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Guocheng Destination Guide
Delve into Guocheng in China
Guocheng in the region of Shandong Sheng is a city in China - some 322 mi or ( 519 km ) South-East of Beijing , the country's capital .
Current time in Guocheng is now 07:29 AM (Friday) . 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: Zhuwu, Xuzhou, Xujiadian, Lianyungang, and Tianjin. While being here, make sure to check out Zhuwu . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Guocheng ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Shandong Peninsula
The Shāndōng Peninsula also known as the Jiāodōng Peninsula (胶东半岛; 膠東半島) is a peninsula in the Shāndōng province of northeastern China. It marks the southern limit of the Bóhăi Sea. Cities on the peninsula include Qingdao, Yantai and Weihai. The local dialect of Mandarin, Jiao-Liao, is also spoken on the Liáodōng peninsula to the north across the Bóhăi Sea. The Shandong peninsula formed part of the German concessions in China from 1898 to 1914.
Located at 37.00 121.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
Battle of Tangdao
The naval Battle of Tangdao (唐岛之战) took place in 1161 between the Jurchen Jin and the Southern Song Dynasty of China on the East China Sea. It was an attempt by the Jin to invade and conquer the Southern Song Dynasty, yet resulted in failure and defeat for the Jurchens. The Jin Dynasty navy was set on fire by firearms and Fire Arrows, suffering heavy losses.
Located at 37.00 121.00 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 km away
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