Place to visit
Wenfeng Pagoda in Anyang, China: what it is and when to go
Wenfeng Pagoda in Anyang is a pagoda in Anyang, China (天宁寺塔). Interests: History and Architecture. The best time to visit is March to May and September to October. In June there are 14 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 33. It has articles in 2 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
- Pagoda in Anyang, China · History, Architecture
- Local name
- 天宁寺塔
- Where
- China
- Best time
- March to May and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- PKX Beijing, 420 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 36.09803, 114.3435
What it is and where
Wenfeng Pagoda in Anyang is a pagoda in Anyang, China (天宁寺塔). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Anyang, where this site lists 5 more places to see, 1.8 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 36.09803, 114.3435; the nearest main airport is Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX, Beijing), 420 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 History and 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 Wenfeng Pagoda in Anyang is March to May and September to October.
- JanPossible9:48
- FebPossible10:41
- MarBest time11:44
- AprBest time12:56
- MayBest time13:55
- JunPossible14:26
- JulPossible14:14
- AugPossible13:22
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:03
- NovPossible10:03
- DecPossible9:33
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 33. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| History | March to May and September to October | November to February and June to August |
| Architecture | March to May and September to October | November to February and June to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Wenfeng Pagoda in Anyang 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
- Gaoge TempleHistory · Temples743 m
- Tomb of Yuan ShikaiCemetery in Beiguan District, China3.1 km
- Tomb of Fu HaoShang Dynasty royal tomb3.5 km
- YinxuArcheological site of the last capital of China's Shang dynasty5.9 km
- Huaxian Forest ParkProtected area59 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the China guide.
More in China: History
- Forbidden City: Chinese imperial palace in Beijing
- Terracotta Army: collection of ancient Chinese military statues
- Potala Palace: 7th-century Tibetan fortress and palace in Lhasa, rebuilt in the 17th century as the winter seat of the Dalai Lamas
- Tiananmen Square: public square in Beijing, China
- Temple of Heaven: imperial complex of religious buildings in Beijing, China
- Mogao Caves: caves in Dunhuang City, Gansu, China
Every China place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Wenfeng Pagoda in Anyang?
It is a pagoda in Anyang, China (天宁寺塔 in the local language). It has articles in 2 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 Wenfeng Pagoda in Anyang?
March to May and September to October. In June there are 14 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 33.
How do you get to Wenfeng Pagoda in Anyang?
The nearest main airport is Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), 420 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 Gaoge Temple, Tomb of Yuan Shikai, Tomb of Fu Hao. The rest is in the China guide.
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