Nujiang district, Yunnan, China

Places to visit near Cikai

Cikai is a town in Nujiang district, Yunnan, China. Within 50 km by road there are 87 places to visit — 45 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 churches, 4 buddhist sites and 5 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Isu Razi Pass (35 km), BP41 (56 km) and Kawagarbo (94 km).

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Cikai at a glance

Location
Nujiang district, Yunnan, China
Coordinates
27.7634° N, 98.7111° E
Places within 50 km
87 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Cikai

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Cikai

153 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Cikai. The closest is 念菊阿山 (16 km); the best-known is Isu Razi Pass (35 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Cikai

13 churches within 100 km of Cikai. The closest is 茨开耶稣圣心堂 (6 km); the best-known is 白汉洛教堂 (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Cikai

12 buddhist sites within 100 km of Cikai. The closest is Puhua Temple (38 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Cikai

9 forts & heritage within 100 km of Cikai. The closest is 石门摩崖石刻 (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Cikai

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Cikai. The closest is Gongshan County Pula Hydro (16 km); the best-known is Wunonglong Hydropower Station (36 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Cikai

5 waterfalls within 100 km of Cikai. The closest is Moon Waterfall (56 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Cikai

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 197 km on the road.

  1. Start in Cikai
  2. 36 km Wunonglong Hydropower Station · lake, Diqing
  3. 27 km 白汉洛教堂 · church, Nujiang
  4. 13 km Marble Cave · cave, Nujiang
  5. 64 km BP41 · heritage site
  6. 22 km Isu Razi Pass · viewpoint, Yunnan
  7. 35 km Back to Cikai

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Cikai by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints45153念菊阿山 (16 km)
    Churches1313茨开耶稣圣心堂 (6 km)
    Other attractions713三江明珠·中国贡山雕塑 (6 km)
    Buddhist sites412Puhua Temple (38 km)
    Forts & heritage59石门摩崖石刻 (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs45Gongshan County Pula Hydro (16 km)
    Waterfalls05Moon Waterfall (56 km)
    Caves34Marble Cave (35 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Yunnan Üç Paralel Nehri Koruma Alanı (42 km)
    Museums22叶枝土司衙署 (42 km)
    Parks11贡山县总体国家安全观主题公园 (6 km)
    Treks11南极洛徒步线路 (25 km)

    Cikai: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Cikai?

    Isu Razi Pass (viewpoint, about 35 km), 白汉洛教堂 (church, about 27 km), 石门摩崖石刻 (heritage site, about 6 km), 三江明珠·中国贡山雕塑 (attraction, about 6 km), 茨开耶稣圣心堂 (church, about 6 km), 贡山县总体国家安全观主题公园 (park, about 6 km).

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

    87 places on Spotwander: 45 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 churches, 7 other attractions, 4 buddhist sites, 5 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Cikai?

    念菊阿山, about 16 km by road; 查布朵嘎 (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Cikai?

    茨开耶稣圣心堂, about 6 km by road; Dimaluo Catholic Church (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Cikai?

    Puhua Temple, about 38 km by road; Big Stupa (38 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Cikai?

    Start in Cikai, visit Wunonglong Hydropower Station, then 白汉洛教堂, then Marble Cave, then BP41, then Isu Razi Pass, and drive back — about 197 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Cikai?

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

    Towns near Cikai

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