# Shatior, China: what it is and when to go

> Shatior is A peak in the Meridional Range on the border of Kazakhstan and China (Шығыс Шатыры - 东方帐篷), at 6,637 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 15 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 56. 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/eastern-shatyr/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** A peak in the Meridional Range on the border of Kazakhstan and China · Nature, Mountains
- **Local name:** Шығыс Шатыры - 东方帐篷
- **Where:** China
- **Elevation:** 6,637 m
- **Best time:** September.
- **Nearest airport:** CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu), 2,489 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 42.21922, 80.2508

## What it is and where

Shatior is A peak in the Meridional Range on the border of Kazakhstan and China (Шығыс Шатыры - 东方帐篷), at 6,637 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 42.21922, 80.2508; the nearest main airport is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU, Chengdu (Shuangliu)), 2,489 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=42.219225%2C80.250798)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=42.219225%2C80.250798)

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 Shatior is **September**, and the season is short because it sits at 6,637 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 15 |
| February | Better not | 10 h 21 |
| March | Better not | 11 h 40 |
| April | Better not | 13 h 09 |
| May | Better not | 14 h 24 |
| June | Possible | 15 h 04 |
| July | Possible | 14 h 48 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 43 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 16 |
| October | Possible | 10 h 49 |
| November | Better not | 9 h 33 |
| December | Better not | 8 h 56 |

In June there are 15 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 56. 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: Shatior 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

- [Przhevalsky peak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/przhevalsky/): A peak in the Meridional Range on the border of Kazakhstan and China · 3.3 km
- [Khan Tengri](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/khan-tengri/): Mountain in Kyrgyzstan · 6.3 km
- [Peak Karlytau (Saryjaz)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/qarlytau/): A peak in the eastern part of the Sarydzhaz range, Kazakhstan · 6.8 km
- [Mramornaja Stena](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/marmar-qabirga-dalishi-qiang-feng/): Mountain in the Meridionalnyi Khrebet range, Kazakhstan/China · 7.2 km
- [Qazaqstan peak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/qazaqstan/): A peak in the Saryzhaz Range, Kazakhstan · 7.9 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 Shatior?

It is A peak in the Meridional Range on the border of Kazakhstan and China (Шығыс Шатыры - 东方帐篷 in the local language). 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 Shatior?

September, and it is worth checking carefully: at 6,637 m the season is shorter than lower down. In June there are 15 h 04 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 56.

### How do you get to Shatior?

The nearest main airport is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), 2,489 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=42.219225%2C80.250798) 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 [Przhevalsky peak](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/przhevalsky/), [Khan Tengri](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/khan-tengri/), [Peak Karlytau (Saryjaz)](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/qarlytau/). The rest is in [the China guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/2117690370), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q25392276), CC0. More about Shatior on [Wikipedia](https://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%9F%D0%B8%D0%BA_%D0%92%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%87%D0%BD%D1%8B%D0%B9_%D0%A8%D0%B0%D1%82%D0%B5%D1%80). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).