Humen
ChinaCN
Strait in Guangdong, China
The Humen, also known as the Bocca Tigris or the Bogue, is a narrow strait in the Pearl River Delta that separates Shiziyang in the north and Lingdingyang in the south. It is located near Humen Town in China's Guangdong Province. It is the site of the Pearl River's discharge into the South China Sea. It contains the Port of Humen at Humen Town. The strait is formed by the islands of Chuenpi and Anunghoy on the eastern side, and Taikoktow on the western side. Since 1997, the strait has been traversed by the Humen Pearl River Bridge. Bocca Tigris was the entry to China's only trading city, Canton.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 638,657
- Coordinates
- 22.819, 113.673
- Timezone
- Asia/Shanghai
Overview of Humen
Set in China, Humen is a sizeable city. About 638,657 people are based here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Its strongest draws are culture. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Humen
Culture in Humen
(1)Under culture, Humen is tagged with Historical Sites. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Humen's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Humen
Humen stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
As a big city, Humen is usually reachable by air or rail, with public transport on arrival. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai.
Similar destinations
Places near Humen that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Humen known for?
- Humen, in China, is best known for culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 638,657 residents.
- What can you do in Humen?
- Recorded activities in Humen include Historical Sites. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Humen?
- Humen stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Humen located?
- Humen is located in China. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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