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Tianzhen Temple, China: what it is and when to go

Tianzhen Temple is a place of interest (天贞观) in China. Interests: Nature, History, Temples and Wildlife. The best time to visit is March to May and September to October. In June there are 14 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 25. 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.

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In a nutshell

What it is
Place of interest · Nature, History, Temples, Wildlife
Local name
天贞观
Where
China
Best time
March to May and September to October.
Nearest airport
XIY Xi'an, 405 km as the crow flies
Protection
Protected heritage
Coordinates
37.52524, 111.13999

What it is and where

Tianzhen Temple is a place of interest (天贞观) in China. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

Its coordinates are 37.52524, 111.13999; the nearest main airport is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY, Xi'an), 405 km as the crow flies. How to get around China (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Protection
Protected heritage

It is one of the Nature, History, Temples 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 Tianzhen Temple is March to May and September to October.

  1. JanPossible9:41
  2. FebPossible10:36
  3. MarBest time11:43
  4. AprBest time12:59
  5. MayBest time14:01
  6. JunPossible14:35
  7. JulPossible14:21
  8. AugPossible13:27
  9. SepBest time12:14
  10. OctBest time11:00
  11. NovPossible9:56
  12. DecPossible9:25

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 14 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 25. 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 forBest timePossible
NatureApril to May and September to OctoberNovember to March and June to August
HistoryMarch to May and September to OctoberNovember to February and June to August
TemplesMarch to May and September to OctoberNovember to February and June to August
WildlifeApril to May and September to OctoberNovember to March and June to August

It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Tianzhen Temple 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

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 Tianzhen Temple?

It is a place of interest (天贞观 in the local language) in China. 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 Tianzhen Temple?

March to May and September to October. In June there are 14 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 25.

How do you get to Tianzhen Temple?

The nearest main airport is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY), 405 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 Anguo Temple, Wubu Stone City, North Wudang. The rest is in the China guide.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. More about Tianzhen Temple on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.