Place to visit
Zhengding Prefectural Temple of Literature, China: what it is and when to go
Zhengding Prefectural Temple of Literature is a Not to be confused with the "Zhengding County’s Temple of Literature", a nearby temple complex (正定府文庙) in China (Shijiazhuang). Interests: History and Temples. The best time to visit is March to May and September to October. In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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
- Not to be confused with the "Zhengding County’s Temple of Literature", a nearby temple complex · History, Temples
- Local name
- 正定府文庙
- Where
- China
- Best time
- March to May and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- PKX Beijing, 220 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 38.14353, 114.56698
What it is and where
Zhengding Prefectural Temple of Literature is a Not to be confused with the "Zhengding County’s Temple of Literature", a nearby temple complex (正定府文庙) in China (Shijiazhuang). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Shijiazhuang, where this site lists 9 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 38.14353, 114.56698; the nearest main airport is Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX, Beijing), 220 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)
- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History and Temples 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 Zhengding Prefectural Temple of Literature is March to May and September to October.
- JanPossible9:38
- FebPossible10:35
- MarBest time11:42
- AprBest time13:00
- MayBest time14:04
- JunPossible14:38
- JulPossible14:24
- AugPossible13:29
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time10:59
- NovPossible9:53
- DecPossible9:22
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22. 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 |
| Temples | March to May and September to October | November to February and June to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Zhengding Prefectural Temple of Literature 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
- Lingxiao PagodaPagoda254 m
- Longxing TempleMonastery854 m
- Linji TempleBuilding in Linji Temple, China930 m
- Guanghui Temple Huatai PagodaPagoda1.3 km
- Pilu Temple, ShijiazhuangBuilding in China13 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the China guide.
More in China: History
- Forbidden City: Chinese imperial palace in Beijing
- Terracotta Army: collection of ancient Chinese military statues
- 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: public square in Beijing, China
- Temple of Heaven: imperial complex of religious buildings in Beijing, China
- Mogao Caves: caves in Dunhuang City, Gansu, China
Every China place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Zhengding Prefectural Temple of Literature?
It is a Not to be confused with the "Zhengding County’s Temple of Literature", a nearby temple complex (正定府文庙 in the local language) in China. It has an article in one Wikipedia, 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 Zhengding Prefectural Temple of Literature?
March to May and September to October. In June there are 14 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 22.
How do you get to Zhengding Prefectural Temple of Literature?
The nearest main airport is Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), 220 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 Lingxiao Pagoda, Longxing Temple, Linji Temple. The rest is in the China guide.
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