Sulu district, Philippines

Places to visit near Anuling

Anuling is a town in Sulu district, Philippines, home to about 10,039 people. Within 50 km by road there are 170 places to visit — 88 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 rivers, islands & mangroves, 15 mosques & dargahs and 7 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Tulay Mosque (2 km), Bud Dajo (7 km) and Seit Lake Hill (28 km).

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Anuling at a glance

Location
Sulu district, Philippines
Population
about 10,039
Coordinates
6.0356° N, 121.0067° E
Places within 50 km
170 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Anuling

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Anuling: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Anuling

120 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Anuling. The closest is Bu-Datu Hill (2 km); the best-known is Bud Dajo (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Anuling

80 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Anuling. The closest is Marungas Island (12 km); the best-known is Jolo Island (21 km). Best time: september to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Anuling

17 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Anuling. The closest is Kasanyangan Mosque (1 km); the best-known is Tulay Mosque (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Anuling

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Anuling. The closest is Jolo Lighthouse (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Anuling

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Anuling. The closest is Timpuok Lake (24 km); the best-known is Seit Lake Hill (28 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Anuling

6 churches within 100 km of Anuling. The closest is Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Anuling

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 22 km on the road.

  1. Start in Anuling
  2. 2 km Tulay Mosque · mosque, Sulu
  3. 1 km Jolo Lighthouse · beach, Sulu
  4. 2 km Prinsesa Tarhata Kiram · heritage site, Sulu
  5. 2 km Labanan Sa Bud Dajo · heritage site, Sulu
  6. 8 km Bud Dajo · viewpoint, Sulu
  7. 7 km Back to Anuling

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Anuling by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints88120Bu-Datu Hill (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves3580Marungas Island (12 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1517Kasanyangan Mosque (1 km)
    Beaches & coast710Jolo Lighthouse (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs69Timpuok Lake (24 km)
    Churches56Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish (2 km)
    Forts & heritage44RP-US Balikatan Monument (2 km)
    Parks44Sulu Capitol Park (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22Mount Dajo National Park (8 km)
    Other attractions22Lion Statue (2 km)
    Waterfalls11Tambuang Falls (10 km)
    Museums11National Museum of the Philippines (3 km)

    Anuling: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Anuling?

    Tulay Mosque (mosque, about 2 km), Bud Dajo (viewpoint, about 7 km), Labanan Sa Bud Dajo (heritage site, about 3 km), Jolo Lighthouse (beach, about 3 km), Prinsesa Tarhata Kiram (heritage site, about 4 km), Mount Patikul (viewpoint, about 7 km).

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

    170 places on Spotwander: 88 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 rivers, islands & mangroves, 15 mosques & dargahs, 7 beaches & coast, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Anuling?

    Bu-Datu Hill, about 2 km by road; Mount Kangagan (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Anuling?

    Marungas Island, about 12 km by road; Pangasinan Island (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest dargah to Anuling?

    Kasanyangan Mosque, about 1 km by road; PC Mosque (1 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Anuling?

    Start in Anuling, visit Tulay Mosque, then Jolo Lighthouse, then Prinsesa Tarhata Kiram, then Labanan Sa Bud Dajo, then Bud Dajo, and drive back — about 22 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Anuling?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for mosques & dargahs.

    Towns near Anuling

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