Place to visit
Lin'en Cliff Inscriptions, China: what it is and when to go
Lin'en Cliff Inscriptions is a visitor attraction (林恩摩崖石刻) in China. Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to May and September to October. In June there are 13 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 07. 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
- 林恩摩崖石刻
- Where
- China
- Best time
- March to May and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu), 1,570 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 29.41207, 87.71922
What it is and where
Lin'en Cliff Inscriptions is a visitor attraction (林恩摩崖石刻) in China.
Its coordinates are 29.41207, 87.71922; the nearest main airport is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU, Chengdu (Shuangliu)), 1,570 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 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 Lin'en Cliff Inscriptions is March to May and September to October.
- JanPossible10:19
- FebPossible10:59
- MarBest time11:47
- AprBest time12:43
- MayBest time13:28
- JunPossible13:52
- JulPossible13:43
- AugPossible13:04
- SepBest time12:10
- OctBest time11:16
- NovPossible10:30
- DecPossible10:07
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 07. 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
- Zangdequezi siMonastery in Qoima, Lhatse county, Shigatse, Tibet, China13 km
- Chulung GompaMonastery in Püncogling, Lhatse county, Shigatse, Tibet, China16 km
- Xiaqingzacang siMonastery in Qoima, Lhatse county, Shigatse, Tibet, China19 km
- Takten Damcho LingMonastery in Puntsokling, Lhatsé, Shigatse, Tibet, China28 km
- Jonang MonasteryMonastery in Puntsokling, Lhatsé, Shigatse, Tibet, China28 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the China guide.
More in China: History
- Forbidden City: Chinese imperial palace in Beijing
- Terracotta Army: collection of ancient Chinese military statues
- Potala Palace: 7th-century Tibetan fortress and palace in Lhasa, rebuilt in the 17th century as the winter seat of the Dalai Lamas
- Tiananmen Square: public square in Beijing, China
- Temple of Heaven: imperial complex of religious buildings in Beijing, China
- Mogao Caves: caves in Dunhuang City, Gansu, China
Every China place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Lin'en Cliff Inscriptions?
It is a visitor attraction (林恩摩崖石刻 in the local language) in China.
When is the best time to visit Lin'en Cliff Inscriptions?
March to May and September to October. In June there are 13 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 07.
How do you get to Lin'en Cliff Inscriptions?
The nearest main airport is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), 1,570 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 Zangdequezi si, Chulung Gompa, Xiaqingzacang si. The rest is in the China guide.
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