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Shipengshan Dolmen, China: what it is and when to go

Shipengshan Dolmen is an archaeological site (石棚山石棚) in China. Interests: History. The best time to visit is March to May, September to October. In June there are 14 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 10. 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.

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In a nutshell

What it is
Archaeological site · History
Local name
石棚山石棚
Where
China
Best time
March to May, September to October.
Nearest airport
PEK Beijing, 465 km as the crow flies
Coordinates
40.06679, 122.0593

What it is and where

Shipengshan Dolmen is an archaeological site (石棚山石棚) 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 40.06679, 122.0593; the nearest main airport is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK, Beijing), 465 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 History 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 Shipengshan Dolmen is March to May, September to October.

  1. JanPossible9:27
  2. FebPossible10:28
  3. MarBest time11:41
  4. AprBest time13:04
  5. MayBest time14:13
  6. JunPossible14:50
  7. JulPossible14:35
  8. AugPossible13:35
  9. SepBest time12:15
  10. OctBest time10:55
  11. NovPossible9:44
  12. DecPossible9:10

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 14 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 10. 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

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the China guide.

More in China: History

Every China place under History, each with its season, is on its page.

Frequently asked questions

What is Shipengshan Dolmen?

It is an archaeological site (石棚山石棚 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 Shipengshan Dolmen?

March to May, September to October. In June there are 14 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 10.

How do you get to Shipengshan Dolmen?

The nearest main airport is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), 465 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 Xuanzhen Temple, Buyun Shan, Bahía de Liaodong. The rest is in the China guide.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Shipengshan Dolmen on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.