Place to visit
Beichuan Pagoda, China: what it is and when to go
Beichuan Pagoda is a tower (北川塔) in China (Dali City). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is March to May and September to October. In June there are 13 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 24. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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
- Tower · Architecture
- Local name
- 北川塔
- Where
- China
- Best time
- March to May and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu), 656 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 25.62915, 100.29081
What it is and where
Beichuan Pagoda is a tower (北川塔) in China (Dali City). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Dali City, where this site lists 16 more places to see, 14 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 25.62915, 100.29081; the nearest main airport is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU, Chengdu (Shuangliu)), 656 km as the crow flies. How to get around China (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Architecture 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 Beichuan Pagoda is March to May and September to October.
- JanPossible10:34
- FebPossible11:08
- MarBest time11:49
- AprBest time12:36
- MayBest time13:15
- JunPossible13:35
- JulPossible13:27
- AugPossible12:54
- SepBest time12:09
- OctBest time11:23
- NovPossible10:43
- DecPossible10:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 24. 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
- Yinsuo Island SiteArchaeological site6.7 km
- Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture MuseumMuseum in China6.8 km
- Pagoda of Fotu TempleHistory · Architecture8.9 km
- Taihe City RuinsArchaeological site in People's Republic of China8.9 km
- Museum of Dali CityMuseum15 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the China guide.
More in China: Architecture
- Canton Tower: Canton television and tourism tower
- Giant Wild Goose Pagoda: Pagoda
- Qingdao Jiaozhou Bay Bridge: bridge in Qingdao, Shandong, China
- Donghai Bridge: road bridge in Shanghai and Yangshan Port
- Tsing Ma Bridge: suspension bridge in Hong Kong
- Marco Polo Bridge: bridge in China
Every China place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Beichuan Pagoda?
It is a tower (北川塔 in the local language) in China. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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 Beichuan Pagoda?
March to May and September to October. In June there are 13 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 24.
How do you get to Beichuan Pagoda?
The nearest main airport is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), 656 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 Yinsuo Island Site, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture Museum, Pagoda of Fotu Temple. The rest is in the China guide.
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