . Where to go and what to see in Xiqiucun ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.


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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).

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).

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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.

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

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