Changping district, Beijing, China

Places to visit near Changping

Changping is a town in Changping district, Beijing, China, home to about 93,174 people. Within 50 km by road there are 187 places to visit — 57 forts & heritage, 31 museums, 20 buddhist sites and 15 parks. The must-see places are Mangshan National Forest Park (8 km), Yongling Tomb (10 km) and Deling Tomb (10 km).

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Changping, Beijing
Changping, Changping district, Beijing, China. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Changping at a glance

Location
Changping district, Beijing, China
Population
about 93,174
Coordinates
40.2161° N, 116.2347° E
Places within 50 km
187 (127 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for museums and parks

Top places to visit near Changping

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Forts & heritage near Changping

58 forts & heritage within 100 km of Changping. The closest is 十三陵石牌坊 (4 km); the best-known is Yongling Tomb (10 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Changping

34 museums within 100 km of Changping. The closest is Beijing Changping District Museum (2 km); the best-known is 故宫博物院北院区 (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Changping

23 buddhist sites within 100 km of Changping. The closest is 敕赐和平寺 (19 km); the best-known is 龙泉寺 (22 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Changping

20 parks within 100 km of Changping. The closest is Cuihu National Urban Wetland Park (17 km); the best-known is Olympic Forest Park (31 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Changping

15 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Changping. The closest is Mangshan National Forest Park (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Temples near Changping

11 temples within 100 km of Changping. The closest is City God Temple (20 km); the best-known is Goddess Temple (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Changping

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Changping
  2. 8 km Mangshan National Forest Park · nature spot, Changping
  3. 6 km Deling Tomb · tomb, Changping
  4. 1 km Yongling Tomb · tomb, Changping
  5. 4 km Dingling Tomb · tomb, Changping
  6. 1 km Zhaoling Tomb · tomb, Changping
  7. 11 km Back to Changping

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Changping by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage5758十三陵石牌坊 (4 km)
    Museums3134Beijing Changping District Museum (2 km)
    Buddhist sites2023敕赐和平寺 (19 km)
    Parks1520Cuihu National Urban Wetland Park (17 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1315Mangshan National Forest Park (8 km)
    Other attractions1013马武寨大墩 (21 km)
    Temples1111City God Temple (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs69Shisanling Reservoir (6 km)
    Churches78Haidian Christian Church (33 km)
    Mosques & dargahs66南一村清真寺 (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints45绳者基地 (18 km)
    Caves44神仙洞 (5 km)
    Waterfalls33人造冰瀑 (12 km)

    Changping: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Changping?

    Mangshan National Forest Park (nature spot, about 8 km), Yongling Tomb (tomb, about 10 km), Deling Tomb (tomb, about 10 km), Zhaoling Tomb (tomb, about 11 km), Dingling Tomb (tomb, about 11 km), Tailing Tomb (tomb, about 15 km).

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

    187 places on Spotwander: 57 forts & heritage, 31 museums, 20 buddhist sites, 15 parks, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Changping?

    十三陵石牌坊, about 4 km by road; 旧县古城遗址 (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Changping?

    Beijing Changping District Museum, about 2 km by road; Beijing Waxworks Palace of Ming Dynasty (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Changping?

    敕赐和平寺, about 19 km by road; 龙泉寺 (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Changping?

    Start in Changping, visit Mangshan National Forest Park, then Deling Tomb, then Yongling Tomb, then Dingling Tomb, then Zhaoling Tomb, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Changping?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for museums and parks.

    Towns near Changping

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