Kardze district, Sichuan, China

Places to visit near Xia’er

Xia’er is a town in Kardze district, Sichuan, China. Within 50 km by road there are 16 places to visit — 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 buddhist sites, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 1 treks. The must-see places are Kajiwa Reservoir (81 km), Kajiwa Dam (87 km) and Mount Gongga (93 km).

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Xia’er at a glance

Location
Kardze district, Sichuan, China
Coordinates
29.0059° N, 101.5144° E
Places within 50 km
16
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for buddhist sites

Top places to visit near Xia’er

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Xia’er: 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 Xia’er

89 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Xia’er. The closest is 伍须山 (28 km); the best-known is Xian'erre (48 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Buddhist sites near Xia’er

11 buddhist sites within 100 km of Xia’er. The closest is Huaqiu Monastery (7 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Xia’er

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Xia’er. The closest is Jiulong Xigu (29 km); the best-known is Yangfanggou Reservoir (50 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Treks near Xia’er

2 treks within 100 km of Xia’er. The closest is 甘孜三岩龙看海线 (31 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Xia’er

2 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Xia’er. The closest is 巴王海 (76 km); the best-known is Hailuogou Scenic Area (97 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Xia’er

4 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 228 km on the road.

  1. Start in Xia’er
  2. 7 km Huaqiu Monastery · monastery, Kardze
  3. 45 km Yangfanggou Reservoir · reservoir, Kardze
  4. 87 km Xian'erre · viewpoint, Kardze
  5. 64 km Gyezil Gön · Buddhist site, Kardze
  6. 25 km Back to Xia’er

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From travellers near Xia’er

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How to reach Xia’er

    All places near Xia’er by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Xia’er by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1089伍须山 (28 km)
    Buddhist sites211Huaqiu Monastery (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs210Jiulong Xigu (29 km)
    Other attractions18水源 (35 km)
    Treks12甘孜三岩龙看海线 (31 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02巴王海 (76 km)
    Waterfalls01贡嘎之龙(大冰瀑布观景台) (94 km)
    Forts & heritage01烽火台 (99 km)

    Xia’er: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Xia’er?

    Huaqiu Monastery (monastery, about 7 km), Gyezil Gön (Buddhist site, about 25 km), Xian'erre (viewpoint, about 48 km), Yangfanggou Reservoir (reservoir, about 50 km), 伍须山 (viewpoint, about 28 km), Jiulong Xigu (lake, about 29 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Xia’er?

    16 places on Spotwander: 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 buddhist sites, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 attraction, 1 trek.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Xia’er?

    伍须山, about 28 km by road; 白台 (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Xia’er?

    Huaqiu Monastery, about 7 km by road; Gyezil Gön (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Xia’er?

    Jiulong Xigu, about 29 km by road; Yangfanggou Reservoir (50 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Xia’er?

    Start in Xia’er, visit Huaqiu Monastery, then Yangfanggou Reservoir, then Xian'erre, then Gyezil Gön, and drive back — about 228 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Xia’er?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for buddhist sites.

    Towns near Xia’er

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