Place to visit
San Shan, China: what it is and when to go
San Shan is a summit (三山) in China (Qinhuangdao). Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is April to May, September to October. In June there are 14 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 09. 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
- Summit · Nature, Mountains
- Local name
- 三山
- Where
- China
- Best time
- April to May, September to October.
- Nearest airport
- PEK Beijing, 288 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 40.27209, 119.96997
What it is and where
San Shan is a summit (三山) in China (Qinhuangdao). 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 Qinhuangdao, where this site lists 5 more places to see, 48 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 40.27209, 119.96997; the nearest main airport is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK, Beijing), 288 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 Nature and Mountains 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 San Shan is April to May, September to October.
- JanPossible9:26
- FebPossible10:28
- MarPossible11:41
- AprBest time13:05
- MayBest time14:14
- JunPossible14:51
- JulPossible14:36
- AugPossible13:36
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:54
- NovPossible9:43
- DecPossible9:09
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 09. 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, September to October | November to March, June to August |
| Mountains | April to May, September to October | November to March, June to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: San Shan 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
- Jiangnüshi archaeological siteArchaeological site31 km
- Dragon's HeadCastle37 km
- Yinshan DingSummit44 km
- Shuiyun LantingHot spring bath52 km
- Hebei Haibin National Forest ParkNational park58 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the China guide.
More in China: Nature
- Monte Everest: Summit
- K2: Summit
- Guerreros de Terracota: Museum
- Mount Makalu: Summit
- Lhotse: Summit
- Kailash: Summit
Every China place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is San Shan?
It is a summit (三山 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 San Shan?
April to May, September to October. In June there are 14 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 09.
How do you get to San Shan?
The nearest main airport is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 288 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 Jiangnüshi archaeological site, Dragon's Head, Yinshan Ding. The rest is in the China guide.
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