Jilin, China

Places to visit near Dashitou

Dashitou is a town in Jilin, China, home to about 65,683 people. Within 50 km by road there are 36 places to visit — 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 forts & heritage, 7 parks and 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see place is Liuding Mountain Scenic Area (28 km).

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Dashitou, Jilin
Dashitou, Jilin, China. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Dashitou at a glance

Location
Jilin, China
Population
about 65,683
Coordinates
43.3067° N, 128.5114° E
Places within 50 km
36 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Dashitou

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

39 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dashitou. The closest is 小东山 (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Dashitou

22 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dashitou. The closest is 沙河沿镇烈士塔 (19 km); the best-known is 敦化市烈士陵园 (31 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Dashitou

13 parks within 100 km of Dashitou. The closest is 丹峰广场 (27 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dashitou

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dashitou. The closest is Dashitoulinyeju Shuiku (19 km); the best-known is Xiwaizi Shuiku (43 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Dashitou

3 churches within 100 km of Dashitou. The closest is 敦化市朝鲜族基督教会 (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Dashitou

2 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Dashitou. The closest is Liuding Mountain Scenic Area (28 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Dashitou

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 196 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dashitou
  2. 43 km Xiwaizi Shuiku · lake, Yanbian
  3. 26 km 敦化市烈士陵园 · heritage site, Yanbian
  4. 9 km 佛教文化艺术馆 · museum, Yanbian
  5. 1 km Liuding Mountain Scenic Area · nature spot, Yanbian
  6. 70 km Mingyue Lake · lake, Yanbian
  7. 47 km Back to Dashitou

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From travellers near Dashitou

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How to reach Dashitou

    All places near Dashitou by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dashitou by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1239小东山 (18 km)
    Forts & heritage722沙河沿镇烈士塔 (19 km)
    Parks713丹峰广场 (27 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs46Dashitoulinyeju Shuiku (19 km)
    Other attractions24金顶大佛 (27 km)
    Churches13敦化市朝鲜族基督教会 (30 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens12Liuding Mountain Scenic Area (28 km)
    Museums12佛教文化艺术馆 (27 km)
    Buddhist sites12Zhengjue Temple (27 km)

    Dashitou: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dashitou?

    Liuding Mountain Scenic Area (nature spot, about 28 km), 佛教文化艺术馆 (museum, about 27 km), 敦化市烈士陵园 (heritage site, about 31 km), Xiwaizi Shuiku (lake, about 43 km), 小东山 (viewpoint, about 18 km), 炮弹沟 (viewpoint, about 18 km).

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

    36 places on Spotwander: 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 forts & heritage, 7 parks, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dashitou?

    小东山, about 18 km by road; 炮弹沟 (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dashitou?

    沙河沿镇烈士塔, about 19 km by road; 万众一心 (29 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Dashitou?

    丹峰广场, about 27 km by road; 清祖祠 (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dashitou?

    Start in Dashitou, visit Xiwaizi Shuiku, then 敦化市烈士陵园, then 佛教文化艺术馆, then Liuding Mountain Scenic Area, then Mingyue Lake, and drive back — about 196 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dashitou?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Dashitou

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