Place to visit
Zhongyang Lou, China: what it is and when to go
Zhongyang Lou is a place of interest (中阳楼) in China (Jiexiu). Interests: History and Temples. The best time to visit is March to May, September to October. In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28. 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
- Place of interest · History, Temples
- Local name
- 中阳楼
- Where
- China
- Best time
- March to May, September to October.
- Nearest airport
- XIY Xi'an, 406 km as the crow flies
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 37.12966, 111.80514
What it is and where
Zhongyang Lou is a place of interest (中阳楼) in China (Jiexiu). 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 Jiexiu, where this site lists 13 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 37.12966, 111.80514; the nearest main airport is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY, Xi'an), 406 km as the crow flies. How to get around China (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
- 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 Zhongyang Lou is March to May, September to October.
- JanPossible9:43
- FebPossible10:38
- MarBest time11:43
- AprBest time12:58
- MayBest time13:59
- JunPossible14:32
- JulPossible14:19
- AugPossible13:26
- SepBest time12:13
- OctBest time11:01
- NovPossible9:58
- DecPossible9:28
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28. 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, September to October | November to February, June to August |
| Temples | March to May, September to October | November to February, June to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Zhongyang Lou 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
- Sanhuang TempleHistory · Temples5.6 km
- Tianqi TempleHistory · Temples6.5 km
- Cisheng TempleHistory · Temples6.7 km
- Donglongguan TombsArchaeological site11 km
- Houtu TempleNature · History15 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the China guide.
More in China: History
- Ciudad Prohibida
- Guerreros de Terracota: Museum
- Potala Palace
- Plaza de Tiananmen
- Templo del Cielo
- Mogao Caves
Every China place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Zhongyang Lou?
It is a place of interest (中阳楼 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 Zhongyang Lou?
March to May, September to October. In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28.
How do you get to Zhongyang Lou?
The nearest main airport is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY), 406 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 Sanhuang Temple, Tianqi Temple, Cisheng Temple. The rest is in the China guide.
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. More about Zhongyang Lou on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.