Hangu Pass
Sanmenxia, China UNESCO World Heritage Site
Hangu Pass is a mountain pass in the Qinling mountains. It is part of the Silk Roads: the Routes Network of Chang'an-Tianshan Corridor and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from May to September, with daily highs reaching about 31 °C. July is the wettest month with about 131 mm of rain. The pass is 687 km from Beijing and 20 km from Luoyang Beijiao Airport.
Visitors can combine a trip to Hangu Pass with visits to the Longmen Grottoes, 33 km away, or the White Horse Temple, 40 km away. The site is open from 08:00 to 18:30 in summer and from 08:00 to 17:30 during other times. The entrance fee is ¥80.
Weather by month
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is July, with about 131 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 9 | 15 | 22 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 20 | 14 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | -5 | -2 | 2 | 9 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 16 | 10 | 3 | -3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 9 | 13 | 26 | 30 | 57 | 64 | 131 | 103 | 86 | 41 | 20 | 8 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
