Xinxiang district, Henan, China

Places to visit near Xinxiang

Xinxiang is a city in Xinxiang district, Henan, China, home to about 743,601 people. Within 50 km by road there are 89 places to visit — 43 parks, 14 forts & heritage, 4 museums and 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Xishan Ruins (49 km), Henan Museum (58 km) and Ruyi Lake (59 km).

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Xinxiang at a glance

Location
Xinxiang district, Henan, China
Population
about 743,601
Coordinates
35.1903° N, 113.8015° E
Places within 50 km
89 (1 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 parks and museums

Top places to visit near Xinxiang

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Xinxiang: 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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Parks near Xinxiang

51 parks within 100 km of Xinxiang. The closest is Fengminghu Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Xinxiang

41 forts & heritage within 100 km of Xinxiang. The closest is 校训石 (23 km); the best-known is Xishan Ruins (49 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Xinxiang

26 museums within 100 km of Xinxiang. The closest is Plain Museum (20 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Xinxiang

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Xinxiang. The closest is Feng Hu (26 km); the best-known is Ruyi Lake (59 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Temples near Xinxiang

12 temples within 100 km of Xinxiang. The closest is Tongmengshan Wuwang Temple (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Xinxiang

11 buddhist sites within 100 km of Xinxiang. The closest is Fahai Temple (23 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Xinxiang

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 179 km on the road.

  1. Start in Xinxiang
  2. 20 km Plain Museum · museum, Xinxiang
  3. 77 km Henan Natural Historty Museum · museum, Zhengzhou
  4. 3 km Ruyi Lake · lake, Zhengzhou
  5. 7 km Henan Museum · museum, Zhengzhou
  6. 23 km Xishan Ruins · heritage site, Zhengzhou
  7. 49 km Back to Xinxiang

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Xinxiang by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks4351Fengminghu Park (2 km)
    Forts & heritage1441校训石 (23 km)
    Museums426Plain Museum (20 km)
    Other attractions516毛泽东像 (22 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs312Feng Hu (26 km)
    Temples812Tongmengshan Wuwang Temple (18 km)
    Buddhist sites411Fahai Temple (23 km)
    Waterfalls08Yuntaishan Scenic Area (60 km)
    Mosques & dargahs17清真寺 (18 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens56中心花园 (23 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints15古汉山 (48 km)
    Caves03红岩洞 (56 km)
    Churches12卫辉天主堂 (42 km)

    Xinxiang: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Xinxiang?

    Plain Museum (museum, about 20 km), Fengminghu Park (park, about 2 km), 京华园 (park, about 3 km), Xishan Ruins (heritage site, about 49 km), Xiahe Park (park, about 12 km), Henan Museum (museum, about 58 km).

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

    89 places on Spotwander: 43 parks, 14 forts & heritage, 4 museums, 5 other attractions, 3 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest park to Xinxiang?

    Fengminghu Park, about 2 km by road; 京华园 (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Xinxiang?

    校训石, about 23 km by road; Archeological Site of Mengzhuang (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Xinxiang?

    Plain Museum, about 20 km by road; Xinxiang Pingyuan Museum (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Xinxiang?

    Start in Xinxiang, visit Plain Museum, then Henan Natural Historty Museum, then Ruyi Lake, then Henan Museum, then Xishan Ruins, and drive back — about 179 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Xinxiang?

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

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