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Guanshan Academy, China: what it is and when to go
Guanshan Academy is a visitor attraction (冠山书院) in China (Yangquan). Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to May, September to October. In June there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24. 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
- Activity · History
- Local name
- 冠山书院
- Where
- China
- Best time
- March to May, September to October.
- Nearest airport
- PKX Beijing, 312 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 08:00-17:00
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 37.78958, 113.57159
What it is and where
Guanshan Academy is a visitor attraction (冠山书院) in China (Yangquan). 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 Yangquan, where this site lists 12 more places to see, 9.0 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 37.78958, 113.57159; the nearest main airport is Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX, Beijing), 312 km as the crow flies. How to get around China (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History 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 Guanshan Academy is March to May, September to October.
- JanPossible9:40
- FebPossible10:36
- MarBest time11:43
- AprBest time12:59
- MayBest time14:02
- JunPossible14:36
- JulPossible14:22
- AugPossible13:28
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time11:00
- NovPossible9:55
- DecPossible9:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24. 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
- Tianning Temple Twin PagodasHistory4.3 km
- Yangquan Memory 1947 Cultural ParkWith kids6.3 km
- Kaihe Temple GrottoesNature · History12 km
- Guanwang TempleHistory · Temples16 km
- Dazhai Forest Park (Dazhai Scenic Area)Protected area28 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the China guide.
More in China: History
- Ciudad Prohibida
- Guerreros de Terracota: Museum
- Potala Palace
- Plaza de Tiananmen
- Templo del Cielo
- Mogao Caves
Every China place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Guanshan Academy?
It is a visitor attraction (冠山书院 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 Guanshan Academy?
March to May, September to October. In June there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24.
How do you get to Guanshan Academy?
The nearest main airport is Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), 312 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 Tianning Temple Twin Pagodas, Yangquan Memory 1947 Cultural Park, Kaihe Temple Grottoes. The rest is in the China guide.
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