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Things to see in Xiangyang (China): 13 places and when to go
Xiangyang is a major city in China with around 1,069,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 13 places in and around it, mainly Nature (5), Wildlife (4), History (2). The best known are Longzhong, Duobao Pagoda of the Guangde Temple and Cihe Cheng'en Temple. The best time to come is March to May and September to October; also possible: November to February and June to August. In June there are 14 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 55. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- China · 32.0219, 112.1281
- Population
- About 1,069,000
- Places
- 13 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (5) · Wildlife (4) · History (2) · Hot springs (2) · With kids (2) · Architecture (1)
- Best time
- March to May and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to February and June to August.
- Nearest airport
- XIY Xi'an, 413 km as the crow flies
What to see in Xiangyang
The places in and around Xiangyang, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- LongzhongScenic area in Xiangyang, Hubei, China10 km
- Duobao Pagoda of the Guangde TempleHistoric building8.8 km
- Cihe Cheng'en TempleTemples32 km
- Screen Wall of Xiangyang King's PalaceHistoric building2.4 km
- BathhouseHot spring bath9.6 km
- Fuchun Shanju Hot Spring HotelHot spring6.5 km
- OCT Adventure BayWith kids12 km
- Shuijingzhuang Scenic AreaProtected area40 km
- Xi's GardenNature5.1 km
- Xiangyang Lumen Temple National Forest ParkProtected area21 km
- Xiangyang Xianshan National Forest ParkProtected area7.6 km
- Xiangyang ZooWith kids · Wildlife2.4 km
- Yuliangzhou Happy WaterfrontBeaches5.2 km
When to go to Xiangyang
The best time to visit Xiangyang is March to May and September to October; also possible: November to February and June to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible10:07
- FebPossible10:52
- MarBest time11:46
- AprBest time12:48
- MayBest time13:38
- JunPossible14:05
- JulPossible13:54
- AugPossible13:11
- SepBest time12:11
- OctBest time11:11
- NovPossible10:20
- DecPossible9:55
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 55. In September, 13 of the 13 places are at their best.
When to go to China in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Xiangyang
The nearest main airport is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY, Xi'an), 413 km as the crow flies. How to get around China (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Yichang5 places168 km
- Wuhan14 places259 km
- Luoyang9 places298 km
- Zhengzhou7 places336 km
- Kaifeng11 places377 km
- Xi'an16 places392 km
And all of China, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Xiangyang?
The best known: Longzhong, Duobao Pagoda of the Guangde Temple, Cihe Cheng'en Temple, Screen Wall of Xiangyang King's Palace. In all, 13 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Xiangyang?
March to May and September to October; also possible: November to February and June to August. In June there are 14 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 55.
How do you get to Xiangyang?
The nearest main airport is Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY), 413 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Xiangyang as the destination and these 13 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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