Gaodeng Island

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Gaodeng Island (Kaoteng, Kao-teng Tao) (pinyin: Gāodēng Dǎo, Wade–Giles: Kao1-têng1 Tao3, Foochow Gŏ̤-dĕng-dō̤, also Pei-sha Tao) is an island in the East China Sea, part of Beigan Township, Lienchiang County (the Matsu Islands), Fujian Province, Republic of China (Taiwan). The island is closed to the public. Gaodeng is located 9.25 kilometres (5.75 mi) away from the Beijiao Peninsula in Lianjiang County, Fuzhou, Fujian, China (PRC). The island can be seen from the nearby Beigan Island and Daqiu Island.

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