Linfen City district, Shanxi, China

Places to visit near Linfen

Linfen is a city in Linfen City district, Shanxi, China, home to about 232,566 people. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit — 21 temples, 10 forts & heritage, 12 parks and 9 buddhist sites. The must-see places are Cathedral of Hongtong (29 km) and Guangsheng Temple (44 km).

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Linfen, Shanxi
Linfen, Linfen City district, Shanxi, China. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Linfen at a glance

Location
Linfen City district, Shanxi, China
Population
about 232,566
Coordinates
36.0889° N, 111.5189° E
Places within 50 km
85 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks

Top places to visit near Linfen

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Temples near Linfen

47 temples within 100 km of Linfen. The closest is Temple Fairs and Folk Performances (1 km); the best-known is Guangsheng Temple (44 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Linfen

25 forts & heritage within 100 km of Linfen. The closest is 洪洞红军八路军纪念馆 (22 km); the best-known is 关帝楼 (27 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Linfen

23 parks within 100 km of Linfen. The closest is 平阳广场 (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Buddhist sites near Linfen

19 buddhist sites within 100 km of Linfen. The closest is 铁佛寺 (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Linfen

16 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Linfen. The closest is Guye Mountain (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Linfen

10 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Linfen. The closest is 临汾市动物园 (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Linfen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 102 km on the road.

  1. Start in Linfen
  2. 2 km 铁佛寺 · Buddhist site, Linfen City
  3. 1 km Tiefo Temple · Buddhist site, Henan
  4. 6 km Linfen West Railway Station · museum, Henan
  5. 32 km Cathedral of Hongtong · church, Henan
  6. 17 km Guangsheng Temple · temple, Linfen City
  7. 44 km Back to Linfen

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Linfen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Temples2147Temple Fairs and Folk Performances (1 km)
    Other attractions1628Linfen Ancient City Park (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1025洪洞红军八路军纪念馆 (22 km)
    Parks1223平阳广场 (1 km)
    Buddhist sites919铁佛寺 (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints416Guye Mountain (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens310临汾市动物园 (11 km)
    Museums59Linfen Museum (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs37Quting Reservoir (27 km)
    Churches12Cathedral of Hongtong (29 km)
    Caves11Yaodong Cave Dwellings (28 km)

    Linfen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Linfen?

    铁佛寺 (Buddhist site, about 2 km), Tiefo Temple (Buddhist site, about 2 km), Linfen West Railway Station (museum, about 7 km), Cathedral of Hongtong (church, about 29 km), Guangsheng Temple (temple, about 44 km), Taosi Site Museum (museum, about 26 km).

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

    85 places on Spotwander: 21 temples, 16 other attractions, 10 forts & heritage, 12 parks, 9 buddhist sites.

    Which is the nearest temple to Linfen?

    Temple Fairs and Folk Performances, about 1 km by road; Yao Temple (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Linfen?

    洪洞红军八路军纪念馆, about 22 km by road; 关帝楼 (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Linfen?

    平阳广场, about 1 km by road; 古城公园 (3 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Linfen?

    Start in Linfen, visit 铁佛寺, then Tiefo Temple, then Linfen West Railway Station, then Cathedral of Hongtong, then Guangsheng Temple, and drive back — about 102 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Linfen?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for temples and parks.

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