Bo Hanging Coffins
Monument Ancient cliff burial site with suspended wooden coffins
Cliffside burial sites in southwest China where wooden coffins were placed on rock faces; associated with historic minority funerary practices. Tourists see the suspended coffins and visit nearby villages.
How to Get to Bo Hanging Coffins #
Hanging-coffin sites are dispersed across southern China; access depends on the specific cliff. Many require a drive from provincial towns in Sichuan or Yunnan followed by a guided walk. Travelers should arrange visits through local tourist offices or guides in the nearest county seat to ensure permission and safe passage.
Tips for Visiting Bo Hanging Coffins #
- Respect local sacred claims: many hanging-coffin sites remain culturally sensitive and are not open for close inspection.
- Bring sturdy footwear and watch the cliff edges - the coffins are often reached via narrow, steep paths.
- Photograph from a safe distance; some sites have fragile timber and early 20th-century support beams added by villagers.
Best Time to Visit Bo Hanging Coffins #
Visit in the cool, dry months to avoid slipping on rain-slick paths; timing varies by region across China's south-west mountains.
Weather & Climate near Bo Hanging Coffins #
Bo Hanging Coffins's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1139 mm/year), wettest in July.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 6°C. The driest month with just 22 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (170 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (209 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is the hottest month, feeling like 29°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (198 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (141 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 21°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C. The driest month with just 22 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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