Nagqu City district, Nagqu City, China

Places to visit near Biru

Biru is a town in Nagqu City district, Nagqu City, China. Within 50 km by road there are 24 places to visit — 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 buddhist sites and 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Sog Tsanden Monastery (56 km) and Sepu Kangri (82 km).

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Biru at a glance

Location
Nagqu City district, Nagqu City, China
Coordinates
31.4832° N, 93.6774° E
Places within 50 km
24
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for buddhist sites

Top places to visit near Biru

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

84 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Biru. The closest is Za La (19 km); the best-known is Xa La (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Xa La · viewpoint · Nagqu City · ~26 km
  • Za La · viewpoint · Nagqu City · ~19 km
  • Kamsinmozong · viewpoint · Nagqu City · ~22 km
  • Dangnai La · viewpoint · Nagqu City · ~48 km
  • Zongqog · viewpoint · Chamdo City · ~27 km
  • Ribrag La · viewpoint · Chamdo City · ~58 km

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Buddhist sites near Biru

29 buddhist sites within 100 km of Biru. The closest is Quedai Gompa (8 km); the best-known is Qiari Si (29 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Biru

7 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Biru. The closest is JinJiang (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • JinJiang · lake · Nagqu City · ~3 km
  • JiQian · lake · Nagqu City · ~15 km
  • Pum Co · lake · Nagqu City · ~77 km
  • Gusoi Co · lake · Chamdo City · ~77 km
  • Goipu Co · lake · Nagqu City · ~82 km
  • Mam Co · lake · Chamdo City · ~88 km

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A one-day trip from Biru

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 248 km on the road.

  1. Start in Biru
  2. 26 km Xa La · viewpoint, Nagqu City
  3. 40 km Qiari Si · Buddhist site, Nagqu City
  4. 11 km Xiazha Si · Buddhist site, Nagqu City
  5. 54 km Sog Tsanden Monastery · monastery, Nagqu City
  6. 69 km Dangnai La · viewpoint, Nagqu City
  7. 48 km Back to Biru

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From travellers near Biru

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How to reach Biru

    All places near Biru by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Biru by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1384Za La (19 km)
    Buddhist sites929Quedai Gompa (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs27JinJiang (3 km)
    Forts & heritage01索县烈士陵园 (56 km)
    Caves01门莫溶洞 (83 km)
    Treks01Zepu Kangri Kora (93 km)

    Biru: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Biru?

    Xa La (viewpoint, about 26 km), JinJiang (lake, about 3 km), Qiari Si (Buddhist site, about 29 km), Quedai Gompa (monastery, about 8 km), Sog Tsanden Monastery (monastery, about 56 km), Xiazha Si (Buddhist site, about 40 km).

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

    24 places on Spotwander: 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 buddhist sites, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Biru?

    Za La, about 19 km by road; Kamsinmozong (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Biru?

    Quedai Gompa, about 8 km by road; 贡萨寺 (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Biru?

    JinJiang, about 3 km by road; JiQian (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Biru?

    Start in Biru, visit Xa La, then Qiari Si, then Xiazha Si, then Sog Tsanden Monastery, then Dangnai La, and drive back — about 248 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Biru?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for buddhist sites.

    Towns near Biru

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Biru’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Biru on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.