Shuozhou City district, Shanxi, China

Places to visit near Jingping

Jingping is a town in Shuozhou City district, Shanxi, China. Within 50 km by road there are 38 places to visit — 18 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 0 buddhist sites and 2 parks. The must-see places are Chongfu Temple (32 km), Yanmenguan (77 km) and Sakyamuni Pagoda (96 km).

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Jingping at a glance

Location
Shuozhou City district, Shanxi, China
Coordinates
39.5200° N, 112.2839° E
Places within 50 km
38 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Jingping

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

65 forts & heritage within 100 km of Jingping. The closest is 塞北革命纪念馆 (30 km); the best-known is Pinglu Castle (35 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Jingping

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Jingping. The closest is Heituo Shan (15 km); the best-known is Yaotou Shan (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Buddhist sites near Jingping

21 buddhist sites within 100 km of Jingping. The closest is 毛台山寺 (59 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Jingping

10 parks within 100 km of Jingping. The closest is 沣汇公园 (27 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Jingping

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Jingping. The closest is Taipingyao Shuiku (37 km); the best-known is Changmenpu (53 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Jingping

5 museums within 100 km of Jingping. The closest is 朔州市科技馆 (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Jingping

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 222 km on the road.

  1. Start in Jingping
  2. 17 km Yaotou Shan · viewpoint, Shuozhou City
  3. 25 km Pinglu Castle · heritage site, Shuozhou City
  4. 49 km Hongtao Shan · viewpoint, Shuozhou City
  5. 43 km Chongfu Temple · temple, Shuozhou City
  6. 43 km Great Wall of China · heritage site, Xinzhou City
  7. 45 km Back to Jingping

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Jingping by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1865塞北革命纪念馆 (30 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints621Heituo Shan (15 km)
    Buddhist sites021毛台山寺 (59 km)
    Other attractions420中国门神尉迟恭故里 (28 km)
    Parks210沣汇公园 (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs18Taipingyao Shuiku (37 km)
    Museums45朔州市科技馆 (25 km)
    Temples14Chongfu Temple (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13金沙植物园 (30 km)
    Churches12Xinzhuang Catholic Church (39 km)
    Caves01Wannian Ice Cave (81 km)

    Jingping: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Jingping?

    Chongfu Temple (temple, about 32 km), Yaotou Shan (viewpoint, about 17 km), Hongtao Shan (viewpoint, about 34 km), Pinglu Castle (heritage site, about 35 km), Heituo Shan (viewpoint, about 15 km), Great Wall of China (heritage site, about 45 km).

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

    38 places on Spotwander: 18 forts & heritage, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 other attractions, 2 parks, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest fort to Jingping?

    塞北革命纪念馆, about 30 km by road; 承恩门 (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Jingping?

    Heituo Shan, about 15 km by road; Yaotou Shan (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Jingping?

    毛台山寺, about 59 km by road; 化悲岩寺 (75 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Jingping?

    Start in Jingping, visit Yaotou Shan, then Pinglu Castle, then Hongtao Shan, then Chongfu Temple, then Great Wall of China, and drive back — about 222 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Jingping?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks.

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