Shaxi
in Yunnan Sheng, China

How to get there and get around
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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
26.300 and 99.850 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 26° 17' 59" and E 99° 50' 59"
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: 08:16 AM (Saturday)
Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
UTC/GMT offset: 8 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:45 am and 6:28 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

Delve into Shaxi

Shaxi in Yunnan Sheng is a city located in China about 1,338 mi (or 2,153 km) south-west of Beijing, the country's capital town.

Current time in Shaxi is now 08:16 AM (Saturday). The local timezone is named Asia / Shanghai with an UTC offset of 8 hours. We know of 8 airports closer to Shaxi. The closest airport in China is Lijiang Airport in a distance of 36 mi (or 58 km), North-East. 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 Old Town of Lijiang in a distance of 46 mi (or 74 km), North-East.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Yuhu, Jinhua, Yunhe, Jinding and Shimen. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 14°C / 57 °F

Morning Temperature 2°C / 36 °F
Evening Temperature 7°C / 44 °F
Night Temperature 4°C / 39 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 43%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 6 km/h (4 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 2% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

13°C (56 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 25th of November 2024

13°C (55 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Scattered clouds, light breeze.

Tuesday, 26th of November 2024

12°C (54 °F)
5°C (40 °F)
Overcast clouds, light breeze.

Videos from this area

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吃货旅行记(沙溪古镇、大理、西双版纳)篇

Published: October 17, 2018
Length: 24:13 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 徐亦玄


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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.

Shaxi, Yunnan

Shaxi is a historic market town in Jianchuan County, Dali Prefecture, Yunnan province, China. It is located roughly halfway between Dali and Lijiang. The Sideng market square of Shaxi was added to the World Monuments Watch List of 100 Most Endangered Sites in 2001. Shaxi started as a trading point for tea and horses during the Tang Dynasty (618 – 907). The prosperity of the town was at its height during the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368–1912).

Located at 26.322, 99.855 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Yunnan, Tourism in Yunnan, Chinese architectural history, Visitor attractions in Yunnan


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Shaxi