Delve into Qitian in China
Qitian in the region of Sichuan is a city in China - some 902 mi or ( 1451 km ) South-West of Beijing , the country's capital .
Current time in Qitian is now 07:47 AM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Chongqing " with a UTC offset of 8 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Yanjiang, Xinshi, Tongchuan, Nanchong, and Mianyang. While being here, make sure to check out Yanjiang . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Qitian ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Shifang protest
The Shifang protest was a large-scale environmental protest in the southwestern Chinese city of Shifang, Sichuan province, against a copper plant that residents feared posed environmental and public health risks. The protests spanned 1–3 July 2012, and drew thousands of participants. Police were dispatched to break up the demonstrations, and reportedly shot tear gas and stun grenades into the crowd. Chinese authorities said some protesters has stormed a government building and smashed vehicles.
Located at 31.33 104.20 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Jingyang District
Jingyang District is a district of Sichuan Province, China. It is under the administration of Deyang city.
Located at 31.14 104.39 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
Mahavira Hall
A Mahāvīra Hall or Hall of Mahāvīra, called daeungjeon (대웅전, 大雄殿) in Korean, is the main building of a traditional Chinese Buddhist temple complex, where the historical Buddha and other buddhas and bodhisattvas are enshrined. Along with the Hall of the Four Heavenly Kings (天王殿) and a depository for sacred Buddhist sūtras, the Mahavira Hall is one of the three principal halls of a Chinese Buddhist temple. Its Japanese equivalent is the hon-dō.
Located at 31.12 104.42 (Lat./Long.); Less than 26 km away
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