Dingbian district, Ningxia, China

Places to visit near Dingbian

Dingbian is a town in Dingbian district, Ningxia, China. Within 50 km by road there are 29 places to visit — 18 forts & heritage, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 parks and 1 buddhist sites. The closest is Dingbian Drum Tower (1 km).

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Dingbian at a glance

Location
Dingbian district, Ningxia, China
Coordinates
37.5927° N, 107.5943° E
Places within 50 km
29
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Dingbian

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Dingbian: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Dingbian

46 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dingbian. The closest is Dingbian Drum Tower (1 km); the best-known is Great Wall of China (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dingbian

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dingbian. The closest is Huama Lake (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Dingbian

4 parks within 100 km of Dingbian. The closest is 火车站公园 (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Buddhist sites near Dingbian

2 buddhist sites within 100 km of Dingbian. The closest is Hongfa Temple (6 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Dingbian

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 69 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dingbian
  2. 11 km Great Wall of China · heritage site, Dingbian
  3. 6 km Huama Lake · lake, Dingbian
  4. 3 km Great Wall of China · heritage site, Dingbian
  5. 7 km Gou Chi · lake, Ningxia
  6. 21 km Boluo Lake · lake, Dingbian
  7. 21 km Back to Dingbian

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How to reach Dingbian

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dingbian by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1846Dingbian Drum Tower (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs610Huama Lake (16 km)
    Parks24火车站公园 (5 km)
    Other attractions13Oil (22 km)
    Buddhist sites12Hongfa Temple (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Hongya Chi (22 km)
    Churches01城川天主堂 (76 km)
    Museums01鄂托克前旗博物馆 (81 km)

    Dingbian: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dingbian?

    Great Wall of China (heritage site, about 11 km), Huama Lake (lake, about 16 km), Great Wall of China (heritage site, about 17 km), Boluo Lake (lake, about 21 km), Gou Chi (lake, about 24 km), Great Wall of China (heritage site, about 25 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Dingbian?

    29 places on Spotwander: 18 forts & heritage, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 parks, 1 attraction, 1 Buddhist site.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dingbian?

    Dingbian Drum Tower, about 1 km by road; Statue of Chairman Mao (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Dingbian?

    Huama Lake, about 16 km by road; Boluo Lake (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Dingbian?

    火车站公园, about 5 km by road; 马莲滩沙漠公园 (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dingbian?

    Start in Dingbian, visit Great Wall of China, then Huama Lake, then Great Wall of China, then Gou Chi, then Boluo Lake, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dingbian?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Dingbian

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