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.
Bo Hanging Coffins at a Glance#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 6° - 10° | 8° | 22 mm | overcast | 78% | 1.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.4h |
| February | Acceptable | 7° - 12° | 10° | 24 mm | overcast | 75% | 1.3 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.1h |
| March | Good | 11° - 17° | 14° | 31 mm | overcast | 71% | 1.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.9h |
| April | Very Good | 15° - 22° | 19° | 65 mm | overcast | 69% | 1.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.7h |
| May | Good | 19° - 26° | 22° | 131 mm | overcast | 69% | 1.5 m/s | 1.5 high | 13.4h |
| June | Good | 21° - 28° | 25° | 170 mm | overcast | 75% | 1.3 m/s | 1.5 high | 13.8h |
| July | Good | 23° - 31° | 27° | 209 mm | overcast | 76% | 1.5 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.6h |
| August | Good | 23° - 31° | 29° | 198 mm | overcast | 75% | 1.1 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.0h |
| September | Good | 20° - 26° | 23° | 141 mm | overcast | 78% | 1.1 m/s | 1.1 high | 12.2h |
| October | Good | 16° - 21° | 19° | 82 mm | overcast | 80% | 1.3 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.4h |
| November | Good | 11° - 17° | 14° | 44 mm | overcast | 79% | 1.3 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.6h |
| December | Acceptable | 7° - 12° | 9° | 22 mm | overcast | 79% | 1.0 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.2h |