Zhongwei City district, Ningxia, China

Places to visit near Ning’an

Ning’an is a town in Zhongwei City district, Ningxia, China. Within 50 km by road there are 17 places to visit — 12 forts & heritage, 1 parks, 0 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 mosques & dargahs. The must-see place is Shapotou Desert Scenic Area (75 km).

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Ning’an at a glance

Location
Zhongwei City district, Ningxia, China
Coordinates
37.4975° N, 105.6765° E
Places within 50 km
17
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 and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Ning’an

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ning’an: 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 Ning’an

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ning’an. The closest is Great Wall of China (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Ning’an

10 parks within 100 km of Ning’an. The closest is 人民广场 (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ning’an

10 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ning’an. The closest is Niushou Shan (54 km); the best-known is Xiang Shan (67 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Mosques & dargahs near Ning’an

7 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Ning’an. The closest is 永新哲赫林耶清真寺 (37 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Ning’an

5 buddhist sites within 100 km of Ning’an. The closest is 琉璃寺庙 (1 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ning’an

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ning’an. The closest is Changshantou Reservoir (33 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Ning’an

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 69 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ning’an
  2. 15 km Great Wall of China · heritage site, Zhongwei City
  3. 4 km Great Wall of China · heritage site, Zhongwei City
  4. 20 km Great Wall of China · heritage site, Zhongwei City
  5. 4 km Great Wall of China · heritage site, Zhongwei City
  6. 4 km Great Wall of China · heritage site, Zhongwei City
  7. 22 km Back to Ning’an

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From travellers near Ning’an

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    All places near Ning’an by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ning’an by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1232Great Wall of China (15 km)
    Parks110人民广场 (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints010Niushou Shan (54 km)
    Other attractions010香山公園 (54 km)
    Mosques & dargahs17永新哲赫林耶清真寺 (37 km)
    Buddhist sites25琉璃寺庙 (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs15Changshantou Reservoir (33 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02大漠黄河(沙坡头)旅游度假区 (65 km)
    Churches01中卫感恩堂 (56 km)
    Museums01Molian沙漠美术馆 (79 km)

    Ning’an: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ning’an?

    Great Wall of China (heritage site, about 15 km), Great Wall of China (heritage site, about 18 km), Great Wall of China (heritage site, about 22 km), 琉璃寺庙 (Buddhist site, about 1 km), Great Wall of China (heritage site, about 26 km), 人民广场 (park, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ning’an?

    17 places on Spotwander: 12 forts & heritage, 1 park, 1 dargah, 2 buddhist sites, 1 lake.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ning’an?

    Great Wall of China, about 15 km by road; 直隶墩 (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Ning’an?

    人民广场, about 1 km by road; 中卫廉政公园 (52 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ning’an?

    Niushou Shan, about 54 km by road; Jimuling Shan (54 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ning’an?

    Start in Ning’an, visit Great Wall of China, then Great Wall of China, then Great Wall of China, then Great Wall of China, then Great Wall of China, and drive back — about 69 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ning’an?

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

    Towns near Ning’an

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