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Humen Bridge, China: what it is and when to go
Humen Bridge is a suspension bridge across Pearl River in Guangdong (虎门大桥) in China (Dongguan). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is March to May and September to October. In June there are 13 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 37. It has articles in 14 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
- Suspension bridge across Pearl River in Guangdong · Architecture
- Local name
- 虎门大桥
- Where
- China
- Best time
- March to May and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- SZX Shenzhen, 26 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 22.78778, 113.60421
What it is and where
Humen Bridge is a suspension bridge across Pearl River in Guangdong (虎门大桥) in China (Dongguan). It has articles in 14 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Dongguan, where this site lists 9 more places to see, 33 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 22.78778, 113.60421; the nearest main airport is Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX, Shenzhen), 26 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 Architecture 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 Humen Bridge is March to May and September to October.
- JanPossible10:45
- FebPossible11:14
- MarBest time11:51
- AprBest time12:32
- MayBest time13:06
- JunPossible13:23
- JulPossible13:16
- AugPossible12:47
- SepBest time12:07
- OctBest time11:27
- NovPossible10:53
- DecPossible10:37
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 37. 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
- Opium War MuseumHistory museum in China6.8 km
- Sunflower GardenNature · With kids17 km
- Huafa Snow WorldIndoor ski arena in Shenzhen, China18 km
- Zhongshan BridgePart of Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link26 km
- Fenghuang Trail Section 6Hiking27 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the China guide.
More in China: Architecture
- Canton Tower: Canton television and tourism tower
- Giant Wild Goose Pagoda: Pagoda
- Qingdao Jiaozhou Bay Bridge: bridge in Qingdao, Shandong, China
- Donghai Bridge: road bridge in Shanghai and Yangshan Port
- Tsing Ma Bridge: suspension bridge in Hong Kong
- Marco Polo Bridge: bridge in China
Every China place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Humen Bridge?
It is a suspension bridge across Pearl River in Guangdong (虎门大桥 in the local language) in China. It has articles in 14 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 Humen Bridge?
March to May and September to October. In June there are 13 h 23 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 37.
How do you get to Humen Bridge?
The nearest main airport is Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), 26 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 Opium War Museum, Sunflower Garden, Huafa Snow World. The rest is in the China guide.
Keep reading
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