Marco Polo Bridge
The Marco Polo Bridge is a granite stone arch and road bridge in Beijing. It is a Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level and is part of a list of state facilities marking the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from June to August, when daily highs reach about 32 °C, though July is the wettest month with about 170 mm of rain. The coolest period is from December to February, with January seeing lows of -9 °C.
Beijing Capital International Airport is the nearest airport, located 41 km away. The bridge is 18 km from the capital, Beijing. Visitors can combine a trip here with visits to Zhongnanhai, the Great Hall of the People, the Beijing Central Axis, the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, or the Monument to the People's Heroes, all of which are approximately 16 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is July, with about 170 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 2 | 6 | 13 | 22 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 26 | 20 | 10 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -9 | -6 | -1 | 7 | 14 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 15 | 7 | -2 | -6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 3 | 5 | 11 | 27 | 38 | 78 | 170 | 141 | 52 | 24 | 10 | 3 |
| Rainy days | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
