Shantou district, Guangdong, China

Places to visit near Anbu

Anbu is a city in Shantou district, Guangdong, China, home to about 162,964 people. Within 50 km by road there are 125 places to visit — 28 parks, 24 forts & heritage, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 6 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Queshi Scenic Area (16 km), Mayu Island (18 km) and 鹿屿 (19 km).

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Anbu at a glance

Location
Shantou district, Guangdong, China
Population
about 162,964
Coordinates
23.4489° N, 116.6809° E
Places within 50 km
125 (7 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

Top places to visit near Anbu

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Anbu: 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 Anbu

29 parks within 100 km of Anbu. The closest is 龙川公园 (2 km); the best-known is Queshi Scenic Area (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Anbu

27 forts & heritage within 100 km of Anbu. The closest is 小武当 (6 km); the best-known is 真理钟 (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Anbu

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Anbu. The closest is Meilin Hu (6 km); the best-known is Hexi Reservoir (26 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Anbu

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Anbu. The closest is Port of Shantou (18 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Anbu

12 museums within 100 km of Anbu. The closest is 汕头工业博物馆 (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Anbu

11 buddhist sites within 100 km of Anbu. The closest is 龙川寺 (3 km); the best-known is Kaiyuan Temple (31 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Anbu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 50 km on the road.

  1. Start in Anbu
  2. 8 km 真理钟 · heritage site, Shantou
  3. 12 km Queshi Scenic Area · park, Shantou
  4. 10 km 鹿屿 · river spot, Shantou
  5. 2 km Mayu Island · island, Shantou
  6. 11 km 汕头工业博物馆 · museum, Shantou
  7. 7 km Back to Anbu

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    Within 15 km of Anbu

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Anbu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks2829龙川公园 (2 km)
    Forts & heritage2427小武当 (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs620Meilin Hu (6 km)
    Other attractions1618海南古庙 (2 km)
    Beaches & coast617Port of Shantou (18 km)
    Museums1012汕头工业博物馆 (7 km)
    Buddhist sites911龙川寺 (3 km)
    Churches88基督教庵埠堂 (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves47乌桥岛 (12 km)
    Temples77石佛寺 (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints47Piao Ran Pavilion (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens33刘陇后花园 (3 km)
    Waterfalls03Waterfalls (54 km)

    Anbu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Anbu?

    Queshi Scenic Area (park, about 16 km), Mayu Island (island, about 18 km), 鹿屿 (river spot, about 19 km), Ancestral Hall of Tan Hiok Nee (attraction, about 6 km), 汕头工业博物馆 (museum, about 7 km), 真理钟 (heritage site, about 8 km).

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

    125 places on Spotwander: 28 parks, 24 forts & heritage, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 other attractions, 6 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest park to Anbu?

    龙川公园, about 2 km by road; 七日红公园 (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Anbu?

    小武当, about 6 km by road; 真理钟 (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Anbu?

    Meilin Hu, about 6 km by road; Hexi Reservoir (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Anbu?

    Start in Anbu, visit 真理钟, then Queshi Scenic Area, then 鹿屿, then Mayu Island, then 汕头工业博物馆, and drive back — about 50 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Anbu?

    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.

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