Gaodeng
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Gaodeng Island (Kaoteng, Kao-teng Tao) (Chinese: 高登島; pinyin: Gāodēng Dǎo; Wade–Giles: Kao1-têng1 Tao3; Foochow Romanized: Gŏ̤-dĕng-dō̤, also Pei-sha Tao (北沙島), 下目嶼, 下木嶼) 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 (北茭半岛) in Lianjiang County, Fuzhou, Fujian, China (PRC). The island can be seen from the nearby Beigan Island and Daqiu Island.
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