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First Bend of the Yellow River Scenic Area, China: what it is and when to go
First Bend of the Yellow River Scenic Area is a protected area (黄河九曲第一湾) 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 12 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 47. 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
- 黄河九曲第一湾
- Where
- China
- Best time
- April to May and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- CTU Chengdu (Shuangliu), 354 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 33.47921, 102.46994
What it is and where
First Bend of the Yellow River Scenic Area is a protected area (黄河九曲第一湾) in China.
Its coordinates are 33.47921, 102.46994; the nearest main airport is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU, Chengdu (Shuangliu)), 354 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 First Bend of the Yellow River Scenic Area is April to May and September to October.
- JanPossible10:01
- FebPossible10:48
- MarPossible11:45
- AprBest time12:50
- MayBest time13:44
- JunPossible14:12
- JulPossible14:01
- AugPossible13:15
- SepBest time12:12
- OctBest time11:09
- NovPossible10:14
- DecPossible9:47
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 47. 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: First Bend of the Yellow River Scenic Area 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
- Jiage MonasteryMonastery in Zoigê county, Ngawa, Sichuan, China81 km
- Gahai-zecha National Natural ReserveNatural reserve in Luqu, Gannan, Gansu, China83 km
- Nangzhik GompaBon monastery in Ngawa Town, Sichuan, China92 km
- Amchok TsenyiMonastery in Ngawa county, Ngawa, Sichuan, China92 km
- Setenling GompaMonastery in Ngawa county, Ngawa, Sichuan, China95 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the China guide.
More in China: Nature
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- K2: 2nd-highest mountain on Earth
- Terracotta Army: collection of ancient Chinese military statues
- Makalu: mountain in Nepal/China; 5th highest in the world
- Lhotse: mountain in Nepal
- Mount Kailash: mountain in Tibet, China
Every China place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is First Bend of the Yellow River Scenic Area?
It is a protected area (黄河九曲第一湾 in the local language) in China.
When is the best time to visit First Bend of the Yellow River Scenic Area?
April to May and September to October. In June there are 14 h 12 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 47.
How do you get to First Bend of the Yellow River Scenic Area?
The nearest main airport is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), 354 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 Jiage Monastery, Gahai-zecha National Natural Reserve, Nangzhik Gompa. The rest is in the China guide.
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