Place to visit
Potatson National Park, China: what it is and when to go
Potatson National Park is a national park of the People's Republic of China (普达措国家公园). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to May and September to October. In June there are 13 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 14. It has articles in 10 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
- National park of the People's Republic of China · Nature, Wildlife
- Local name
- 普达措国家公园
- Where
- China
- Best time
- April to May and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu), 489 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 27.91375, 99.92149
What it is and where
Potatson National Park is a national park of the People's Republic of China (普达措国家公园). It has articles in 10 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 27.91375, 99.92149; the nearest main airport is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU, Chengdu (Shuangliu)), 489 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 Nature and Wildlife 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 Potatson National Park is April to May and September to October.
- JanPossible10:25
- FebPossible11:03
- MarPossible11:48
- AprBest time12:40
- MayBest time13:23
- JunPossible13:46
- JulPossible13:36
- AugPossible13:00
- SepBest time12:09
- OctBest time11:19
- NovPossible10:35
- DecPossible10:14
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 14. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to May and September to October | November to March and June to August |
| Wildlife | April to May and September to October | November to March and June to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Potatson National Park 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
- Ganden Sumtseling MonasteryMonastery and former palace of local government22 km
- Napahai Provincial Natural ReserveNatural reserve in China27 km
- YangmaiyongMountain in Daocheng, Sichuan, China65 km
- Haba Snow MountainMountain in People's Republic of China68 km
- YadingProtected area71 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the China guide.
More in China: Nature
- Mount Everest: Earth's highest mountain above sea level, located in the Mahalangur Himal sub-range of the Himalayas
- K2: 2nd-highest mountain on Earth
- Terracotta Army: collection of ancient Chinese military statues
- Makalu: mountain in Nepal/China; 5th highest in the world
- Lhotse: mountain in Nepal
- Mount Kailash: mountain in Tibet, China
Every China place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Potatson National Park?
It is a national park of the People's Republic of China (普达措国家公园 in the local language). It has articles in 10 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 Potatson National Park?
April to May and September to October. In June there are 13 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 14.
How do you get to Potatson National Park?
The nearest main airport is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), 489 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 Ganden Sumtseling Monastery, Napahai Provincial Natural Reserve, Yangmaiyong. The rest is in the China guide.
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