Huaihua district, Hunan, China

Places to visit near Luyang

Luyang is a town in Huaihua district, Hunan, China, home to about 3,150 people. Within 50 km by road there are 32 places to visit — 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 parks, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see place is 高庙遗址 (37 km).

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Luyang at a glance

Location
Huaihua district, Hunan, China
Population
about 3,150
Coordinates
27.6239° N, 110.0989° E
Places within 50 km
32 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Luyang

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

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Luyang. The closest is Yanzi Yan (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Luyang

16 parks within 100 km of Luyang. The closest is 五溪文化广场 (11 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Luyang

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Luyang. The closest is Huangshidong (39 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Luyang

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Luyang. The closest is 土地多神庙 (19 km); the best-known is 高庙遗址 (37 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Luyang

9 museums within 100 km of Luyang. The closest is 怀化博物馆 (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Luyang

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Luyang. The closest is 荆坪古村 (34 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Luyang

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 212 km on the road.

  1. Start in Luyang
  2. 46 km Mount Luozi · viewpoint, Huaihua
  3. 55 km 高庙遗址 · heritage site, Huaihua
  4. 56 km 湖南抗日战争纪念馆 · museum, Huaihua
  5. 1 km The Original Site of Chinese People's Anti-Japanese War Victory Surrender Acceptance · museum, Huaihua
  6. 1 km 受降纪念坊 · heritage site, Huaihua
  7. 53 km Back to Luyang

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How to reach Luyang

    All places near Luyang by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Luyang by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints627Yanzi Yan (8 km)
    Other attractions325玉皇宫 (17 km)
    Parks916五溪文化广场 (11 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs314Huangshidong (39 km)
    Forts & heritage311土地多神庙 (19 km)
    Museums49怀化博物馆 (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens17荆坪古村 (34 km)
    Temples15桂山寺 (32 km)
    Buddhist sites14菩提寺 (18 km)
    Churches12鹤城天主堂 (24 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Muzhou (54 km)

    Luyang: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Luyang?

    高庙遗址 (heritage site, about 37 km), Yanzi Yan (viewpoint, about 8 km), 五溪文化广场 (park, about 11 km), 怀化博物馆 (museum, about 17 km), 迎丰公园 (park, about 17 km), 玉皇宫 (attraction, about 17 km).

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

    32 places on Spotwander: 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 other attractions, 9 parks, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Luyang?

    Yanzi Yan, about 8 km by road; 大中坡 (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Luyang?

    五溪文化广场, about 11 km by road; 迎丰公园 (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Luyang?

    Huangshidong, about 39 km by road; Zhongfang County Pailou Hydro (45 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Luyang?

    Start in Luyang, visit Mount Luozi, then 高庙遗址, then 湖南抗日战争纪念馆, then The Original Site of Chinese People's Anti-Japanese War Victory Surrender Acceptance, then 受降纪念坊, and drive back — about 212 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Luyang?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks.

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