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Things to see in Shijiazhuang (China): 9 places and when to go
Shijiazhuang is a major city in China with around 2,417,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 9 places in and around it, mainly History (6), Temples (4), Architecture (3). The best known are Anji Bridge, Longxing Temple and Lingxiao Pagoda. The best time to come is March to May and September to October; also possible: November to February and June to August. In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- China · 38.052, 114.478
- Population
- About 2,417,000
- Places
- 9 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (6) · Temples (4) · Architecture (3)
- Best time
- March to May and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to February and June to August.
- Nearest airport
- PKX Beijing, 233 km as the crow flies
What to see in Shijiazhuang
The places in and around Shijiazhuang, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Anji BridgeOpen-spandrel arch bridge in Hebei Province, China45 km
- Longxing TempleMonastery13 km
- Lingxiao PagodaPagoda13 km
- Guanghui Temple Huatai PagodaPagoda12 km
- Linji TempleBuilding in Linji Temple, China12 km
- Bailin TempleBuilding in China43 km
- Changshan Jun GuchengArchaeological site25 km
- Pilu Temple, ShijiazhuangBuilding in China9.7 km
- Zhengding Prefectural Temple of LiteratureNot to be confused with the "Zhengding County’s Temple of Literature", a nearby temple complex13 km
When to go to Shijiazhuang
The best time to visit Shijiazhuang is March to May and September to October; also possible: November to February and June to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:38
- FebPossible10:35
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:00
- MayBest time14:04
- JunPossible14:38
- JulPossible14:24
- AugPossible13:29
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:59
- NovPossible9:54
- DecPossible9:22
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22. In March, 9 of the 9 places are at their best.
When to go to China in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Shijiazhuang
The nearest main airport is Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX, Beijing), 233 km as the crow flies. How to get around China (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Taiyuan15 places171 km
- Zhuozhou11 places201 km
- Anyang5 places220 km
- Shuozhou5 places226 km
- Changzhi24 places241 km
And all of China, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Shijiazhuang?
The best known: Anji Bridge, Longxing Temple, Lingxiao Pagoda, Guanghui Temple Huatai Pagoda, Linji Temple. In all, 9 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Shijiazhuang?
March to May and September to October; also possible: November to February and June to August. In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22.
How do you get to Shijiazhuang?
The nearest main airport is Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), 233 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Shijiazhuang as the destination and these 9 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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