Place to visit
Zhaga Waterfall, China: what it is and when to go
Zhaga Waterfall is a protected area (扎嘎瀑布) in China. Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to May and September to October. In June there are 14 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 52. 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
- 扎嘎瀑布
- Where
- China
- Best time
- April to May and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu), 228 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 32.56907, 103.50434
What it is and where
Zhaga Waterfall is a protected area (扎嘎瀑布) in China.
Its coordinates are 32.56907, 103.50434; the nearest main airport is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU, Chengdu (Shuangliu)), 228 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 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 Zhaga Waterfall is April to May and September to October.
- JanPossible10:05
- FebPossible10:51
- MarPossible11:46
- AprBest time12:49
- MayBest time13:40
- JunPossible14:08
- JulPossible13:57
- AugPossible13:12
- SepBest time12:11
- OctBest time11:10
- NovPossible10:18
- DecPossible9:52
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 52. 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: Zhaga Waterfall 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
- Erdaohai Scenic Area of Mouni ValleyProtected area10 km
- Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest AreaScenic and historic interest area in the northwest part of Sichuan, China34 km
- Huanglong ValleyProtected area35 km
- Huanglong National ParkProtected area36 km
- Wanglang Nature ReserveProtected area67 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the China guide.
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Every China place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Zhaga Waterfall?
It is a protected area (扎嘎瀑布 in the local language) in China.
When is the best time to visit Zhaga Waterfall?
April to May and September to October. In June there are 14 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 52.
How do you get to Zhaga Waterfall?
The nearest main airport is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), 228 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 Erdaohai Scenic Area of Mouni Valley, Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area, Huanglong Valley. The rest is in the China guide.
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