Place to visit
Chai Wan Mosque, China: what it is and when to go
Chai Wan Mosque is a mosque in Chai Wan, Hong Kong, China (柴灣清真寺 Chai Wan Masjid) (通菜街 Tung Choi Street). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is March to May and September to October. In June there are 13 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 39. It has articles in 9 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.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Mosque in Chai Wan, Hong Kong, China · Temples
- Local name
- 柴灣清真寺 Chai Wan Masjid
- Where
- China
- Best time
- March to May and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- SZX Shenzhen, 61 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 22.25929, 114.23333
What it is and where
Chai Wan Mosque is a mosque in Chai Wan, Hong Kong, China (柴灣清真寺 Chai Wan Masjid) (通菜街 Tung Choi Street). It has articles in 9 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in 通菜街 Tung Choi Street, where this site lists 71 more places to see, 9.1 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 22.25929, 114.23333; the nearest main airport is Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX, Shenzhen), 61 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 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 Chai Wan Mosque is March to May and September to October.
- JanPossible10:47
- FebPossible11:16
- MarBest time11:51
- AprBest time12:31
- MayBest time13:04
- JunPossible13:21
- JulPossible13:14
- AugPossible12:46
- SepBest time12:07
- OctBest time11:28
- NovPossible10:55
- DecPossible10:39
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 39. 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.
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
- Hong Kong Trail Section 6Hiking1.8 km
- Hong Kong Trail Section 8Hiking2.0 km
- Big Wave Bay Rock CarvingPetroglyph in Hong Kong2.2 km
- Hong Kong Trail Section 7Hiking2.3 km
- Dragon's BackRidge in southeastern Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong2.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the China guide.
More in China: Temples
- Shaolin Monastery: Chan Buddhist temple in Dengfeng county, Henan, China
- Great Mosque of Xi'an: mosque in China
- Jokhang: Buddhist temple in Barkhor Square in Lhasa
- Niujie Mosque: mosque in Beijing
- Id Kah Mosque: mosque in Kashgar, Xinjiang, China
- Hanging Temple: temple built into a cliff in Shanxi province, China
Every China place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Chai Wan Mosque?
It is a mosque in Chai Wan, Hong Kong, China (柴灣清真寺 Chai Wan Masjid in the local language). It has articles in 9 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 Chai Wan Mosque?
March to May and September to October. In June there are 13 h 21 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 39.
How do you get to Chai Wan Mosque?
The nearest main airport is Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), 61 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 Hong Kong Trail Section 6, Hong Kong Trail Section 8, Big Wave Bay Rock Carving. The rest is in the China guide.
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