Worth a DetourLongmen Grottoes
Henan
About 108 miles away
Over 100,000 Buddhas carved along a river, with the Shaolin Temple nearby.
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Kaifeng
An ancient capital of the Song dynasty on the Yellow River, with an iron pagoda, imperial gardens and a lively night market.
- Best Time to Go
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
Our full guide to Kaifeng is being written. It's on the Central China list as If You're Nearby.
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Worth a DetourMust-See
Mount Hua
Shaanxi
About 243 miles away
A sacred granite peak near Xi'an, known for its cliff-side walkways and cable cars.
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Must-SeeTerracotta Army
Shaanxi
About 290 miles away
Thousands of life-sized clay soldiers guarding the first emperor's tomb.
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