Place to visit
Western Qing tombs, China: what it is and when to go
Western Qing tombs is a Necropolis in Hebei Province, China (清西陵) (Zhuozhou). Interests: Nature, History and Wildlife. The best time to visit is March to May and September to October. In June there are 14 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 14. It has articles in 16 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
- Necropolis in Hebei Province, China · Nature, History, Wildlife
- Local name
- 清西陵
- Where
- China
- Best time
- March to May and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- PKX Beijing, 94 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Coordinates
- 39.36904, 115.33889
What it is and where
Western Qing tombs is a Necropolis in Hebei Province, China (清西陵) (Zhuozhou). It has articles in 16 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Zhuozhou, where this site lists 11 more places to see, 43 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 39.36904, 115.33889; the nearest main airport is Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX, Beijing), 94 km as the crow flies. How to get around China (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Protection
- UNESCO World Heritage Site
It is one of the Nature, History 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 Western Qing tombs is March to May and September to October.
- JanPossible9:31
- FebPossible10:31
- MarBest time11:41
- AprBest time13:03
- MayBest time14:10
- JunPossible14:46
- JulPossible14:31
- AugPossible13:33
- SepBest time12:15
- OctBest time10:56
- NovPossible9:48
- DecPossible9:14
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 14. 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 |
| History | March to May and September to October | November to February 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: Western Qing tombs 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
- Flower Pagoda of Qinghua TempleHistoric building24 km
- Longyan Temple Pagoda, LaishuiHistoric building31 km
- Xigang PagodaHistoric building31 km
- Tomb of Prince YiCemetery in Laishui County, China33 km
- Sarira Pagoda of the Jinshan TempleHistoric building34 km
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 Western Qing tombs?
It is a Necropolis in Hebei Province, China (清西陵 in the local language). It has articles in 16 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 Western Qing tombs?
March to May and September to October. In June there are 14 h 46 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 14.
How do you get to Western Qing tombs?
The nearest main airport is Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), 94 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 Flower Pagoda of Qinghua Temple, Longyan Temple Pagoda, Laishui, Xigang Pagoda. The rest is in the China guide.
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