Place to visit
Howard Shoal, China: what it is and when to go
Howard Shoal is a reef (武勇暗沙) in China. Interests: Beaches and Diving. The best time to visit is September. In June there are 12 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 04. 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
- Reef · Beaches, Diving
- Local name
- 武勇暗沙
- Where
- China
- Best time
- September.
- Nearest airport
- SZX Shenzhen, 761 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 15.86373, 114.77553
What it is and where
Howard Shoal is a reef (武勇暗沙) 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.
Its coordinates are 15.86373, 114.77553; the nearest main airport is Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX, Shenzhen), 761 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 Beaches and Diving 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 Howard Shoal is September.
- JanBetter not11:09
- FebBetter not11:29
- MarBetter not11:54
- AprPossible12:22
- MayPossible12:44
- JunPossible12:56
- JulPossible12:51
- AugPossible12:32
- SepBest time12:05
- OctPossible11:38
- NovBetter not11:15
- DecBetter not11:04
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 12 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 04. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Beaches | September | April to August and October |
| Diving | September | April to August and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Howard Shoal has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai 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.
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
- Margesson ShoalReef15 km
- Learmonth ShoalReef19 km
- Hand ShoalReef21 km
- Hardy PatchesReef21 km
- Payne ShoalReef22 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the China guide.
More in China: Beaches
- Scarborough Shoal: atoll and reef in the South China Sea
- Woody Island: disputed island in Xisha District in South East Asia (South China Sea)
- Triton Island: island in the South China Sea
- Antelope Reef: reef in the South China Sea
- Bombay Reef: atoll in the South China Sea
- Hau Tsz Kok Pai: reef in Hong Kong
Every China place under Beaches, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Howard Shoal?
It is a reef (武勇暗沙 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 Howard Shoal?
September. In June there are 12 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 04.
How do you get to Howard Shoal?
The nearest main airport is Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), 761 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 Margesson Shoal, Learmonth Shoal, Hand Shoal. The rest is in the China guide.
Keep reading
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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