Diexi
in Sichuan, China

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
32.043 and 103.679 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 32° 2' 33" and E 103° 40' 45"
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: 08:39 AM (Monday)
Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
UTC/GMT offset: 8 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:37 am and 6:04 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-33.636 and -78.832 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
San Juan Bautista
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

Touring Diexi

Diexi in Sichuan is a town located in China about 893 mi (or 1,438 km) south-west of Beijing, the country's capital place.

Time in Diexi is now 08:39 AM (Monday). The local timezone is named Asia / Shanghai with an UTC offset of 8 hours. We know of 5 airports nearby Diexi, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in China is Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport in a distance of 56 mi (or 90 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in China is Huanglong Scenic and Historic Interest Area in a distance of 50 mi (or 80 km), North.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Se'ergu, Fengyi, Weizhou, Jin'an and Luhua. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 10°C / 49 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 49 °F
Night Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 86%
Air Pressure 1026 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Tuesday, 19th of November 2024

12°C (53 °F)
10°C (49 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Wednesday, 20th of November 2024

13°C (55 °F)
12°C (53 °F)
Overcast clouds, calm.

Thursday, 21st of November 2024

13°C (56 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, broken 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.

1933 Diexi earthquake

The 1933 Diexi earthquake occurred in Diexi, Mao County, Szechwan, Republic of China on August 25, 1933. This earthquake destroyed the town of Diexi and surrounding villages, and caused many landslides, and killed about 9,000 people. The old town of Diexi sank into the landslide dam-created Diexi Lake.

Located at 32, 103.7 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1933 in China, Earthquakes in China, History of Sichuan, 1933 earthquakes

Diexi Lake

Diexi Lake is a lake in Diexi, Mao County, Sichuan, China. Diexi Lake is a landslide dam-created lake formed in the 1933 Diexi earthquake and covers 3.5 square kilometers. The old town of Diexi sank into this lake.

Located at 32.0464, 103.674 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lakes of China, Geography of Sichuan

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Did you know?

This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Chiao-ch’ang-pa, Jiaochangba, Jiaochang, Diexi, 叠溪