Shalingcun
in Shanxi, China

How to get there and get around
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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
40.061 and 113.330 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 40° 3' 38" and E 113° 19' 47"
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: 03:18 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
UTC/GMT offset: 8 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:40 am and 7:10 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-39.983 and -66.567 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Santa Rosa
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: 2024-04-19 08:03:45

Discover Shalingcun

Shalingcun in Shanxi is a town in China about 163 mi (or 262 km) west of Beijing, the country's capital city.

Current time in Shalingcun is now 03:18 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Shanghai with an UTC offset of 8 hours. We know of 4 airports near Shalingcun, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in China is Datong Airport in a distance of 8 mi (or 13 km), 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 11 mi (or 19 km), West. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Xihanling, Majunying, Dangliuzhuang, Beijiazao and Zhoushizhuang. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 63 °F

Morning Temperature 16°C / 60 °F
Evening Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Night Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Chance of rainfall 12%
Air Humidity 35%
Air Pressure 1004 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 14 km/h (9 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

14°C (57 °F)
14°C (57 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, few clouds.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

19°C (67 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 22nd of April 2024

16°C (62 °F)
9°C (49 °F)
Sky is clear, strong breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

YUN GANG INTERNATIONAL HOTEL

Address
2,8 mi
38 QINGYUAN STREET
037004 Datong
China

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Yungang Jianguo Hotel(Former Name: Yungang Hotel)

Address
1,7 mi
21 Yinbin Road East
37008 Datong
China

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Datong Yungang Jianguo Hotel

Address
1,7 mi
No. 21 Yingbin East Road, Datong, China
037008 Datong
China

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Datong Yungang Meigao Hotel

Address
1,8 mi
No. 19 Yingbin East Street, Datong, Datong, China
037008 Shanxi
China

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Weidu International

Address
1,9 mi
16 Yingbin Street
037000 Datong
China

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


shuozhousiji pingshuo Hotel

Address
3,1 mi
No.133 Yunzhong Road, Datong, Shanxi, China
370006 Datong
China

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Datong Tangfang Hotel

Address
1,5 mi
Building 4, Dongfang Mingcheng
037008 Datong
China

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
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Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Jinjiang Inn Style Harbin Daxin Street

Address
3,5 mi
No. 5 Caochangcheng Street, Wuding North Road, Datong, China
037006 Datong
China

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Continental

Address
2,9 mi
88 Binxi Street, Yingbin West Road
037008 Datong
China

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Garden Hotel

Address
2,5 mi
No.59 Yongtai Street
038199 Datong
China

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


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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.

Shanhua Temple

Shanhua Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Datong, Shanxi Province, China. The temple was first founded during the early 8th century of the Tang Dynasty, but its earliest surviving building dates from the 11th century. The temple was heavily repaired over the years, and today three original halls and two recently rebuilt pavilions survive. The largest, and earliest hall, dating from the 11th-century Liao Dynasty, is the Daxiongbao Hall, and is one of the largest of its kind in China.

Located at 40.0858, 113.294 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buddhist temples in Shanxi


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Shalingcun, 沙岭村