Place to visit
Matisi Grottoes, China: what it is and when to go
Matisi Grottoes is an archaeological site (马蹄寺石窟群) in China. Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is March to May and September to October. In June there are 14 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 20. It has articles in 3 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.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Archaeological site · Temples
- Local name
- 马蹄寺石窟群
- Where
- China
- Best time
- March to May and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- XIY Xi'an, 872 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 38.48415, 100.41735
What it is and where
Matisi Grottoes is an archaeological site (马蹄寺石窟群) in China. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 38.48415, 100.41735; the nearest main airport is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY, Xi'an), 872 km as the crow flies. How to get around China (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Temples 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 Matisi Grottoes is March to May and September to October.
- JanPossible9:36
- FebPossible10:33
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:01
- MayBest time14:05
- JunPossible14:40
- JulPossible14:26
- AugPossible13:30
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:58
- NovPossible9:52
- DecPossible9:20
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 20. 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
- Yuantong Temple PagodaTower32 km
- Zhou'er Mountain Scenic AreaProtected area36 km
- Dafo TempleBuilding in Zhangye, China50 km
- Zhangye National GeoparkNational geopark in China60 km
- Ebao RuinsHistory73 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the China guide.
More in China: Temples
- Shaolin Monastery: Chan Buddhist temple in Dengfeng county, Henan, China
- Great Mosque of Xi'an: mosque in China
- Jokhang: Buddhist temple in Barkhor Square in Lhasa
- Niujie Mosque: mosque in Beijing
- Id Kah Mosque: mosque in Kashgar, Xinjiang, China
- Hanging Temple: temple built into a cliff in Shanxi province, China
Every China place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Matisi Grottoes?
It is an archaeological site (马蹄寺石窟群 in the local language) in China. It has articles in 3 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 Matisi Grottoes?
March to May and September to October. In June there are 14 h 40 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 20.
How do you get to Matisi Grottoes?
The nearest main airport is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY), 872 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 Yuantong Temple Pagoda, Zhou'er Mountain Scenic Area, Dafo Temple. The rest is in the China guide.
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