Xi'an district, Xi'an, China

Places to visit near Ganting

Ganting is a town in Xi'an district, Xi'an, China. Within 50 km by road there are 149 places to visit — 42 forts & heritage, 28 museums, 22 buddhist sites and 4 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Caotang Temple (19 km), Xiangji Temple (32 km) and Mausoleum of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty (33 km).

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Ganting at a glance

Location
Xi'an district, Xi'an, China
Coordinates
34.1024° N, 108.6141° E
Places within 50 km
149 (32 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Ganting

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Forts & heritage near Ganting

67 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ganting. The closest is 陈平墓 (9 km); the best-known is Mausoleum of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty (33 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Ganting

43 museums within 100 km of Ganting. The closest is 西安国家版本馆 (文济阁) (16 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Ganting

24 buddhist sites within 100 km of Ganting. The closest is 弥陀寺 (11 km); the best-known is Caotang Temple (19 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ganting

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ganting. The closest is 乌桑沟 (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Ganting

10 parks within 100 km of Ganting. The closest is 人民路广场 (1 km); the best-known is Tang Paradise (44 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ganting

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ganting. The closest is Ganyu Shuiku (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Ganting

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 128 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ganting
  2. 19 km Caotang Temple · Buddhist site, Xi'an
  3. 23 km Xiangji Temple · Buddhist site, Xi'an
  4. 35 km Anguo Temple in Xianyang · Buddhist site, Xianyang
  5. 17 km Tomb of Huo Qubing · tomb, Xianyang
  6. 1 km Mausoleum of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty · tomb, Xianyang
  7. 33 km Back to Ganting

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    Within 15 km of Ganting

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ganting by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4267陈平墓 (9 km)
    Museums2843西安国家版本馆 (文济阁) (16 km)
    Buddhist sites2224弥陀寺 (11 km)
    Other attractions2224鄠邑区文庙 (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints413乌桑沟 (17 km)
    Parks1010人民路广场 (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs29Ganyu Shuiku (18 km)
    Temples88城角庙 (14 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens44花园 (6 km)
    Waterfalls23Xiangyu Forest Park (28 km)
    Caves13Cool Cave Site Park (45 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22大学习巷清真寺 (43 km)
    Churches11教堂 (15 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11心岛 (22 km)

    Ganting: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ganting?

    Caotang Temple (Buddhist site, about 19 km), 鄠邑区文庙 (attraction, about 2 km), Xiangji Temple (Buddhist site, about 32 km), Mausoleum of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty (tomb, about 33 km), Tomb of Huo Qubing (tomb, about 33 km), Chongyang Gong (attraction, about 14 km).

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

    149 places on Spotwander: 42 forts & heritage, 28 museums, 22 buddhist sites, 22 other attractions, 4 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ganting?

    陈平墓, about 9 km by road; Fengjing (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Ganting?

    西安国家版本馆 (文济阁), about 16 km by road; Fengxi Chemakeng Mausoleum (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Ganting?

    弥陀寺, about 11 km by road; 净居寺 (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ganting?

    Start in Ganting, visit Caotang Temple, then Xiangji Temple, then Anguo Temple in Xianyang, then Tomb of Huo Qubing, then Mausoleum of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, and drive back — about 128 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ganting?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Ganting

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