Place to visit
Chenggong Confucian Temple, China: what it is and when to go
Chenggong Confucian Temple is a place of interest (呈贡文庙) in China (Kunming). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is March to May and September to October. In June there are 13 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 28. 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
- Place of interest · Temples
- Local name
- 呈贡文庙
- Where
- China · 东门街 181
- Best time
- March to May and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu), 640 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Tu 13:00-18:00; We-Fr 10:00-12:00,13:00-18:00; Sa,Su 09:00-12:00,13:00-17:00
- Coordinates
- 24.89494, 102.79801
What it is and where
Chenggong Confucian Temple is a place of interest (呈贡文庙) in China (Kunming). 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 Kunming, where this site lists 28 more places to see, 23 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 24.89494, 102.79801; the nearest main airport is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU, Chengdu (Shuangliu)), 640 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 Temples 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 Chenggong Confucian Temple is March to May and September to October.
- JanPossible10:37
- FebPossible11:10
- MarBest time11:50
- AprBest time12:35
- MayBest time13:13
- JunPossible13:32
- JulPossible13:24
- AugPossible12:52
- SepBest time12:08
- OctBest time11:24
- NovPossible10:46
- DecPossible10:28
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 28. 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
- Yunnan Provincial MuseumMuseum in China7.9 km
- The Diamond Throne Pagoda of the Miaozhan TempleTower8.4 km
- ChaijiafenMountain in People's Republic of China11 km
- Kunming Hailybinya Wanda RealmHot spring12 km
- Qicai Yunnan Gudian Hot Spring VillaOnsen14 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the China guide.
More in China: Temples
- Shaolin Monastery: Chan Buddhist temple in Dengfeng county, Henan, China
- Great Mosque of Xi'an: mosque in China
- Jokhang: Buddhist temple in Barkhor Square in Lhasa
- Niujie Mosque: mosque in Beijing
- Id Kah Mosque: mosque in Kashgar, Xinjiang, China
- Hanging Temple: temple built into a cliff in Shanxi province, China
Every China place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Chenggong Confucian Temple?
It is a place of interest (呈贡文庙 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 Chenggong Confucian Temple?
March to May and September to October. In June there are 13 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 28.
How do you get to Chenggong Confucian Temple?
The nearest main airport is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), 640 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 Yunnan Provincial Museum, The Diamond Throne Pagoda of the Miaozhan Temple, Chaijiafen. The rest is in the China guide.
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