Zhenguo Temple
Pingyao, China UNESCO World Heritage Site
Zhenguo Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Xiangyuan Township. It is part of the Ancient City of Ping Yao, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from June to August, with daily highs reaching 29 °C to 30 °C, though these months also have the most rain. The coolest months are January and December, when daily lows drop to between -6 °C and -8 °C. April, May, and October offer milder temperatures and less rain.
The temple is 12 km northwest of the Ancient City of Pingyao and 463 km from Beijing. Taiyuan Wusu International Airport is the nearest airport, located 60 km away. Visitors can also combine a trip to Zhenguo Temple with a visit to Shuanglin Temple, which is 18.2 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is August, with about 110 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 4 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 24 | 18 | 11 | 5 |
| Average low, °C | -8 | -5 | -1 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 6 | -1 | -6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 4 | 6 | 13 | 26 | 41 | 62 | 108 | 110 | 64 | 33 | 13 | 4 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
