Nanjing City district, Jiangsu, China
Places to visit near Binhu
Binhu is a town in Nanjing City district, Jiangsu, China. Within 50 km by road there are 194 places to visit — 77 forts & heritage, 37 museums, 24 hill stations & viewpoints and 12 parks. The must-see places are Caoqiao Mosque (2 km), Jingjue Mosque (2 km) and The Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders (3 km).
Binhu at a glance
- Location
- Nanjing City district, Jiangsu, China
- Coordinates
- 32.0301° N, 118.7577° E
- Places within 50 km
- 194 (33 must-see)
- Best time to visit
- October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for museums and parks
Top places to visit near Binhu
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Binhu: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Caoqiao MosqueMosques · Nanjing CityMust-see
- Jingjue MosqueMosques · Nanjing CityMust-see
- The Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese InvadersMuseums · Nanjing CityMust-see
- Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History MuseumMuseums · Nanjing CityMust-see
- Zhan GardenParks · Nanjing CityMust-see
- Zhonghua GateParks · Nanjing CityMust-see
- 清凉山公园Parks · Nanjing CityMust-see
- Nanjing Museum of the City WallMuseums · Nanjing CityMust-see
- 南京夫子庙Temples · Nanjing CityMust-see
- Great Bao'en TempleForts · Nanjing CityMust-see
- Former National Art GalleryMuseums · Nanjing CityMust-see
- Jizhaoying MosqueMosques · Nanjing CityMust-see
More places near Binhu
- Yuhuatai Scenic Area · park · Nanjing City · ~5 km · Must-see
- Presidential Palace · museum · Nanjing City · ~5 km · Must-see
- Gulin Park · park · Nanjing City · ~6 km · Must-see
- Jiming Temple · Buddhist site · Nanjing City · ~6 km · Must-see
- Nanjing Ming Palace Ruins Park · fort · Nanjing City · ~7 km · Must-see
- 月牙湖 · lake · Nanjing City · ~7 km · Must-see
- Tomb of King Boni · fort · Nanjing City · ~7 km · Must-see
- NanJing Museum · museum · Nanjing City · ~7 km · Must-see
- Xuanwu Lake · lake · Nanjing City · ~8 km · Must-see
- Meizi Island · river spot · Nanjing City · ~8 km · Must-see
- Jinghai Temple · Buddhist site · Nanjing City · ~9 km · Must-see
- Yuejiang Tower · attraction · Nanjing City · ~9 km · Must-see
Things to see near Binhu, by type
Forts & heritage near Binhu
83 forts & heritage within 100 km of Binhu. The closest is 粤军殉难将士墓 (1 km); the best-known is Great Bao'en Temple (4 km). Best time: october to february.
- Great Bao'en Temple · fort · Nanjing City · ~4 km · Must-see
- Nanjing Ming Palace Ruins Park · fort · Nanjing City · ~7 km · Must-see
- Tomb of King Boni · fort · Nanjing City · ~7 km · Must-see
- Ming Xiaoling · fort · Nanjing City · ~10 km · Must-see
- Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum · fort · Nanjing City · ~12 km · Must-see
- 粤军殉难将士墓 · fort · Nanjing City · ~1 km
Museums near Binhu
45 museums within 100 km of Binhu. The closest is 南京市博物馆 (2 km); the best-known is The Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders (3 km). Best time: year-round.
- The Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders · museum · Nanjing City · ~3 km · Must-see
- Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum · museum · Nanjing City · ~3 km · Must-see
- Nanjing Museum of the City Wall · museum · Nanjing City · ~3 km · Must-see
- Former National Art Gallery · museum · Nanjing City · ~4 km · Must-see
- Presidential Palace · museum · Nanjing City · ~5 km · Must-see
- NanJing Museum · museum · Nanjing City · ~7 km · Must-see
Hill stations & viewpoints near Binhu
28 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Binhu. The closest is 东牌坊 (4 km); the best-known is Purple Mountain (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- Purple Mountain · viewpoint · Nanjing City · ~11 km · Must-see
- 东牌坊 · viewpoint · Nanjing City · ~4 km
- Beiji Ge · viewpoint · Nanjing City · ~6 km
- Jiuhuashan Park · viewpoint · Nanjing City · ~7 km
- 九华山 · viewpoint · Nanjing City · ~7 km
- 丁山 · viewpoint · Nanjing City · ~7 km
Parks near Binhu
13 parks within 100 km of Binhu. The closest is Zhan Garden (3 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
- Zhan Garden · park · Nanjing City · ~3 km · Must-see
- Zhonghua Gate · park · Nanjing City · ~3 km · Must-see
- 清凉山公园 · park · Nanjing City · ~3 km · Must-see
- Yuhuatai Scenic Area · park · Nanjing City · ~5 km · Must-see
- Gulin Park · park · Nanjing City · ~6 km · Must-see
- Defence Park · park · Nanjing City · ~3 km
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Binhu
13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Binhu. The closest is Mochou Lake (1 km); the best-known is 月牙湖 (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- 月牙湖 · lake · Nanjing City · ~7 km · Must-see
- Xuanwu Lake · lake · Nanjing City · ~8 km · Must-see
- Mochou Lake · lake · Nanjing City · ~1 km
- Couple Park · lake · Nanjing City · ~8 km
- Anjishan Reservoir · lake · Nanjing City · ~37 km
- 茅山水库 · lake · Zhenjiang · ~67 km · Must-see
Buddhist sites near Binhu
12 buddhist sites within 100 km of Binhu. The closest is Jianchu Temple (4 km); the best-known is Jiming Temple (6 km). Best time: october to march.
- Jiming Temple · Buddhist site · Nanjing City · ~6 km · Must-see
- Jinghai Temple · Buddhist site · Nanjing City · ~9 km · Must-see
- Linggu Temple · Buddhist site · Nanjing City · ~13 km · Must-see
- Jianchu Temple · Buddhist site · Nanjing City · ~4 km
- Pilu Temple · Buddhist site · Nanjing City · ~5 km
- Qixia Temple · Buddhist site · Nanjing City · ~29 km · Must-see
A one-day trip from Binhu
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 13 km on the road.
- Start in Binhu
- 3 km Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum · museum, Nanjing City
- 1 km Zhan Garden · garden, Nanjing City
- 1 km Jingjue Mosque · mosque, Nanjing City
- 1 km Caoqiao Mosque · mosque, Nanjing City
- 4 km The Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders · monument, Nanjing City
- 3 km Back to Binhu
Plan a longer trip from Binhu — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
From travellers near Binhu
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How to reach Binhu
All places near Binhu by distance
Within 15 km of Binhu
- Ming Xiaoling · fort · Nanjing City · ~10 km · Must-see
- 红山森林动物园 · sanctuary · Nanjing City · ~10 km · Must-see
- Purple Mountain · viewpoint · Nanjing City · ~11 km · Must-see
- Sun Yat-Sen Mausoleum · fort · Nanjing City · ~12 km · Must-see
- Linggu Temple · Buddhist site · Nanjing City · ~13 km · Must-see
- 粤军殉难将士墓 · fort · Nanjing City · ~1 km
- Mochou Lake · lake · Nanjing City · ~1 km
- Jiangsu Province Kunqu Theatre · attraction · Nanjing City · ~2 km
- 南京城牆 · fort · Nanjing City · ~2 km
- 南京市博物馆 · museum · Nanjing City · ~2 km
- Memorial to the Fallen Compatriots in Hanzhongmen · fort · Nanjing City · ~2 km
- Hanzhongmen Mass Grave · fort · Nanjing City · ~2 km
- Jiangdongmen Mass Grave · fort · Nanjing City · ~2 km
- Gan Xi's Former Residence · fort · Nanjing City · ~2 km
- 侵华日军南京大屠杀遇难同胞纪念馆史料陈列厅 · museum · Nanjing City · ~2 km
- Mass Grave Site · museum · Nanjing City · ~3 km
- Meditation Hall · museum · Nanjing City · ~3 km
- Boat Pavilion · attraction · Nanjing City · ~3 km
- Dahua Theater · attraction · Nanjing City · ~3 km
- Xinjiekou Underground Commercial Center · attraction · Nanjing City · ~3 km
- Central Emporium · attraction · Nanjing City · ~3 km
- Defence Park · park · Nanjing City · ~3 km
- Wutaishan Mass Grave · fort · Nanjing City · ~3 km
- Nanjing Xinjiekou Department Store · attraction · Nanjing City · ~3 km
- Confucius Temple · fort · Nanjing City · ~3 km
- St. Paul’s Church · church · Nanjing City · ~3 km
- Deji Art Museum · museum · Nanjing City · ~3 km
- Imperial Examinations History Museum · museum · Nanjing City · ~3 km
- 金陵美术馆 · museum · Nanjing City · ~4 km
- 东牌坊 · viewpoint · Nanjing City · ~4 km
- Jianchu Temple · Buddhist site · Nanjing City · ~4 km
- John Rabe House · museum · Nanjing City · ~4 km
- Qingliangshan Mass Grave · fort · Nanjing City · ~4 km
- Pude Temple Mass Grave · fort · Nanjing City · ~4 km
- 赛珍珠故居 · museum · Nanjing City · ~4 km
- Nanjing University Mass Grave · fort · Nanjing City · ~4 km
- Great Hall of the People · fort · Nanjing City · ~4 km
- Zhengjuesi Mass Grave · fort · Nanjing City · ~4 km
- Memorial to the Fallen Compatriots in Zhengjuesi · fort · Nanjing City · ~4 km
- Xu Garden · park · Nanjing City · ~5 km
15–50 km — half-day trips
- Bagua Island · river spot · Nanjing City · ~20 km · Must-see
- Qixia Temple · Buddhist site · Nanjing City · ~29 km · Must-see
- Qixia Mountain · viewpoint · Nanjing City · ~30 km · Must-see
- Niushoushan · viewpoint · Nanjing City · ~16 km
- Zheng He's Tomb · fort · Nanjing City · ~17 km
- 凤凰山瀑布 · waterfall · Nanjing City · ~17 km
- Museum to Honour Zheng He · museum · Nanjing City · ~17 km
- 珍珠泉旅游度假区 · park · Nanjing City · ~17 km
- Memorial to the Fallen Compatriots in Yanziji · fort · Nanjing City · ~18 km
- Yanziji Mass Grave · fort · Nanjing City · ~18 km
- Xianhemen Mass Grave · fort · Nanjing City · ~18 km
- Memorial to the Fallen Compatriots in Xianhemen · fort · Nanjing City · ~18 km
- Sifang Art Museum · museum · Nanjing City · ~18 km
- Jinling Town · attraction · Nanjing City · ~19 km
- 二顶山 · viewpoint · Nanjing City · ~19 km
- 上坊孙吴墓 · fort · Nanjing City · ~20 km
- Dayizi Shan · viewpoint · Nanjing City · ~20 km
- 三山矶 · viewpoint · Nanjing City · ~24 km
- 东南门 · fort · Nanjing City · ~24 km
- 药学博物馆 · museum · Nanjing City · ~25 km
- Changlu Temple · Buddhist site · Nanjing City · ~26 km
- Hsi-hua Shan;Niu-t'ou Shan;Daci Shan · viewpoint · Nanjing City · ~27 km
- 乌龟山 · viewpoint · Nanjing City · ~27 km
- X驿站 · viewpoint · Nanjing City · ~29 km
- Yangshan Quarry · fort · Nanjing City · ~29 km
- Huiji Temple (Nanjing) · Buddhist site · Nanjing City · ~30 km
- 江苏园博园 · park · Nanjing City · ~30 km
- 珍宝博物馆 · museum · Nanjing City · ~30 km
- L'origine · museum · Nanjing City · ~32 km
- 汤山方山国家地质公园博物馆 · museum · Nanjing City · ~33 km
- 雷公洞 · cave · Nanjing City · ~33 km
- Anjishan Reservoir · lake · Nanjing City · ~37 km
- 乌鸦山 · viewpoint · Nanjing City · ~40 km
- 儿童博物馆 · museum · Ma'anshan · ~40 km
- 府前路张氏住宅 · fort · Nanjing City · ~41 km
- 云台山 · viewpoint · Nanjing City · ~41 km
- Tingzi Shan · viewpoint · Nanjing City · ~41 km
- 灵岩山 · viewpoint · Nanjing City · ~41 km
- Longchang Temple · Buddhist site · Zhenjiang · ~42 km
- 九华山 · viewpoint · Zhenjiang · ~42 km
50–100 km — one-day trips
- 茅山水库 · lake · Zhenjiang · ~67 km · Must-see
- 东毛山 · viewpoint · Zhenjiang · ~52 km
- 句容水库 · lake · Zhenjiang · ~53 km
- i ❤ Ahut · fort · Ma'anshan · ~55 km
- 东南门地标石 · fort · Ma'anshan · ~55 km
- Tuqiao Reservoir · lake · Chuzhou · ~56 km
- Rongqiao Shuiku · lake · Jiangsu · ~57 km
- 䦹山 · viewpoint · Ma'anshan · ~57 km
- 二圣水库 · lake · Zhenjiang · ~58 km
- Motto · fort · Yangzhou City · ~58 km
- 全椒文化馆 · museum · Chuzhou · ~58 km
- Shijiu Lake · lake · Nanjing City · ~79 km · Must-see
- 横山抗日纪念碑 · fort · Ma'anshan · ~59 km
- 仪征市博物馆 · museum · Yangzhou City · ~59 km
- 马鞍山城乡规划展示馆 · museum · Ma'anshan · ~59 km
- 全椒太平古城 · fort · Chuzhou · ~59 km
- 滁州市规划馆 · museum · Chuzhou · ~59 km
- Zhenjiang Sports and Exhibition Center · park · Zhenjiang · ~80 km · Must-see
- Drum Tower · fort · Yangzhou City · ~60 km
- 溧水博物馆 · museum · Nanjing City · ~60 km
- Jinshan Temple · Buddhist site · Zhenjiang · ~83 km · Must-see
- Zhenjiang Vinegar Culture Museum · museum · Zhenjiang · ~85 km · Must-see
- 北固山 · viewpoint · Zhenjiang · ~86 km · Must-see
- 高旻寺 · Buddhist site · Yangzhou City · ~87 km · Must-see
- Yangzhou Chinese Engraving Printing Museum · museum · Yangzhou City · ~88 km · Must-see
- 焦山 · viewpoint · Zhenjiang · ~90 km · Must-see
- 中国大运河博物馆 · museum · Yangzhou City · ~91 km · Must-see
- Crane Mosque · dargah · Yangzhou City · ~94 km · Must-see
- Slender West Lake · lake · Yangzhou City · ~94 km · Must-see
- Daming Temple · Buddhist site · Yangzhou City · ~94 km · Must-see
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forts & heritage | 77 | 83 | 粤军殉难将士墓 (1 km) |
| Museums | 37 | 45 | 南京市博物馆 (2 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 24 | 28 | 东牌坊 (4 km) |
| Other attractions | 16 | 16 | Jiangsu Province Kunqu Theatre (2 km) |
| Parks | 12 | 13 | Zhan Garden (3 km) |
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 6 | 13 | Mochou Lake (1 km) |
| Buddhist sites | 9 | 12 | Jianchu Temple (4 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 3 | 4 | Caoqiao Mosque (2 km) |
| Rivers, islands & mangroves | 2 | 2 | Meizi Island (8 km) |
| Caves | 2 | 2 | 达摩古洞 (15 km) |
| Beaches & coast | 2 | 2 | 灯塔 (15 km) |
| Temples | 1 | 1 | 南京夫子庙 (3 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 1 | 1 | 红山森林动物园 (10 km) |
| Churches | 1 | 1 | St. Paul’s Church (3 km) |
| Waterfalls | 1 | 1 | 凤凰山瀑布 (17 km) |
Binhu: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Binhu?
Caoqiao Mosque (mosque, about 2 km), Jingjue Mosque (mosque, about 2 km), The Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders (monument, about 3 km), Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum (museum, about 3 km), Zhan Garden (garden, about 3 km), Zhonghua Gate (gateway, about 3 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Binhu?
194 places on Spotwander: 77 forts & heritage, 37 museums, 24 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 other attractions, 12 parks.
Which is the nearest fort to Binhu?
粤军殉难将士墓, about 1 km by road; 南京城牆 (2 km) is next.
Which is the nearest museum to Binhu?
南京市博物馆, about 2 km by road; 侵华日军南京大屠杀遇难同胞纪念馆史料陈列厅 (2 km) is next.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Binhu?
东牌坊, about 4 km by road; Beiji Ge (6 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Binhu?
Start in Binhu, visit Taiping Heavenly Kingdom History Museum, then Zhan Garden, then Jingjue Mosque, then Caoqiao Mosque, then The Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders, and drive back — about 13 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Binhu?
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for museums and parks.
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Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Binhu’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.