Shacheng, Hebei

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Coordinates: 40°24′14″N 115°31′08″E / 40.40389°N 115.51889°E / 40.40389; 115.51889

Shacheng (沙城镇; pinyin: Shāchéng zhèn) is a town located in Huailai County,[1] in the northwest of Hebei province in Northern China. It is located 67 kilometres (42 mi) southeast of Zhangjiakou and more than 80 kilometres (50 mi) from the urban area of Beijing. It is known particularly for its production of Chinese grape wine. The China Great Wall Wine Company, Ltd. has its headquarters in Shacheng and there are many vineyards in the area. Founded in 1983, the company's annual production is 50,000 tons.[2]

Transport

The Shacheng Railway Station serves as a junction for the Beijing–Baotou Railway and Fengtai–Shacheng Railways.

References

  1. ↑ 张家口市-行政区划网
  2. ↑

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