Tongwan
Administrative Seat Ancient ruined city site in Shaanxi, historical fortification
How to Get to Tongwan #
Tongwan lies off regional roads in Shaanxi province; access is typically by car or organized tour from nearby cities. Local transport may be limited, so plan logistics with a guide or local tour operator.
Tips for Visiting Tongwan #
- Bring sun protection - the exposed ruins are largely uncovered and the region can be sunny and dry.
- Hire a guide who can explain the historical stratigraphy and significance of the ruins; many finds are not labelled on-site.
- Combine a visit with other Sui-Tang frontier sites to see how Tongwan fits into broader defensive networks.
Best Time to Visit Tongwan #
Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable conditions for visiting the exposed archaeological remains.
Weather & Climate near Tongwan #
Tongwan's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -16°C to 30°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -16°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -12°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 3°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with 100 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 16°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -6°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -13°C. The driest month with just 2 mm.
