Place to visit
Hong Pagoda, China: what it is and when to go
Hong Pagoda is a tower (红塔) in China. Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is March to May, September to October. In June there are 13 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 08. 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
- Tower · Architecture
- Local name
- 红塔
- Where
- China
- Best time
- March to May, September to October.
- Nearest airport
- PVG Shanghai (Pudong), 480 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 29.37593, 117.24617
What it is and where
Hong Pagoda is a tower (红塔) 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.
Its coordinates are 29.37593, 117.24617; the nearest main airport is Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG, Shanghai (Pudong)), 480 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)
It is one of the Architecture 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 Hong Pagoda is March to May, September to October.
- JanPossible10:19
- FebPossible10:59
- MarBest time11:47
- AprBest time12:43
- MayBest time13:28
- JunPossible13:52
- JulPossible13:43
- AugPossible13:03
- SepBest time12:10
- OctBest time11:16
- NovPossible10:30
- DecPossible10:08
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 08. 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
- MaogongjianSummit22 km
- Wuyuan National Nature Reserve of Forest BirdsProtected area42 km
- Longtian PagodaTower61 km
- Xianren CaveCave72 km
- Taohongling National Nature ReserveProtected area75 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the China guide.
More in China: Architecture
- Torre de televisión de Cantón: Tower
- Gran pagoda del ganso salvaje
- Jiaozhou Bay Bridge: Bridge
- Puente de Donghai: Bridge
- Puente Tsing Ma: Bridge
- Marco Polo Bridge
Every China place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hong Pagoda?
It is a tower (红塔 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 Hong Pagoda?
March to May, September to October. In June there are 13 h 52 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 08.
How do you get to Hong Pagoda?
The nearest main airport is Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), 480 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 Maogongjian, Wuyuan National Nature Reserve of Forest Birds, Longtian Pagoda. The rest is in the China guide.
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