Shiyan
China · Hubei ShengCN
Prefecture-level city in Hubei, People's Republic of China
Shiyan is a prefecture-level city in northwestern Hubei, China, bordering Henan to the northeast, Chongqing to the southwest, and Shaanxi to the north and west. At the 2020 census, its population was 3,209,004 of whom 1,033,407 lived in the built-up area made of 2 urban districts of Maojian and Zhangwan on 1,193 square kilometres as Yunyang is not conurbated. In 2007, the city was named among China's top ten livable cities by Chinese Cities Brand Value Report, which was released at 2007 Beijing Summit of China Cities Forum.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 3,209,004
- Coordinates
- 32.648, 110.778
- Timezone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Elevation
- 1640 m
Overview of Shiyan
Part of Hubei Sheng, China, Shiyan is a major metropolis. The headcount is close to 3,209,004. It sits at about 1,640 m above sea level. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Visitors mostly come here for culture. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly.
Things to do in Shiyan
Culture in Shiyan
(1)The culture shortlist for Shiyan: Religious Sites. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Shiyan. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Getting there & around
Shiyan is large enough to be served by long-distance connections and local public transport. The local time zone is Asia/Shanghai.
Similar destinations
Places near Shiyan that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shiyan known for?
- Shiyan is mainly a destination for culture, set in Hubei Sheng, China with around 3,209,004 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Shiyan?
- You can plan around Religious Sites in Shiyan. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- Where is Shiyan located?
- Administratively, Shiyan sits in Hubei Sheng, China — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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