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Observation Bank, China: what it is and when to go

Observation Bank is a reef (银屿礁盘) in China. Interests: Beaches and Diving. The best time to visit is September. In June there are 12 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 01. 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.

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In a nutshell

What it is
Reef · Beaches, Diving
Local name
银屿礁盘
Where
China
Best time
September.
Nearest airport
SZX Shenzhen, 709 km as the crow flies
Coordinates
16.58017, 111.70685

What it is and where

Observation Bank is a reef (银屿礁盘) in China.

Its coordinates are 16.58017, 111.70685; the nearest main airport is Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX, Shenzhen), 709 km as the crow flies. How to get around China (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.

Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)

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 Observation Bank is September.

  1. JanBetter not11:07
  2. FebBetter not11:28
  3. MarBetter not11:53
  4. AprPossible12:23
  5. MayPossible12:46
  6. JunPossible12:59
  7. JulPossible12:54
  8. AugPossible12:33
  9. SepBest time12:05
  10. OctPossible11:37
  11. NovBetter not11:13
  12. DecBetter not11:01

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 12 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 01. 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 forBest timePossible
BeachesSeptemberApril to August, October
DivingSeptemberApril to August, October

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Observation Bank 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

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the China guide.

More in China: Beaches

Every China place under Beaches, each with its season, is on its page.

Frequently asked questions

What is Observation Bank?

It is a reef (银屿礁盘 in the local language) in China.

When is the best time to visit Observation Bank?

September. In June there are 12 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 11 h 01.

How do you get to Observation Bank?

The nearest main airport is Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), 709 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 Salty Hut, E. Shanhu Shoal, Chenhang Island. The rest is in the China guide.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.