Place to visit
Site of Loulan, China: what it is and when to go
Site of Loulan is an archaeological site (楼兰故城遗址) in China. Interests: Nature, History and Wildlife. The best time to visit is March to May and September to October. In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 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
- Archaeological site · Nature, History, Wildlife
- Local name
- 楼兰故城遗址
- Where
- China
- Best time
- March to May and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu), 1,687 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 40.51538, 89.91408
What it is and where
Site of Loulan is an archaeological site (楼兰故城遗址) in China. 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.
Its coordinates are 40.51538, 89.91408; the nearest main airport is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU, Chengdu (Shuangliu)), 1,687 km as the crow flies. How to get around China (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the Nature, History 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 Site of Loulan is March to May and September to October.
- JanPossible9:25
- FebPossible10:27
- MarBest time11:41
- AprBest time13:05
- MayBest time14:15
- JunPossible14:53
- JulPossible14:37
- AugPossible13:37
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:54
- NovPossible9:42
- DecPossible9:07
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 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.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to May and September to October | November to March and June to August |
| History | March to May and September to October | November to February 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: Site of Loulan 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
- Xiaohe CemeteryCemetery in Ruoqiang County, China107 km
- Miran FortFort in Lopnur, Ruoqiang County, Bayingolin, Xinjiang, China165 km
- Kumtag Shamo National ParkNational park243 km
- Yanghai tombsArchaeological site in Xinjiang256 km
- Tuyoq cavesSite of Buddhist monasteries in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China262 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 Site of Loulan?
It is an archaeological site (楼兰故城遗址 in the local language) in China. 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 Site of Loulan?
March to May and September to October. In June there are 14 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 07.
How do you get to Site of Loulan?
The nearest main airport is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), 1,687 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 Xiaohe Cemetery, Miran Fort, Kumtag Shamo National Park. The rest is in the China guide.
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