# Jinlong Bridge, China: what it is and when to go

> Jinlong Bridge is a visitor attraction (金龙桥) in China (Lijiang). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is March to May and September to October. In June there are 13 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 19. 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/golden-dragon-bridge/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Activity · Architecture
- **Local name:** 金龙桥
- **Where:** China
- **Best time:** March to May and September to October.
- **Nearest airport:** CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu), 545 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 26.78436, 100.38886

## What it is and where

Jinlong Bridge is a visitor attraction (金龙桥) in China (Lijiang). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Lijiang](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/lijiang/), where this site lists 6 more places to see, 12 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 26.78436, 100.38886; the nearest main airport is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU, Chengdu (Shuangliu)), 545 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=26.784358%2C100.388857)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=26.784358%2C100.388857)

It is one of the [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/arquitectura/) 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 Jinlong Bridge is **March to May and September to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 10 h 29 |
| February | Possible | 11 h 05 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 49 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 38 |
| May | Best time | 13 h 19 |
| June | Possible | 13 h 40 |
| July | Possible | 13 h 32 |
| August | Possible | 12 h 57 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 09 |
| October | Best time | 11 h 21 |
| November | Possible | 10 h 39 |
| December | Possible | 10 h 19 |

In June there are 13 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 19. 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](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

- [Mu Mansion](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/mu-s-mansion/): Nature · History · 18 km
- [Wangu Pavilion](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/wangu-tower/): Wooden pavilion in China · 19 km
- [Lijiang Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/museum-of-dongba-culture/): Museum · 20 km
- [Zhiyun Temple](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/zhiyun-temple/): Monastery · 30 km
- [Former residence of Joseph Rock](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/joseph-rock-s-former-residence/): History · 31 km

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

## More in China: Architecture

- [Canton Tower](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/torre-de-television-de-canton/): Canton television and tourism tower
- [Giant Wild Goose Pagoda](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/gran-pagoda-del-ganso-salvaje/): Pagoda
- [Qingdao Jiaozhou Bay Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/jiaozhou-bay-bridge/): bridge in Qingdao, Shandong, China
- [Donghai Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/puente-de-donghai/): road bridge in Shanghai and Yangshan Port
- [Tsing Ma Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/puente-tsing-ma/): suspension bridge in Hong Kong
- [Marco Polo Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/marco-polo-bridge/): bridge in China

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

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Jinlong Bridge?

It is a visitor attraction (金龙桥 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 Jinlong Bridge?

March to May and September to October. In June there are 13 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 19.

### How do you get to Jinlong Bridge?

The nearest main airport is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), 545 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=26.784358%2C100.388857) 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 [Mu Mansion](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/mu-s-mansion/), [Wangu Pavilion](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/wangu-tower/), [Lijiang Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/museum-of-dongba-culture/). The rest is in [the China guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/393218081), licensed under the ODbL. More about Jinlong Bridge on [Wikipedia](https://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%87%91%E9%BE%99%E6%A1%A5). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

