Fanzhai
in Shanxi, China

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.587 and 113.170 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 35' 13" and E 113° 10' 11"
Currency and Currency Code:
Yuan Renminbi - CNY
Spoken languages:
Chinese, Uighur, Zhuang
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:36 AM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
UTC/GMT offset: 8 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:43 am and 7:09 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-39.567 and -66.983 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Trapalco
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for China in Eastern Asia

Safety Score: 3,4 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to China.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning China. Last Update: 2024-04-18 08:12:24

Discover Fanzhai

Fanzhai in Shanxi is a town in China about 173 mi (or 278 km) west of Beijing, the country's capital city.

Current time in Fanzhai is now 09:36 AM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Shanghai with an UTC offset of 8 hours. We know of 4 airports near Fanzhai, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in China is Datong Airport in a distance of 37 mi (or 59 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in China is Yungang Grottoes in a distance of 36 mi (or 58 km), North.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Yingxian, Yijing, Zangzhai, Zhenziliang and Dahuangwei. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 18°C / 64 °F

Morning Temperature 16°C / 61 °F
Evening Temperature 11°C / 51 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 49 °F
Chance of rainfall 4%
Air Humidity 36%
Air Pressure 1004 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (7 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

14°C (58 °F)
14°C (58 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, scattered clouds.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

20°C (68 °F)
18°C (64 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 22nd of April 2024

18°C (65 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Overcast clouds, strong breeze.

Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Pagoda of Fogong Temple

The Sakyamuni Pagoda of Fogong Temple of Ying County, Shanxi province, China, is a wooden Chinese pagoda built in 1056, during the Khitan-led Liao Dynasty. The pagoda was built by Emperor Daozong of Liao (Hongji) at the site of his grandmother's family home. The pagoda, which has survived several large earthquakes throughout the centuries, reached a level of such fame within China that it was given the generic nickname of the "Muta".

Located at 39.5653, 113.182 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Chinese pagodas, Buildings and structures in Shanxi, Chinese architecture, Chinese architectural history, 11th-century architecture, 1050s architecture, Khitan history, Visitor attractions in Shanxi

Ying County

Ying County is a district of Shanxi, China. It is under the administration of Shuozhou city.

Located at 39.5542, 113.191 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
County-level divisions of Shanxi

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