Xixia — Dinosaur egg sites, forested ridges and the quiet northern bays of Danjiang.

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Xixia西峡

Dinosaur egg sites, forested ridges and the quiet northern bays of Danjiang.

Suggested stay

1 day

Editorial guides

Arrive at

Nanyang East + 2 h drive

Best season

Apr–Oct

The short version

Xixia (西峡) rewards 1 day, reached via Nanyang East + 2 h drive. It suits travellers interested in mountains & water, museums. The best window is Apr–Oct. The headline sights are Danjiang Reservoir.

Why stop here

Three reasons to get off the train

01
Mountains & water
Taihang cliffs, forest trails and reservoirs
02
Museums
Provincial collections with English labels
03
Bring these together
Danjiang Reservoir

What to see in Xixia

1 editorial guides

Mountains & water

Video 1:52

Danjiang Reservoir

丹江口水库

Clear water, forested bays and no queues

4.44 h|¥60

History & people

What happened here

Full timeline

1945EventsModern

The last battle in the west

Fighting in the Funiu Mountain passes in the final year of the war, remembered in a small county museum.

Local food

What to eat in Xixia

Food guide

Food notes for this county are still being gathered. The provincial food index covers the wider region.

Notes from the field

“The water is the colour you see in the photos. Boats are small, and the hills come straight down into it.”
Sara Lindberg · Eco travel
Danjiang Reservoir

Getting here

Arrive, then move slowly

Gateway: Nanyang East + 2 h drive
Rail access: Drive from the nearest rail hub
Time needed: 1 days · 4 h of site time

Rail times below are planning estimates, not timetable data. Confirm departures before booking.

Nearby by rail

City	Distance	Est. rail
Xichuan 淅川	18 km	0h 38m
Dengzhou 邓州	89 km	1h 1m
Nanyang 南阳	104 km	1h 5m
Lingbao 灵宝	146 km	1h 19m

Travelling to Xixia?

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