Place to visit
Weizhou Island Volcano National Geopark, China: what it is and when to go
Weizhou Island Volcano National Geopark is a protected area (广西北海涠洲岛火山国家地质公园) in China. Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to May and September to October. In June there are 13 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 44. 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
- Protected area · Nature, Wildlife
- Local name
- 广西北海涠洲岛火山国家地质公园
- Where
- China
- Best time
- April to May and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- CAN Guangzhou (Huadu), 505 km as the crow flies
- Price
- 98 CNY
- Coordinates
- 21.04011, 109.11139
What it is and where
Weizhou Island Volcano National Geopark is a protected area (广西北海涠洲岛火山国家地质公园) in China.
Its coordinates are 21.04011, 109.11139; the nearest main airport is Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN, Guangzhou (Huadu)), 505 km as the crow flies. How to get around China (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Nature 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 Weizhou Island Volcano National Geopark is April to May and September to October.
- JanPossible10:51
- FebPossible11:18
- MarPossible11:51
- AprBest time12:29
- MayBest time13:00
- JunPossible13:16
- JulPossible13:10
- AugPossible12:43
- SepBest time12:07
- OctBest time11:30
- NovPossible10:59
- DecPossible10:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 44. 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 and September to October | November to March and June to August |
| Wildlife | April to May and September to October | November to March and June to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Weizhou Island Volcano National Geopark 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
- Weizhou Shengtang ChurchTemples2.6 km
- Beihai Silver BeachBeach in Beihai, Guangxi, China41 km
- Beihai Binhai National Wetland ParkProtected area45 km
- Beibu Gulf Dugong National Nature ReserveProtected area71 km
- Gaoqiao Mangrove Nature ReserveProtected area88 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the China guide.
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- 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 Weizhou Island Volcano National Geopark?
It is a protected area (广西北海涠洲岛火山国家地质公园 in the local language) in China.
When is the best time to visit Weizhou Island Volcano National Geopark?
April to May and September to October. In June there are 13 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 44.
How do you get to Weizhou Island Volcano National Geopark?
The nearest main airport is Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), 505 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 Weizhou Shengtang Church, Beihai Silver Beach, Beihai Binhai National Wetland Park. The rest is in the China guide.
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