Jiaocheng District district, Jiaocheng District, China

Places to visit near Badu

Badu is a town in Jiaocheng District district, Jiaocheng District, China, home to about 4,370 people. Within 50 km by road there are 99 places to visit — 76 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 rivers, islands & mangroves and 0 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Zhiti Temple (21 km), 霞浦博物馆 (57 km) and Mount Tailao (88 km).

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Badu at a glance

Location
Jiaocheng District district, Jiaocheng District, China
Population
about 4,370
Coordinates
26.8103° N, 119.5642° E
Places within 50 km
99 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Badu

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Badu: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Badu

  • Dingtou Shuiku · lake · Jiaocheng District · ~10 km
  • 上甲山 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~11 km
  • 冈头顶 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~11 km
  • 南屏峰 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~12 km
  • 打石湖 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~13 km
  • 尾峰顶 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~14 km
  • 高山 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~15 km
  • 坪昂 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~15 km
  • 马岩顶 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~16 km
  • 仙人石 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~17 km
  • 石排冈 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~17 km
  • 金涵水库 · lake · Jiaocheng District · ~18 km

Things to see near Badu, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Badu

92 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Badu. The closest is 虎头山 (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Badu

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Badu. The closest is Dingtou Shuiku (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Badu

7 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Badu. The closest is Baipao Island (32 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Badu

5 beaches & coast within 100 km of Badu. The closest is 罗源湾 (59 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 罗源湾 · beach · Jiaocheng District · ~59 km
  • 洋里澳 · beach · Jiaocheng District · ~73 km
  • 大建澳 · beach · Jiaocheng District · ~76 km
  • 黄岐湾 · beach · Jiaocheng District · ~77 km
  • 高塘港 · beach · Jiaocheng District · ~77 km

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Forts & heritage near Badu

4 forts & heritage within 100 km of Badu. The closest is 霍童农民暴动纪念碑 (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Badu

3 museums within 100 km of Badu. The closest is Ningde Museum (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Badu

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Badu
  2. 1 km 虎头山 · viewpoint, Jiaocheng District
  3. 4 km 柏花桥 · viewpoint, Jiaocheng District
  4. 16 km Zhiti Temple · Buddhist site, Jiaocheng District
  5. 18 km 金峰顶 · viewpoint, Jiaocheng District
  6. 6 km 麒麟冈 · viewpoint, Jiaocheng District
  7. 3 km Back to Badu

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From travellers near Badu

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How to reach Badu

    All places near Badu by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Badu by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints7692虎头山 (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs715Dingtou Shuiku (10 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves57Baipao Island (32 km)
    Beaches & coast05罗源湾 (59 km)
    Other attractions14Fu'an Station (19 km)
    Forts & heritage34霍童农民暴动纪念碑 (20 km)
    Museums23Ningde Museum (19 km)
    Buddhist sites22Zhiti Temple (21 km)
    Waterfalls22Jiulong Waterfalls Scenic Area (43 km)
    Caves11盘龙洞 (22 km)
    Parks01福宁文化公园 (57 km)
    Temples01Confucian Temple (71 km)

    Badu: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Badu?

    Zhiti Temple (Buddhist site, about 21 km), 虎头山 (viewpoint, about 1 km), 麒麟冈 (viewpoint, about 3 km), 金峰顶 (viewpoint, about 4 km), 柏花桥 (viewpoint, about 5 km), 背石湾 (viewpoint, about 5 km).

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

    99 places on Spotwander: 76 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 rivers, islands & mangroves, 1 attraction, 3 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Badu?

    虎头山, about 1 km by road; 麒麟冈 (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Badu?

    Dingtou Shuiku, about 10 km by road; 金涵水库 (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Badu?

    Baipao Island, about 32 km by road; Houmao Islet (37 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Badu?

    Start in Badu, visit 虎头山, then 柏花桥, then Zhiti Temple, then 金峰顶, then 麒麟冈, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Badu?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Badu

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Badu’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.