Jinzhong City district, Shanxi, China

Places to visit near Leping

Leping is a town in Jinzhong City district, Shanxi, China. Within 50 km by road there are 104 places to visit — 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 forts & heritage, 8 temples and 11 buddhist sites. The must-see places are Chongjiao Temple (4 km), Niangzi Pass (54 km) and Mount Cangyan (60 km).

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Leping at a glance

Location
Jinzhong City district, Shanxi, China
Coordinates
37.6147° N, 113.6650° E
Places within 50 km
104 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for temples

Top places to visit near Leping

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Leping: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Leping

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Leping. The closest is 麻黄沟 (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Leping

16 forts & heritage within 100 km of Leping. The closest is 王无咎父子墓 (2 km); the best-known is The Tomb of Chen Yonggui (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Temples near Leping

15 temples within 100 km of Leping. The closest is 西配殿 (4 km); the best-known is Shima Temple Grottoes (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Leping

14 buddhist sites within 100 km of Leping. The closest is Chongjiao Temple (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Leping

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Leping. The closest is 关山水库 (10 km); the best-known is Guozhuang Reservoir (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Leping

9 museums within 100 km of Leping. The closest is Xiyang Museum of Culture in the Song Dynasty and the Jin Dynasty (4 km); the best-known is 昔阳县博物馆 (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Leping

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Leping
  2. 4 km Chongjiao Temple · Buddhist site, Jinzhong City
  3. 1 km 昔阳县博物馆 · museum, Jinzhong City
  4. 7 km The Tomb of Chen Yonggui · tomb, Jinzhong City
  5. 1 km Chen Yonggui's Former Residence · museum, Jinzhong City
  6. 4 km 落雁头观音堂 · Buddhist site, Jinzhong City
  7. 5 km Back to Leping

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How to reach Leping

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    Within 15 km of Leping

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Leping by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Other attractions3637安平关帝庙 (3 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1621麻黄沟 (4 km)
    Forts & heritage1216王无咎父子墓 (2 km)
    Temples815西配殿 (4 km)
    Buddhist sites1114Chongjiao Temple (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs310关山水库 (10 km)
    Museums99Xiyang Museum of Culture in the Song Dynasty and the Jin Dynasty (4 km)
    Parks66杏坛公园 (3 km)
    Waterfalls13幽谷叠瀑 (16 km)
    Caves13Kaihe Temple Grottoes (33 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11康复花园 (4 km)

    Leping: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Leping?

    Chongjiao Temple (Buddhist site, about 4 km), 西大街村宋氏宗祠 (attraction, about 4 km), Zhao Family Ancestral Hall, North of Xidajie Village (attraction, about 4 km), The Stage for Workers, Peasants and Soldiers in Xinshichang (attraction, about 4 km), 昔阳县博物馆 (museum, about 4 km), Mao Family Compound (attraction, about 4 km).

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

    104 places on Spotwander: 36 other attractions, 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 forts & heritage, 8 temples, 11 buddhist sites.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Leping?

    麻黄沟, about 4 km by road; 凤凰山 (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Leping?

    王无咎父子墓, about 2 km by road; 西大街村戏台 (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest temple to Leping?

    西配殿, about 4 km by road; The Heavenly King Hall (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Leping?

    Start in Leping, visit Chongjiao Temple, then 昔阳县博物馆, then The Tomb of Chen Yonggui, then Chen Yonggui's Former Residence, then 落雁头观音堂, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Leping?

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

    Towns near Leping

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