Ningxia, China

Places to visit near Shahe

Shahe is a town in Ningxia, China. Within 50 km by road there are 41 places to visit — 10 forts & heritage, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 parks and 4 temples. The must-see places are Reclined Buddah Temple (42 km) and Horse Hoof Temple (95 km).

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Shahe at a glance

Location
Ningxia, China
Coordinates
39.1416° N, 100.1784° E
Places within 50 km
41 (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 and temples

Top places to visit near Shahe

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

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Shahe. The closest is Huangjiawantan Site (11 km); the best-known is North Heishui Fort (24 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Shahe

11 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Shahe. The closest is Extraterrestrial Valley (41 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Shahe

9 parks within 100 km of Shahe. The closest is 7排1號 (20 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Temples near Shahe

6 temples within 100 km of Shahe. The closest is Old Temple (28 km); the best-known is Reclined Buddah Temple (42 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Shahe

4 buddhist sites within 100 km of Shahe. The closest is Xianggu Temple (24 km); the best-known is Xilai Temple (42 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Shahe

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Shahe. The closest is Runquan Lake Park (41 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Shahe

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 114 km on the road.

  1. Start in Shahe
  2. 24 km North Heishui Fort · fort, Zhangye Prefecture
  3. 3 km South Heishui Fort · fort, Zhangye Prefecture
  4. 17 km Reclined Buddah Temple · temple, Zhangye Prefecture
  5. 1 km Xilai Temple · Buddhist site, Zhangye Prefecture
  6. 42 km 地质公园博物馆 · museum, Zhangye Prefecture
  7. 27 km Back to Shahe

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How to reach Shahe

    All places near Shahe by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Shahe by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1027Huangjiawantan Site (11 km)
    Other attractions1119烽火台 (24 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints211Extraterrestrial Valley (41 km)
    Parks697排1號 (20 km)
    Temples46Old Temple (28 km)
    Buddhist sites34Xianggu Temple (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs14Runquan Lake Park (41 km)
    Museums33地质公园博物馆 (27 km)
    Caves02Thousand Buddhas Caves (93 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Zhangye National Wetland Park (37 km)

    Shahe: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Shahe?

    Reclined Buddah Temple (temple, about 42 km), North Heishui Fort (fort, about 24 km), South Heishui Fort (fort, about 25 km), 地质公园博物馆 (museum, about 27 km), Zhangye Colorful Danxia Scenic Spot (attraction, about 27 km), Huangjiawantan Site (heritage site, about 11 km).

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

    41 places on Spotwander: 10 forts & heritage, 11 other attractions, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 parks, 4 temples.

    Which is the nearest fort to Shahe?

    Huangjiawantan Site, about 11 km by road; North Heishui Fort (24 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Shahe?

    Extraterrestrial Valley, about 41 km by road; Rainbow Mountains, Gansu Province, China (41 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Shahe?

    7排1號, about 20 km by road; 玉水苑 (36 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Shahe?

    Start in Shahe, visit North Heishui Fort, then South Heishui Fort, then Reclined Buddah Temple, then Xilai Temple, then 地质公园博物馆, and drive back — about 114 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Shahe?

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

    Towns near Shahe

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Shahe’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.