Benxi City district, Liaoning, China

Places to visit near Xiaoshi

Xiaoshi is a town in Benxi City district, Liaoning, China, home to about 68,994 people. Within 50 km by road there are 38 places to visit — 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 forts & heritage, 4 parks and 2 museums. The must-see places are Guanmenshan (Benxi) (23 km), Fushun War Criminals Management Centre (84 km) and Liaoning Provincial Museum (87 km).

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Xiaoshi at a glance

Location
Benxi City district, Liaoning, China
Population
about 68,994
Coordinates
41.2971° N, 124.1209° E
Places within 50 km
38 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and museums

Top places to visit near Xiaoshi

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Xiaoshi

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Xiaoshi. The closest is 本溪水洞 (5 km); the best-known is Guanmenshan (Benxi) (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Xiaoshi

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Xiaoshi. The closest is Miaohoushan Site (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Xiaoshi

30 parks within 100 km of Xiaoshi. The closest is 高峪山公园 (34 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Xiaoshi

18 museums within 100 km of Xiaoshi. The closest is 本溪博物馆 (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Xiaoshi

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Xiaoshi. The closest is Guanyinge Shuiku Reservoir (4 km); the best-known is Guanyinge Reservoir (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Xiaoshi

14 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Xiaoshi. The closest is 关门山国家森林公园 (26 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Xiaoshi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 103 km on the road.

  1. Start in Xiaoshi
  2. 17 km Guanyinge Reservoir · reservoir, Benxi City
  3. 32 km 韭菜顶子 · viewpoint, Benxi City
  4. 12 km 和尚帽子 · viewpoint, Benxi City
  5. 14 km Guanmenshan Reservoir · reservoir, Benxi City
  6. 5 km Guanmenshan (Benxi) · viewpoint, Benxi City
  7. 23 km Back to Xiaoshi

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How to reach Xiaoshi

    All places near Xiaoshi by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Xiaoshi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1335本溪水洞 (5 km)
    Forts & heritage233Miaohoushan Site (9 km)
    Parks430高峪山公园 (34 km)
    Museums218本溪博物馆 (32 km)
    Other attractions318关门山水库风景区 (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs415Guanyinge Shuiku Reservoir (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens614关门山国家森林公园 (26 km)
    Buddhist sites38观音阁 (2 km)
    Caves02Shenyang Water Cave (58 km)
    Churches02基督教堂 (85 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11本溪清真寺 (37 km)

    Xiaoshi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Xiaoshi?

    Guanmenshan (Benxi) (viewpoint, about 23 km), Guanyinge Reservoir (reservoir, about 17 km), Guanmenshan Reservoir (reservoir, about 27 km), 观音阁 (Buddhist site, about 2 km), Guanyinge Shuiku Reservoir (reservoir, about 4 km), 本溪水洞 (viewpoint, about 5 km).

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

    38 places on Spotwander: 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 forts & heritage, 4 parks, 2 museums, 3 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Xiaoshi?

    本溪水洞, about 5 km by road; Jiudingtiesha Shan (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Xiaoshi?

    Miaohoushan Site, about 9 km by road; 人民英雄纪念碑 (37 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Xiaoshi?

    高峪山公园, about 34 km by road; 平顶山森林公园 (36 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Xiaoshi?

    Start in Xiaoshi, visit Guanyinge Reservoir, then 韭菜顶子, then 和尚帽子, then Guanmenshan Reservoir, then Guanmenshan (Benxi), and drive back — about 103 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Xiaoshi?

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

    Towns near Xiaoshi

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