Zhengzhou district, Henan, China

Places to visit near Songyang

Songyang is a town in Zhengzhou district, Henan, China, home to about 62,375 people. Within 50 km by road there are 70 places to visit — 23 forts & heritage, 5 museums, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 10 buddhist sites. The must-see places are Huishan Temple (6 km), Fawang Temple (7 km) and 连天峰 (11 km).

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Songyang at a glance

Location
Zhengzhou district, Henan, China
Population
about 62,375
Coordinates
34.4553° N, 113.0281° E
Places within 50 km
70 (7 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Songyang

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

69 forts & heritage within 100 km of Songyang. The closest is Dazhou Fengsitan Yizhi (2 km); the best-known is Dengfeng Observatory (15 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Songyang

41 museums within 100 km of Songyang. The closest is 少林古兵器博物馆 (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Songyang

14 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Songyang. The closest is 卢崖寺水库 (6 km); the best-known is Shaolin Reservoir (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Buddhist sites near Songyang

12 buddhist sites within 100 km of Songyang. The closest is 报恩寺 (4 km); the best-known is Fawang Temple (7 km). Best time: october to march.

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Temples near Songyang

8 temples within 100 km of Songyang. The closest is Zhongyue Temple (5 km); the best-known is Huishan Temple (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Songyang

8 caves within 100 km of Songyang. The closest is Dharma Cave (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Songyang

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 62 km on the road.

  1. Start in Songyang
  2. 11 km 连天峰 · viewpoint, Zhengzhou
  3. 5 km 少林寺建筑群 · Buddhist site, Zhengzhou
  4. 8 km Huishan Temple · temple, Zhengzhou
  5. 3 km Fawang Temple · Buddhist site, Zhengzhou
  6. 20 km Dengfeng Observatory · heritage site, Zhengzhou
  7. 15 km Back to Songyang

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Songyang by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2369Dazhou Fengsitan Yizhi (2 km)
    Museums541少林古兵器博物馆 (3 km)
    Other attractions914登封城隍庙 (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs714卢崖寺水库 (6 km)
    Buddhist sites1012报恩寺 (4 km)
    Temples58Zhongyue Temple (5 km)
    Caves48Dharma Cave (15 km)
    Parks17登封市文化公园 (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints35Dengfeng Mountains (4 km)
    Mosques & dargahs15登封市西关清真寺 (2 km)
    Waterfalls22卢崖瀑布景区 (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Zhengzhou Zoo (88 km)

    Songyang: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Songyang?

    Huishan Temple (temple, about 6 km), Fawang Temple (Buddhist site, about 7 km), 连天峰 (viewpoint, about 11 km), 少林寺建筑群 (Buddhist site, about 13 km), Dengfeng Observatory (heritage site, about 15 km), 登封城隍庙 (attraction, about 1 km).

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

    70 places on Spotwander: 23 forts & heritage, 5 museums, 9 other attractions, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 buddhist sites.

    Which is the nearest fort to Songyang?

    Dazhou Fengsitan Yizhi, about 2 km by road; Qimu Que Gates (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Songyang?

    少林古兵器博物馆, about 3 km by road; Songshan Geological Museum (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Songyang?

    卢崖寺水库, about 6 km by road; Shaolin Reservoir (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Songyang?

    Start in Songyang, visit 连天峰, then 少林寺建筑群, then Huishan Temple, then Fawang Temple, then Dengfeng Observatory, and drive back — about 62 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Songyang?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Songyang

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