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Gega Hotsprings, China: what it is and when to go

Gega Hotsprings is a hot spring bath (格嘎温泉) in China. Interests: Hot springs. The best time to visit is March to May and September to October. In June there are 13 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 07. 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.

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In a nutshell

What it is
Hot spring bath · Hot springs
Local name
格嘎温泉
Where
China
Best time
March to May and September to October.
Nearest airport
CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu), 873 km as the crow flies
Coordinates
29.5951, 94.95041

What it is and where

Gega Hotsprings is a hot spring bath (格嘎温泉) in China.

Its coordinates are 29.5951, 94.95041; the nearest main airport is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU, Chengdu (Shuangliu)), 873 km as the crow flies. How to get around China (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

It is one of the Hot springs 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 Gega Hotsprings is March to May and September to October.

  1. JanPossible10:18
  2. FebPossible10:58
  3. MarBest time11:47
  4. AprBest time12:43
  5. MayBest time13:29
  6. JunPossible13:53
  7. JulPossible13:43
  8. AugPossible13:04
  9. SepBest time12:10
  10. OctBest time11:16
  11. NovPossible10:29
  12. DecPossible10:07

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 13 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 07. 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

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the China guide.

More in China: Hot springs

Every China place under Hot springs, each with its season, is on its page.

Frequently asked questions

What is Gega Hotsprings?

It is a hot spring bath (格嘎温泉 in the local language) in China.

When is the best time to visit Gega Hotsprings?

March to May and September to October. In June there are 13 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 07.

How do you get to Gega Hotsprings?

The nearest main airport is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), 873 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 Namcha Barwa, Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon, Gyala Peri. The rest is in the China guide.

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