Taolu | |
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  Taolu Location in Burma | |
| Coordinates: 23°15′N98°53′E / 23.250°N 98.883°E | |
| Country |  Burma |
| Division | Wa Self-Administered Division (Shan State) |
| District | Hopang District |
| Elevation | 1,606 m (5,269 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+6.30 (MST) |
Taolu is a village in Hopang District, Wa Self-Administered Division of Myanmar. [1]
Taolu is located in the mountainous area near the border with China, [2] which lies 3 km (1.9 mi) east of the village. Mong Ling Shan mountain rises about 8 km (5.0 mi) to the north. [3]
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