Place to visit
Astana Graveyard, China: what it is and when to go
Astana Graveyard is a visitor attraction (阿斯塔那古墓群) in China (Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region). Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to May, September to October. In June there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 51. It has articles in 13 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Activity · History
- Local name
- 阿斯塔那古墓群
- Where
- China
- Best time
- March to May, September to October.
- Nearest airport
- CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu), 1,881 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 42.8804, 89.52727
What it is and where
Astana Graveyard is a visitor attraction (阿斯塔那古墓群) in China (Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region). It has articles in 13 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, where this site lists 5 more places to see, 2.8 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 42.8804, 89.52727; the nearest main airport is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU, Chengdu (Shuangliu)), 1,881 km as the crow flies. How to get around China (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the History places in China. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Astana Graveyard is March to May, September to October.
- JanPossible9:11
- FebPossible10:19
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:11
- MayBest time14:27
- JunPossible15:09
- JulPossible14:52
- AugPossible13:45
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:48
- NovPossible9:30
- DecPossible8:51
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 51. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to China in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to China
To enter China there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the China checklist. Currency: Yuan or renminbi (CNY); plugs: Type A, C and I · 220 V · 50 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 120 ambulance · 119 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Geochan (ruinas de la ciudad hun BC200)Nature · History2.8 km
- Bezeklik Thousand Buddha CavesArchaeological site8.5 km
- Tuyoq Thousand Buddha CavesTemples14 km
- Yanghai CemeteryArchaeological site14 km
- emin minaretMonument27 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the China guide.
More in China: History
- Ciudad Prohibida
- Guerreros de Terracota: Museum
- Potala Palace
- Plaza de Tiananmen
- Templo del Cielo
- Mogao Caves
Every China place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Astana Graveyard?
It is a visitor attraction (阿斯塔那古墓群 in the local language) in China. It has articles in 13 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Astana Graveyard?
March to May, September to October. In June there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 51.
How do you get to Astana Graveyard?
The nearest main airport is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), 1,881 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around China is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the China map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Geochan (ruinas de la ciudad hun BC200), Bezeklik Thousand Buddha Caves, Tuyoq Thousand Buddha Caves. The rest is in the China guide.
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