Place to visit
Mahao Cliff Tomb, China: what it is and when to go
Mahao Cliff Tomb is a cemetery in Mahao Cliff Tomb, China (麻浩崖墓) (Leshan). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is March to May and September to October. In June there are 13 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 07. 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
- Cemetery in Mahao Cliff Tomb, China · Museums and art
- Local name
- 麻浩崖墓
- Where
- China
- Best time
- March to May and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu), 114 km as the crow flies
- Price
- Gratis
- Coordinates
- 29.54169, 103.77169
What it is and where
Mahao Cliff Tomb is a cemetery in Mahao Cliff Tomb, China (麻浩崖墓) (Leshan). 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 Leshan, where this site lists 13 more places to see, 4.9 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 29.54169, 103.77169; the nearest main airport is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU, Chengdu (Shuangliu)), 114 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 Museums and art 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 Mahao Cliff Tomb is March to May and September to October.
- JanPossible10:18
- FebPossible10:58
- MarBest time11:47
- AprBest time12:43
- MayBest time13:29
- JunPossible13:53
- JulPossible13:43
- AugPossible13:04
- SepBest time12:10
- OctBest time11:16
- NovPossible10:29
- DecPossible10:07
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 53 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
- Oriental Buddha CapitalWith kids172 m
- Leshan Giant BuddhaMonumental sculpture574 m
- Lingbao PagodaArchitecture752 m
- Ruifeng Cliff TombsTombs in Ruifeng town, Qingshen county, Meishan, Sichuan, China23 km
- Fuhu TempleBuilding in China33 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the China guide.
More in China: Museums and art
- Terracotta Army: collection of ancient Chinese military statues
- Mukden incident: dynamite explosion on railway line near Mukden (Shenyang) in 1931
- Spring Temple Buddha: monumental sculpture and the second tallest statue in the world
- National Museum of China: museum in Beijing, China
- Zhoukoudian Peking Man Site: archeological site
- Chairman Mao Memorial Hall: final resting place of Mao Zedong, former Chairman of the Chinese Communist Party, in Beijing, China
Every China place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mahao Cliff Tomb?
It is a cemetery in Mahao Cliff Tomb, China (麻浩崖墓 in the local language). 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 Mahao Cliff Tomb?
March to May and September to October. In June there are 13 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 07.
How do you get to Mahao Cliff Tomb?
The nearest main airport is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), 114 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 Oriental Buddha Capital, Leshan Giant Buddha, Lingbao Pagoda. The rest is in the China guide.
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