Hami district, Xinjiang, China

Places to visit near Hami

Hami is a city in Hami district, Xinjiang, China, home to about 137,072 people. Within 50 km by road there are 16 places to visit — 2 forts & heritage, 7 parks, 0 wildlife, forests & gardens and 0 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see place is Tomort (92 km).

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Hami, Xinjiang
Hami, Hami district, Xinjiang, China. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Hami at a glance

Location
Hami district, Xinjiang, China
Population
about 137,072
Coordinates
42.8339° N, 93.5060° E
Places within 50 km
16
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Hami

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Hami: 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 Hami

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hami. The closest is Hami Tianshan Beilu Cemetery (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Hami

9 parks within 100 km of Hami. The closest is Hatie Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Hami

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Hami. The closest is Xinghuagu (58 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Hami

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hami. The closest is Mountain Pass 2754m (68 km); the best-known is Tomort (92 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Hami

3 museums within 100 km of Hami. The closest is 哈密博物馆 (3 km); the best-known is Hāmì Kings Mausoleum (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hami

3 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hami. The closest is Nanhu Shuiku (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Hami

3 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 167 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hami
  2. 4 km Hāmì Kings Mausoleum · tomb, Hami
  3. 23 km Nanhu Shuiku · lake, Dunhuang City
  4. 82 km Xinghuagu · nature spot, Qinghai
  5. 58 km Back to Hami

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How to reach Hami

    All places near Hami by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hami by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage210Hami Tianshan Beilu Cemetery (1 km)
    Parks79Hatie Park (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens07Xinghuagu (58 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints06Mountain Pass 2754m (68 km)
    Other attractions15Touristical Food Street (4 km)
    Museums33哈密博物馆 (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Nanhu Shuiku (27 km)
    Buddhist sites11Pagoda (4 km)
    Churches11Living Epistle Christian Family Church (31 km)

    Hami: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hami?

    Hāmì Kings Mausoleum (tomb, about 4 km), Hatie Park (park, about 1 km), People's Park (park, about 1 km), Hami Tianshan Beilu Cemetery (heritage site, about 1 km), 全民健身文化公园 (park, about 1 km), Nanhu Shuiku (lake, about 27 km).

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

    16 places on Spotwander: 2 forts & heritage, 7 parks, 1 attraction, 3 museums, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hami?

    Hami Tianshan Beilu Cemetery, about 1 km by road; 天地正气塔 (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Hami?

    Hatie Park, about 1 km by road; People's Park (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Hami?

    Xinghuagu, about 58 km by road; Yuanshi Huyang Lin (58 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hami?

    Start in Hami, visit Hāmì Kings Mausoleum, then Nanhu Shuiku, then Xinghuagu, and drive back — about 167 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hami?

    October to February for forts & heritage; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Hami

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Hami’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Hami on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.