Nanchong district, Sichuan, China

Places to visit near Gaoping

Gaoping is a city in Nanchong district, Sichuan, China, home to about 204,368 people. Within 50 km by road there are 38 places to visit — 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 parks, 5 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 buddhist sites. The closest is East Bank Greenway Park (1 km).

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Gaoping, Sichuan
Gaoping, Nanchong district, Sichuan, China. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Gaoping at a glance

Location
Nanchong district, Sichuan, China
Population
about 204,368
Coordinates
30.7758° N, 106.1029° E
Places within 50 km
38
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 Gaoping

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Gaoping

34 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Gaoping. The closest is North Lake Park (4 km); the best-known is Dagaotan Reservoir (29 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Gaoping

32 parks within 100 km of Gaoping. The closest is East Bank Greenway Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Gaoping

23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Gaoping. The closest is 长顶山 (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Buddhist sites near Gaoping

14 buddhist sites within 100 km of Gaoping. The closest is 栖乐寺 (7 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Gaoping

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Gaoping. The closest is 南充解放纪念碑 (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Temples near Gaoping

4 temples within 100 km of Gaoping. The closest is 鸭山寺 (44 km); the best-known is 鹫峰寺塔 (48 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Gaoping

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 205 km on the road.

  1. Start in Gaoping
  2. 29 km Dagaotan Reservoir · reservoir, Guang'an
  3. 19 km Mo'ertan Shuiku · lake, Nanchong
  4. 50 km Guihua Shuiku · lake, Chongqing
  5. 49 km 七宝寺 · Buddhist site, Nanchong
  6. 20 km 坟嘴上 · viewpoint, Suining
  7. 38 km Back to Gaoping

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How to reach Gaoping

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Gaoping by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs834North Lake Park (4 km)
    Parks732East Bank Greenway Park (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints523长顶山 (8 km)
    Buddhist sites414栖乐寺 (7 km)
    Other attractions711无量宝塔 (2 km)
    Forts & heritage110南充解放纪念碑 (2 km)
    Temples24鸭山寺 (44 km)
    Churches13福音圣堂 (3 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves12上中坝岛 (3 km)
    Museums12南充市博物馆 (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11凤仪湾中法农业科技园 (27 km)

    Gaoping: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Gaoping?

    East Bank Greenway Park (park, about 1 km), 白塔公园 (park, about 2 km), 无量宝塔 (attraction, about 2 km), 南充解放纪念碑 (heritage site, about 2 km), 上中坝岛 (river spot, about 3 km), 福音圣堂 (church, about 3 km).

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

    38 places on Spotwander: 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 7 parks, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 buddhist sites, 7 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest lake to Gaoping?

    North Lake Park, about 4 km by road; Sichuan Xiaolongmen (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Gaoping?

    East Bank Greenway Park, about 1 km by road; 白塔公园 (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Gaoping?

    长顶山, about 8 km by road; 亭子山 (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Gaoping?

    Start in Gaoping, visit Dagaotan Reservoir, then Mo'ertan Shuiku, then Guihua Shuiku, then 七宝寺, then 坟嘴上, and drive back — about 205 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Gaoping?

    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.

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