Cebu district, Philippines

Places to visit near Doong

Doong is a town in Cebu district, Philippines, home to about 2,554 people. Within 50 km by road there are 44 places to visit — 15 rivers, islands & mangroves, 13 beaches & coast, 4 forts & heritage and 1 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Bantayan Island (25 km), Guintacan Lighthouse (46 km) and Agho Island (64 km).

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Doong at a glance

Location
Cebu district, Philippines
Population
about 2,554
Coordinates
11.0786° N, 123.6395° E
Places within 50 km
44 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast

Top places to visit near Doong

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Doong: 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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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Doong

87 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Doong. The closest is Doong Island (1 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Doong

38 beaches & coast within 100 km of Doong. The closest is Bantayan Lighthouse (17 km); the best-known is Bantayan Island (25 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Doong

38 forts & heritage within 100 km of Doong. The closest is Gabaldon Building (17 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Doong

27 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Doong. The closest is Mount Solitario (44 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Waterfalls near Doong

23 waterfalls within 100 km of Doong. The closest is Balea Falls, Brgy. Marcelo, Calatrava (40 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Churches near Doong

14 churches within 100 km of Doong. The closest is Bible Baptist Church (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Doong

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 65 km on the road.

  1. Start in Doong
  2. 8 km Mambacayao Daku · river spot, Cebu
  3. 4 km Lipayran Island · island, Cebu
  4. 4 km Doong Island · island, Cebu
  5. 4 km Botique Island · island, Cebu
  6. 20 km Bantayan Island · island, Cebu
  7. 25 km Back to Doong

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How to reach Doong

    All places near Doong by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Doong by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1587Doong Island (1 km)
    Beaches & coast1338Bantayan Lighthouse (17 km)
    Forts & heritage438Gabaldon Building (17 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints127Mount Solitario (44 km)
    Waterfalls323Balea Falls, Brgy. Marcelo, Calatrava (40 km)
    Churches214Bible Baptist Church (19 km)
    Caves27Sto. Niño Cave (25 km)
    Museums17Museo Sang Bata Sa Negros (34 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Obo-ob Mangrove Garden (18 km)
    Other attractions12Buntay Point (33 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Laaw Lagoon (51 km)
    Parks02Balamban Park (80 km)

    Doong: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Doong?

    Doong Island (island, about 1 km), Lipayran Island (island, about 4 km), Bantayan Island (island, about 25 km), Botique Island (island, about 5 km), Mambacayao Daku (river spot, about 8 km), Hilotongan Island (island, about 9 km).

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

    44 places on Spotwander: 15 rivers, islands & mangroves, 13 beaches & coast, 4 forts & heritage, 1 viewpoint, 3 waterfalls.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Doong?

    Doong Island, about 1 km by road; Lipayran Island (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Doong?

    Bantayan Lighthouse, about 17 km by road; Paradise Beach (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Doong?

    Gabaldon Building, about 17 km by road; Ruined House (23 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Doong?

    Start in Doong, visit Mambacayao Daku, then Lipayran Island, then Doong Island, then Botique Island, then Bantayan Island, and drive back — about 65 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Doong?

    September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; October to March for beaches & coast.

    Towns near Doong

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