Paifang
in Gansu, China

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
33.158 and 104.665 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 33° 9' 30" and E 104° 39' 52"
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: 08:05 AM (Monday)
Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
UTC/GMT offset: 8 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:41 am and 5:55 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-34.430 and -72.045 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Punta de Lobos
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: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Delve into Paifang

Paifang in Gansu is located in China about 800 mi (or 1,287 km) south-west of Beijing, the country's capital town.

Current time in Paifang is now 08:05 AM (Monday). The local timezone is named Asia / Shanghai with an UTC offset of 8 hours. We know of 6 airports close to Paifang, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in China is Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport in a distance of 61 mi (or 98 km), 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 Jiuzhaigou Valley Scenic and Historic Interest Area in a distance of 44 mi (or 70 km), West.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Baoziba, Tunzhai, Qiaotou, Shifang and Tieba. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 9°C / 48 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 45 °F
Night Temperature 5°C / 40 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 37%
Air Pressure 1033 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 13 km/h (8 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 93% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

10°C (50 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.

Wednesday, 27th of November 2024

11°C (52 °F)
6°C (43 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Thursday, 28th of November 2024

10°C (51 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Sky is clear, light 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.

1879 Gansu earthquake

The 1879 Gansu earthquake occurred at about 04:00 local time on 1 July. It had an estimated magnitude of 8.0 on the surface wave magnitude scale and a maximum perceived intensity of XI (Extreme) on the Mercalli intensity scale. The epicenter was in Wudu District in southern Gansu, close to the bordered with Sichuan. It caused widespread damage and killed an estimated 22,000 people.

Located at 33.2, 104.7 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1870s earthquakes, Earthquakes in China

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Paifang, 排坊