Tongliang district, Chongqing, China

Places to visit near Bachuan

Bachuan is a town in Tongliang district, Chongqing, China. Within 50 km by road there are 75 places to visit — 13 forts & heritage, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 museums and 13 parks. The must-see places are Dazu Rock Carvings - Baoding Shan Site (34 km), Dazu Rock Carvings - Beishan Site (45 km) and Geleshan National Forest Park (60 km).

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Bachuan at a glance

Location
Tongliang district, Chongqing, China
Coordinates
29.8486° N, 106.0505° E
Places within 50 km
75 (2 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 museums and parks

Top places to visit near Bachuan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bachuan: 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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Forts & heritage near Bachuan

54 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bachuan. The closest is 邱少云烈士纪念碑 (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bachuan

30 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bachuan. The closest is Shuangzhai Shuiku (15 km); the best-known is Qingyun Reservoir (17 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Bachuan

30 museums within 100 km of Bachuan. The closest is 红岩文化室 (31 km); the best-known is 重庆火锅博物馆（晒网沱盐仓） (33 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Bachuan

16 parks within 100 km of Bachuan. The closest is 凤山公园 (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bachuan

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bachuan. The closest is 脑顶坡 (21 km); the best-known is 薄刀岭 (38 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Caves near Bachuan

7 caves within 100 km of Bachuan. The closest is 观音洞 (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Bachuan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 135 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bachuan
  2. 1 km 邱少云烈士纪念碑 · heritage site, Tongliang
  3. 33 km Dazu Rock Carvings - Baoding Shan Site · heritage site, Dazu
  4. 12 km Dazu Rock Carvings - Beishan Site · heritage site, Dazu
  5. 42 km Qingyun Reservoir · reservoir, Tongliang
  6. 20 km Lantianhe Reservoir · reservoir, Hechuan
  7. 27 km Back to Bachuan

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How to reach Bachuan

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    Within 15 km of Bachuan

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bachuan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage1354邱少云烈士纪念碑 (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1430Shuangzhai Shuiku (15 km)
    Museums1030红岩文化室 (31 km)
    Parks1316凤山公园 (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1013脑顶坡 (21 km)
    Caves27观音洞 (34 km)
    Other attractions25二仙观 (31 km)
    Temples35龙游寺 (27 km)
    Buddhist sites24明月寺 (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14安居黄家坝国家湿地公园 (21 km)
    Waterfalls23人造瀑布 (44 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves23中坝 (24 km)
    Beaches & coast12乌木滩 (42 km)
    Churches02St. Thérèse of Lisieux Church, Chongqing (74 km)

    Bachuan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bachuan?

    邱少云烈士纪念碑 (heritage site, about 1 km), Dazu Rock Carvings - Baoding Shan Site (heritage site, about 34 km), Qingyun Reservoir (reservoir, about 17 km), Dazu Rock Carvings - Beishan Site (heritage site, about 45 km), 凤山公园 (park, about 1 km), 明月寺 (Buddhist site, about 1 km).

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

    75 places on Spotwander: 13 forts & heritage, 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 museums, 13 parks, 10 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Bachuan?

    邱少云烈士纪念碑, about 1 km by road; 民国盐仓 (33 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Bachuan?

    Shuangzhai Shuiku, about 15 km by road; Qingyun Reservoir (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Bachuan?

    红岩文化室, about 31 km by road; 重庆火锅博物馆（晒网沱盐仓） (33 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bachuan?

    Start in Bachuan, visit 邱少云烈士纪念碑, then Dazu Rock Carvings - Baoding Shan Site, then Dazu Rock Carvings - Beishan Site, then Qingyun Reservoir, then Lantianhe Reservoir, and drive back — about 135 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bachuan?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums and parks.

    Towns near Bachuan

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