Zhaozhou
in Hebei, China

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
37.746 and 114.769 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 37° 44' 47" and E 114° 46' 8"
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: 09:24 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
UTC/GMT offset: 8 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:07 am and 5:06 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.835 and -65.372 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
La Asturiana
References
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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

Discover Zhaozhou

Zhaozhou in Hebei is a place in China about 173 mi (or 279 km) south-west of Beijing, the country's capital city.

Current time in Zhaozhou is now 09:24 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Asia / Shanghai with an UTC offset of 8 hours. We know of 10 airports near Zhaozhou, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in China is Shijiazhuang Daguocun International Airport in a distance of 37 mi (or 60 km), North. 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 Wutai in a distance of 110 mi (or 177 km), North-West.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Beile, Zhoutou, Xing'an, Gangshang and Songying. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 15°C / 60 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Evening Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Night Temperature 9°C / 48 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 29%
Air Pressure 1025 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 5 km/h (3 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

12°C (54 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

10°C (49 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

9°C (47 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, overcast clouds.

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.

Anji Bridge

The Anji Bridge is the world's oldest open-spandrel stone segmental arch bridge. Credited to the design of a craftsman named Li Chun, the bridge was constructed in the years 595-605 during the Sui Dynasty (581–618). Located in the southern part of Hebei Province, it is the oldest standing bridge in China.

Located at 37.7202, 114.763 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Deck arch bridges, 7th-century bridges, Bridges in China, Arch bridges in China, Buildings and structures in Shijiazhuang, Sui Dynasty, Chinese architectural history, Transport in Hebei, History of Hebei, Historic Civil Engineering Landmarks, Stone bridges, Visitor attractions in Hebei

Zhao County

Zhao County (Zhaoxian), a historic town called Zhaozhou (赵州) in the past, is located in Hebei 40 km southeast of the provincial capital Shijiazhuang, and 280 km south of Beijing. Its total land area is 675 km² and total population is around 550,000. There are many historical sites in Zhao County, including the Zhaozhou (Anji) bridge (赵州桥), Yongtong Bridge (永通桥), Tuoluonijing Tower (陀罗尼经幢), and Bailin (Cypress Grove) Temple (柏林寺).

Located at 37.7464, 114.769 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
County-level divisions of Hebei, Shijiazhuang

Pagoda of Bailin Temple

The Pagoda of Bailin Temple, located in Zhao County, Hebei province, China is an octagonal-based brick Chinese pagoda built in 1330 during the reign of Emperor Wenzong, ruler of the Mongol-led Yuan Dynasty (1271–1368).

Located at 37.7475, 114.778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Yuan Dynasty, Chinese pagodas, Buildings and structures in Shijiazhuang, 1330s architecture, Visitor attractions in Hebei

Zhaozhou, Hebei

Zhaozhou, Zhao County is a township-level division of Zhao County, Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China.

Located at 37.7527, 114.777 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Township-level divisions of Hebei

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Did you know?

This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Chzhaosyan, Zhaoxian, Chaochow, Chao-chou, Chao-hsien, Chao, Chao-hsien-ch’eng-kuan, Zhaozhou