Qujing City district, Yunnan, China

Places to visit near Danfeng

Danfeng is a town in Qujing City district, Yunnan, China. Within 50 km by road there are 49 places to visit — 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 parks, 2 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Alu Ancient Cave (49 km) and Shilin Stone Forest Landscape District (87 km).

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Danfeng at a glance

Location
Qujing City district, Yunnan, China
Coordinates
24.8305° N, 104.0082° E
Places within 50 km
49 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Danfeng

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Danfeng

60 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Danfeng. The closest is Milachong Reservoir (8 km); the best-known is Dongfeng Reservoir (13 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Danfeng

14 parks within 100 km of Danfeng. The closest is 民族文化广场 (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Danfeng

13 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Danfeng. The closest is Mount Baila (30 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Danfeng

11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Danfeng. The closest is 何翰林神道碑 (4 km); the best-known is 窦垿故居 (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Buddhist sites near Danfeng

11 buddhist sites within 100 km of Danfeng. The closest is 西华禅寺 (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Waterfalls near Danfeng

9 waterfalls within 100 km of Danfeng. The closest is White Floc Waterfall (55 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Danfeng

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 144 km on the road.

  1. Start in Danfeng
  2. 13 km Dongfeng Reservoir · reservoir, Qujing City
  3. 3 km 窦垿故居 · heritage site, Qujing City
  4. 23 km Liuzitian Reservoir · reservoir, Qujing City
  5. 55 km Alu Ancient Cave · cave, Honghe
  6. 20 km 阿味水库 · lake, Honghe
  7. 30 km Back to Danfeng

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Danfeng by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2260Milachong Reservoir (8 km)
    Other attractions427文笔塔 (2 km)
    Parks514民族文化广场 (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints213Mount Baila (30 km)
    Forts & heritage611何翰林神道碑 (4 km)
    Buddhist sites211西华禅寺 (3 km)
    Waterfalls09White Floc Waterfall (55 km)
    Museums26师宗县科技馆 (1 km)
    Caves14Alu Ancient Cave (49 km)
    Temples24关云寺 (34 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14罗平生物群国家地质公园(大洼子园区) (40 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22巨木清真寺 (30 km)

    Danfeng: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Danfeng?

    窦垿故居 (heritage site, about 12 km), Dongfeng Reservoir (reservoir, about 13 km), Liuzitian Reservoir (reservoir, about 15 km), 民族文化广场 (park, about 1 km), 师宗县科技馆 (museum, about 1 km), 文笔塔 (attraction, about 2 km).

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

    49 places on Spotwander: 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 other attractions, 5 parks, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Danfeng?

    Milachong Reservoir, about 8 km by road; Dongfeng Reservoir (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Danfeng?

    民族文化广场, about 1 km by road; Tongxuan Park (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Danfeng?

    Mount Baila, about 30 km by road; 牛街螺丝田 (41 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Danfeng?

    Start in Danfeng, visit Dongfeng Reservoir, then 窦垿故居, then Liuzitian Reservoir, then Alu Ancient Cave, then 阿味水库, and drive back — about 144 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Danfeng?

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

    Towns near Danfeng

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