Shaoyang district, Hunan, China

Places to visit near Simenqian

Simenqian is a town in Shaoyang district, Hunan, China, home to about 5,640 people. Within 50 km by road there are 16 places to visit — 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 0 parks and 0 forts & heritage. The must-see place is 高庙遗址 (91 km).

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Simenqian at a glance

Location
Shaoyang district, Hunan, China
Population
about 5,640
Coordinates
27.4872° N, 110.8861° E
Places within 50 km
16
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 Simenqian

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Simenqian

28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Simenqian. The closest is 雪峰山 (16 km); the best-known is Niuhuang Shan (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Simenqian

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

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Parks near Simenqian

10 parks within 100 km of Simenqian. The closest is 北塔公园 (64 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Simenqian

6 forts & heritage within 100 km of Simenqian. The closest is Shimenshan (62 km); the best-known is 向警予故居 (69 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Simenqian

6 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Simenqian. The closest is 思蒙碧水丹霞 (66 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Buddhist sites near Simenqian

3 buddhist sites within 100 km of Simenqian. The closest is 南山寺 (42 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Simenqian

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 133 km on the road.

  1. Start in Simenqian
  2. 17 km Muguashan Reservoir · reservoir, Shaoyang
  3. 13 km Liuduzhai Shuiku · lake, Shaoyang
  4. 8 km Niuhuang Shan · viewpoint, Shaoyang
  5. 15 km Qishi Reservoir · reservoir, Shaoyang
  6. 49 km Banshan Reservoir · reservoir, Loudi
  7. 31 km Back to Simenqian

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    All places near Simenqian by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Simenqian by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints928雪峰山 (16 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs523Liuduzhai Shuiku (14 km)
    Parks010北塔公园 (64 km)
    Forts & heritage06Shimenshan (62 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens06思蒙碧水丹霞 (66 km)
    Other attractions15Sidu Chastity Torri (48 km)
    Buddhist sites13南山寺 (42 km)
    Museums02邵阳市城市规划馆 (85 km)
    Caves01Boyue Cave (78 km)
    Temples01Quyuan Miao (91 km)

    Simenqian: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Simenqian?

    Liuduzhai Shuiku (lake, about 14 km), Muguashan Reservoir (reservoir, about 17 km), Niuhuang Shan (viewpoint, about 20 km), Banshan Reservoir (reservoir, about 31 km), Qishi Reservoir (reservoir, about 35 km), Longjiang Reservoir (reservoir, about 35 km).

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

    16 places on Spotwander: 9 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 attraction, 1 Buddhist site.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Simenqian?

    雪峰山, about 16 km by road; Gaoshuiping (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Simenqian?

    Liuduzhai Shuiku, about 14 km by road; Muguashan Reservoir (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Simenqian?

    北塔公园, about 64 km by road; Lion Mountain Park (65 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Simenqian?

    Start in Simenqian, visit Muguashan Reservoir, then Liuduzhai Shuiku, then Niuhuang Shan, then Qishi Reservoir, then Banshan Reservoir, and drive back — about 133 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Simenqian?

    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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