# Chingiz Aitmatov peak, China: what it is and when to go

> Chingiz Aitmatov peak is a summit (Чыңгыз Айтматов) in China, at 4,650 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is September, a short season because of the altitude. In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06. It has articles in 2 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.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/chingiz-aitmatov/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Summit · Nature, Mountains
- **Local name:** Чыңгыз Айтматов
- **Where:** China
- **Elevation:** 4,650 m
- **Best time:** September.
- **Nearest airport:** CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu), 2,910 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 40.7441, 74.31333

## What it is and where

Chingiz Aitmatov peak is a summit (Чыңгыз Айтматов) in China, at 4,650 m above sea level. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

Its coordinates are 40.7441, 74.31333; the nearest main airport is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU, Chengdu (Shuangliu)), 2,910 km as the crow flies. How to get around China (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=40.744103%2C74.313326)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.744103%2C74.313326)

It is one of the [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/naturaleza/) and [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/montana/) places in China. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) 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 Chingiz Aitmatov peak is **September**, and the season is short because it sits at 4,650 m: above 1,800 m there is snow until June and it returns in October.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Better not | 9 h 23 |
| February | Better not | 10 h 26 |
| March | Better not | 11 h 41 |
| April | Better not | 13 h 06 |
| May | Better not | 14 h 16 |
| June | Possible | 14 h 54 |
| July | Possible | 14 h 39 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 38 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 15 |
| October | Possible | 10 h 53 |
| November | Better not | 9 h 41 |
| December | Better not | 9 h 06 |

In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06. 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.

| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nature | September | June to August and October |
| Mountains | September | June to August and October |

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Chingiz Aitmatov peak has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) puts it in the right month for you.

When to go to China in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/#cuando-ir).

## 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/#antes-de-salir). 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](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Karatal-Japyryk Nature Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/qaratal-japyryq-national-reserve/): Nature reserve in Kyrgyzstan · 83 km
- [Carbonated water](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/agua-carbonatada/): Water containing dissolved carbon dioxide gas and intended for drinking · 88 km
- [East Kyzyl-Suu Glacier](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/east-kyzyl-suu-glacier/): Glacier · 151 km
- [Sarya Vostoka Peak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/zarya-vostoka/): Peak in the Trans-Alay range · 153 km
- [Kurumdy Mountain](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/korumdu-mountain/): Mountain on the Kyrgyzstan–China border · 157 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the China guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/).

## More in China: Nature

- [Mount Everest](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/monte-everest/): Earth's highest mountain above sea level, located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas
- [K2](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/k2/): 2nd-highest mountain on Earth
- [Terracotta Army](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/guerreros-de-terracota/): collection of ancient Chinese military statues
- [Makalu](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/mount-makalu/): mountain in Nepal/China; 5th highest in the world
- [Lhotse](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/lhotse/): mountain in Nepal
- [Mount Kailash](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/kailash/): mountain in Tibet, China

Every China place under Nature, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/naturaleza/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Chingiz Aitmatov peak?

It is a summit (Чыңгыз Айтматов in the local language) in China. It has articles in 2 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 Chingiz Aitmatov peak?

September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 4,650 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 14 h 54 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 06.

### How do you get to Chingiz Aitmatov peak?

The nearest main airport is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), 2,910 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.744103%2C74.313326) opens the route on the map, and how to get around China is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/#moverse).

### 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 [Karatal-Japyryk Nature Reserve](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/qaratal-japyryq-national-reserve/), [Carbonated water](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/agua-carbonatada/), [East Kyzyl-Suu Glacier](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/east-kyzyl-suu-glacier/). The rest is in [the China guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/5604556493), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4362533), CC0. More about Chingiz Aitmatov peak on [Wikipedia](https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%9F%D0%B8%D0%BA_%D0%90%D0%B9%D1%82%D0%BC%D0%B0%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B0). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).