Delve into Shanxigou in China
Shanxigou in the region of Liaoning is a city in China - some 351 mi or ( 564 km ) East of Beijing , the country's capital .
Current time in Shanxigou is now 12:27 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Shanghai " with a UTC offset of 8 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Incheon, Pyongyang, Yingkou, Xiaoshi, and Wangshi. While being here, make sure to check out Incheon . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Shanxigou ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Beiyang
The term Beiyang originated toward the end of the Qing Dynasty, and it referred to the coastal areas of Zhili, Liaoning, and Shandong in northeast China. Minister of Beiyang's (北洋通商大臣) position was to be hold by the Viceroy of Zhili. Its main responsibilities were trade relations and occasionally foreign affairs.
Located at 41.00 123.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
1975 Haicheng earthquake
The 1975 Haicheng earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter Scale occurred at 19:36 CST on February 4, 1975 in Haicheng, Liaoning, China, a city that at the time had approximately 1 million residents. Local political leaders ordered evacuations a day before the earthquake took place. This successful evacuation saved many lives. This was the only successful evacuation before a devastating earthquake in history.
Located at 40.85 122.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Pailou, Liaoning
Pailou is a small mining town about 20 kilometers southeast of Haicheng, Liaoning in Northeast China. Having to locate on the outskirt of a major city, this town consists of a main boulevard that extends from west to east. Much of the older apartments are built in the late 1980s and early 1990s while the newer ones are constructed from the late 90s till present. It has an area of 95.68 square kilometers and a population of 39,900.
Located at 40.73 122.82 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Qianshan District
Qianshan District is a district of Anshan City, Liaoning, People's Republic of China.
Located at 41.07 122.95 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
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