Xianglong
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Extinct genus of lizards
Xianglong is a genus of Cretaceous lizard discovered in the Zhuanchengzi, near Yizhou, Yixian, Liaoning Province of China. It is known from LPM 000666, a single complete skeleton with skin impressions. The specimen comes from the Barremian-aged Yixian Formation, near Yizhou. The most notable feature about Xianglong is its bizarre oversized ribs, eight on each side, which were attached to a membrane of body tissue and allowed the lizard to glide, similar to living gliding Draco lizards. While in its original description it was considered to be an acrodont lizard, with a cladistic analysis in the same study suggesting that it was grouped with iguanians such as agamines, chamaeleonids, and leiolepidines, it was later shown that this was due to misinterpretation of the crushed skull, and its affinities with other lizards remains uncertain.
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- 30.261, 106.576
- Timezone
- Asia/Shanghai
Overview of Xianglong
Xianglong — a place in China — is worth a place on your map. The local offer centres on water sports. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Xianglong
Water Sports in Xianglong
(1)Water Sports in Xianglong covers Rafting. Each one is worth building half a day around. Straight from the activity profile stored for Xianglong.
Getting there & around
Xianglong rewards a slow approach — a hub in China, then a short road or trail. Set your clock to Asia/Shanghai on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Xianglong that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Xianglong known for?
- Travellers associate Xianglong with water sports. It sits in China.
- What can you do in Xianglong?
- Xianglong is tagged with Rafting, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- Where is Xianglong located?
- Xianglong belongs to China, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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