Balipo
in Shanxi, China

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.549 and 113.217 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 32' 54" and E 113° 13' 2"
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: 11:15 AM (Sunday)
Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
UTC/GMT offset: 8 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:21 am and 5:06 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-39.567 and -66.983 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Trapalco
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 Balipo

Balipo in Shanxi is a city located in China about 171 mi (or 275 km) west of Beijing, the country's capital town.

Current time in Balipo is now 11:15 AM (Sunday). The local timezone is named Asia / Shanghai with an UTC offset of 8 hours. We know of 4 airports closer to Balipo, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in China is Datong Airport in a distance of 38 mi (or 61 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 Yungang Grottoes in a distance of 39 mi (or 63 km), North.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Yingxian, Zhenziliang, Nanhezhong, Xiashe and Beicaoshan. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 5°C / 41 °F

Morning Temperature 1°C / 34 °F
Evening Temperature 4°C / 40 °F
Night Temperature 2°C / 36 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 58%
Air Pressure 1024 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (7 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 95% of sky
General Conditions Rain and snow

Monday, 25th of November 2024

-1°C (30 °F)
-8°C (18 °F)
Light snow, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

-4°C (24 °F)
-9°C (16 °F)
Light snow, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Wednesday, 27th of November 2024

-8°C (18 °F)
-3°C (26 °F)
Sky is clear, strong 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.

Pagoda of Fogong Temple

The Sakyamuni Pagoda of Fogong Temple of Ying County, Shanxi province, China, is a wooden Chinese pagoda built in 1056, during the Khitan-led Liao Dynasty. The pagoda was built by Emperor Daozong of Liao (Hongji) at the site of his grandmother's family home. The pagoda, which has survived several large earthquakes throughout the centuries, reached a level of such fame within China that it was given the generic nickname of the "Muta".

Located at 39.5653, 113.182 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Chinese pagodas, Buildings and structures in Shanxi, Chinese architecture, Chinese architectural history, 11th-century architecture, 1050s architecture, Khitan history, Visitor attractions in Shanxi

Ying County

Ying County is a district of Shanxi, China. It is under the administration of Shuozhou city.

Located at 39.5542, 113.191 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
County-level divisions of Shanxi

Popular in vicinity

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Balipo, 八里坡