Shama’erku
in Sichuan, China

How to get there and get around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
29.193 and 102.885 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 29° 11' 33" and E 102° 53' 4"
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: 03:23 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
UTC/GMT offset: 8 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:15 am and 7:54 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-33.636 and -78.832 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
San Juan Bautista
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: 2024-05-16 08:19:50

Delve into Shama’erku

Shama’erku in Sichuan is a city located in China about 1,065 mi (or 1,714 km) south-west of Beijing, the country's capital town.

Current time in Shama’erku is now 03:23 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Asia / Shanghai with an UTC offset of 8 hours. We know of 6 airports closer to Shama’erku, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in China is Xichang Qingshan Airport in a distance of 93 mi (or 150 km), South-West. 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 Mount Emei Scenic Area, including Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area in a distance of 59 mi (or 94 km), North-East.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Hepingyizu, Xinshiba, Shirong, Shaping and Xinmian. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 25°C / 76 °F

Morning Temperature 22°C / 71 °F
Evening Temperature 23°C / 74 °F
Night Temperature 22°C / 72 °F
Chance of rainfall 1%
Air Humidity 74%
Air Pressure 1009 hPa
Wind Speed Calm with 2 km/h (1 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 18th of May 2024

29°C (84 °F)
22°C (71 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 19th of May 2024

30°C (86 °F)
24°C (76 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Monday, 20th of May 2024

33°C (91 °F)
25°C (77 °F)
Overcast clouds, light 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.

1981 Chengdu-Kunming Railway Train Crash

The 1981 Chengdu-Kunming Railway Train Crash occurred on July 9, 1981, when train number 442 passed the failed Liziyida bridge near Ganluo County, Sichuan province. More than 200 had died in the accident while 146 were injured. It is the most severe train disaster in the history of the People's Republic of China.

Located at 29.2051, 102.886 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1981 in China, Railway accidents in 1981, Railway accidents in China


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
沙马尔苦, Shama’erku