Place to visit
Yuyan Rocks, China: what it is and when to go
Yuyan Rocks is a reef (遇岩) in China (Dalian). Interests: Beaches and Diving. The best time to visit is September. In June there are 14 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 19. 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
- Reef · Beaches, Diving
- Local name
- 遇岩
- Where
- China
- Best time
- September.
- Nearest airport
- PKX Beijing, 464 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 38.57231, 121.64065
What it is and where
Yuyan Rocks is a reef (遇岩) in China (Dalian).
It is in Dalian, where this site lists 18 more places to see, 39 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 38.57231, 121.64065; the nearest main airport is Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX, Beijing), 464 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)
It is one of the Beaches and Diving 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 Yuyan Rocks is September.
- JanBetter not9:35
- FebBetter not10:33
- MarBetter not11:42
- AprPossible13:01
- MayPossible14:06
- JunPossible14:41
- JulPossible14:27
- AugPossible13:30
- SepBest time12:14
- OctPossible10:58
- NovBetter not9:51
- DecBetter not9:19
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 19. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Beaches | September | April to August and October |
| Diving | September | April to August and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Yuyan Rocks 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
- Panda PavilionWith kids · Wildlife34 km
- Dalian forest zooWith kids · Wildlife34 km
- Dalian Sightseeing TowerTower37 km
- Russian Buildings in DalianHistory40 km
- Dalian Bear’s Den StreetWith kids41 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the China guide.
More in China: Beaches
- Scarborough Shoal: atoll and reef in the South China Sea
- Woody Island: disputed island in Xisha District in South East Asia (South China Sea)
- Triton Island: island in the South China Sea
- Antelope Reef: reef in the South China Sea
- Bombay Reef: atoll in the South China Sea
- Hau Tsz Kok Pai: reef in Hong Kong
Every China place under Beaches, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Yuyan Rocks?
It is a reef (遇岩 in the local language) in China.
When is the best time to visit Yuyan Rocks?
September. In June there are 14 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 19.
How do you get to Yuyan Rocks?
The nearest main airport is Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), 464 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 Panda Pavilion, Dalian forest zoo, Dalian Sightseeing Tower. The rest is in the China guide.
Keep reading
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- Beaches89 places for beaches in China, from Scarborough Shoal to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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