Jumenbu
in Shanxi, China

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
40.336 and 112.992 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 40° 20' 11" and E 112° 59' 32"
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: 02:48 PM (Saturday)
Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
UTC/GMT offset: 8 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:23 am and 7:26 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-40.500 and -67.050 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Falckner
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: 2024-05-03 08:06:06

Discover Jumenbu

Jumenbu in Shanxi is a town in China about 182 mi (or 293 km) west of Beijing, the country's capital city.

Current time in Jumenbu is now 02:48 PM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Shanghai with an UTC offset of 8 hours. We know of 3 airports near Jumenbu. The closest airport in China is Datong Airport in a distance of 32 mi (or 52 km), South-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 17 mi (or 28 km), South-East.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Xinrong, Guanjiabao, Beichengqu, Que'ershan and Zhangjiachang. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 66 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 58 °F
Evening Temperature 18°C / 65 °F
Night Temperature 15°C / 60 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 27%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

15°C (59 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Monday, 6th of May 2024

17°C (63 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Tuesday, 7th of May 2024

20°C (68 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

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.

Jumenbu

Jumenbu, is a fortress of the Ming Great Wall Shanxi Section, located in Datong city in Shanxi province, China. Jumenbu is a fortress for guarding the Great Wall of China, and it is a part of the Great Wall defence system. Jumenbu is situated in a brae 2.5 km away from the Great Wall. It was designed to defend against invasion and harry the nomads of Mongolia. Its original name was Jumengbu, which literally means "Mongol-resistant stronghold", but it was later renamed.

Located at 40.3328, 112.994 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Great Wall of China, Buildings and structures in Shanxi


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Chü-men-p’u, Chü-men-pao, Jumenbu, 拒门堡