# Wuying Pagoda, China: what it is and when to go

> Wuying Pagoda is a Chinese pagoda at Xingfu Temple in Wuchang, Hubei, China (无影塔) (Wuhan). Interests: History and Architecture. The best time to visit is March to May and September to October. In June there are 13 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 02. It has articles in 3 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.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/wuying-pagoda/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Chinese pagoda at Xingfu Temple in Wuchang, Hubei, China · History, Architecture
- **Local name:** 无影塔
- **Where:** China
- **Best time:** March to May and September to October.
- **Nearest airport:** XIY Xi'an, 680 km as the crow flies
- **Protection:** Protected heritage
- **Coordinates:** 30.53581, 114.32962

## What it is and where

Wuying Pagoda is a Chinese pagoda at Xingfu Temple in Wuchang, Hubei, China (无影塔) (Wuhan). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Wuhan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/wuhan/), where this site lists 14 more places to see, 7.8 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 30.53581, 114.32962; the nearest main airport is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY, Xi'an), 680 km as the crow flies. How to get around China (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=30.53581%2C114.329621)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=30.53581%2C114.329621)

- **Protection:** Protected heritage

It is one of the [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/historia/) and [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/arquitectura/) places in China. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) 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 Wuying Pagoda is **March to May and September to October**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 10 h 14 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 56 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 47 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 45 |
| May | Best time | 13 h 33 |
| June | Possible | 13 h 58 |
| July | Possible | 13 h 48 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 07 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 10 |
| October | Best time | 11 h 14 |
| November | Possible | 10 h 25 |
| December | Possible | 10 h 02 |

In June there are 13 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 02. 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: Wuying Pagoda has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/#cuando-ir).

## 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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/#antes-de-salir). 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](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Early buildings of Wuhan University](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/early-buildings-of-wuhan-university/): Building in Hubei ProvinceWuhan City, China · 2.6 km
- [Luojiashan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/mount-luojia/): Summit · 3.4 km
- [Yellow Crane Tower](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/torre-de-la-grulla-amarilla/): Building in Wuhan, China · 3.4 km
- [Hubei Provincial Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/hubei-provincial-museum/): Museum in China · 4.2 km
- [Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/wuhan-yangtze-river-bridge/): Bridge across the Yangtze River in Wuhan, Hubei, China · 4.9 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the China guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/).

## More in China: History

- [Forbidden City](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/ciudad-prohibida/): Chinese imperial palace in Beijing
- [Terracotta Army](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/guerreros-de-terracota/): collection of ancient Chinese military statues
- [Potala Palace](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/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](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/plaza-de-tiananmen/): public square in Beijing, China
- [Temple of Heaven](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/templo-del-cielo/): imperial complex of religious buildings in Beijing, China
- [Mogao Caves](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/mogao-caves/): caves in Dunhuang City, Gansu, China

Every China place under History, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/historia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Wuying Pagoda?

It is a Chinese pagoda at Xingfu Temple in Wuchang, Hubei, China (无影塔 in the local language). It has articles in 3 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 Wuying Pagoda?

March to May and September to October. In June there are 13 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 02.

### How do you get to Wuying Pagoda?

The nearest main airport is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY), 680 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=30.53581%2C114.329621) opens the route on the map, and how to get around China is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/#moverse).

### 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 [Early buildings of Wuhan University](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/early-buildings-of-wuhan-university/), [Luojiashan](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/mount-luojia/), [Yellow Crane Tower](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/torre-de-la-grulla-amarilla/). The rest is in [the China guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/china/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/12112290164), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15938261), CC0. More about Wuying Pagoda on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wuying_Pagoda). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

