Place to visit
Korea–Russia Friendship Bridge, China: what it is and when to go
Korea–Russia Friendship Bridge is a railway bridge between Russia and North Korea (조로친선교 — Мост Дружбы) in China. Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is March to May and September to October. In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54. It has articles in 19 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
- Railway bridge between Russia and North Korea · Architecture
- Local name
- 조로친선교 — Мост Дружбы
- Where
- China
- Best time
- March to May and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- PEK Beijing, 1,204 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 42.41466, 130.64011
What it is and where
Korea–Russia Friendship Bridge is a railway bridge between Russia and North Korea (조로친선교 — Мост Дружбы) in China. It has articles in 19 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 42.41466, 130.64011; the nearest main airport is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK, Beijing), 1,204 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 Korea–Russia Friendship Bridge is March to May and September to October.
- JanPossible9:13
- FebPossible10:20
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:10
- MayBest time14:25
- JunPossible15:05
- JulPossible14:49
- AugPossible13:44
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:49
- NovPossible9:32
- DecPossible8:54
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54. 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
- BalianchengArchaeological site57 km
- Dubei ShanMountain in People's Republic of China86 km
- BeigaolingMountain in People's Republic of China100 km
- Maoer Mountain National Forest ParkProtected area107 km
- FuzifengMountain in People's Republic of China134 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 Korea–Russia Friendship Bridge?
It is a railway bridge between Russia and North Korea (조로친선교 — Мост Дружбы in the local language) in China. It has articles in 19 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 Korea–Russia Friendship Bridge?
March to May and September to October. In June there are 15 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 54.
How do you get to Korea–Russia Friendship Bridge?
The nearest main airport is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 1,204 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 Baliancheng, Dubei Shan, Beigaoling. The rest is in the China guide.
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