Jiaocheng District, China

Places to visit near Hetang

Hetang is a town in Jiaocheng District, China, home to about 3,430 people. Within 50 km by road there are 68 places to visit — 56 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage and 2 buddhist sites. The must-see places are Zhiti Temple (41 km), Hualin Temple (81 km) and Fujian Provincial Museum (81 km).

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Hetang at a glance

Location
Jiaocheng District, China
Population
about 3,430
Coordinates
26.6628° N, 119.1106° E
Places within 50 km
68 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Hetang

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Hetang: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Hetang

  • 宝岩顶 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~28 km
  • Qiaotou Reservoir · lake · Jiaocheng District · ~28 km
  • 第一高 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~29 km
  • 大山 · viewpoint · Minhou County · ~29 km
  • 塘里桥(木拱廊桥) · viewpoint · Minhou County · ~29 km
  • 天兜山 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~29 km
  • 鹤顶 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~31 km
  • 哪罗头 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~31 km
  • 大坪顶 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~31 km
  • 右山 · viewpoint · Minhou County · ~31 km
  • 冈头 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~33 km
  • 宜后山 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~33 km

Things to see near Hetang, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Hetang

98 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Hetang. The closest is 天灯隘 (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • 天灯隘 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~18 km
  • 麒麟山 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~19 km
  • 大山帽 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~19 km
  • 界首岔 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~21 km
  • 湖冈山 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~24 km
  • 南山 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~24 km

All hill stations & viewpoints in Jiaocheng District →

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Hetang

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Hetang. The closest is Qiaotou Reservoir (28 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Hetang

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Hetang. The closest is 霍童农民暴动纪念碑 (46 km). Best time: october to february.

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Buddhist sites near Hetang

5 buddhist sites within 100 km of Hetang. The closest is Chongsheng Temple (38 km); the best-known is Zhiti Temple (41 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Hetang

5 museums within 100 km of Hetang. The closest is 宁德市博物馆 (56 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Hetang

3 churches within 100 km of Hetang. The closest is Flower Lane Church (83 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Hetang

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 92 km on the road.

  1. Start in Hetang
  2. 18 km 天灯隘 · viewpoint, Jiaocheng District
  3. 4 km 界首岔 · viewpoint, Jiaocheng District
  4. 24 km Zhiti Temple · Buddhist site, Jiaocheng District
  5. 23 km 麒麟山 · viewpoint, Jiaocheng District
  6. 4 km 大山帽 · viewpoint, Jiaocheng District
  7. 19 km Back to Hetang

Plan a longer trip from Hetang — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Hetang

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How to reach Hetang

    All places near Hetang by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • 牛双头 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~33 km
    • 寨顶岗 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~35 km
    • 子山头 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~35 km
    • 朝鱼冈头 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~35 km
    • 刘洋尖 · viewpoint · Minhou County · ~36 km
    • Gutian Reservoir · lake · Gutian · ~37 km
    • 前桃塆山 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~37 km
    • 岩柄山 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~37 km
    • Chongsheng Temple · Buddhist site · Luoyuan · ~38 km
    • 院坪 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~38 km
    • 龙高山 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~38 km
    • 马山头 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~38 km
    • 金字峰 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~39 km
    • 坪头 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~39 km
    • 龙冈头 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~40 km
    • 大昌冈 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~40 km
    • 无头顶 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~40 km
    • Hongkou Reservoir · lake · Jiaocheng District · ~40 km
    • 三溪廊桥 · viewpoint · Minhou County · ~40 km
    • 高岗山 · viewpoint · Gutian · ~40 km
    • 官山 · viewpoint · Minhou County · ~40 km
    • 石虎头 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~41 km
    • 石磨冈 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~41 km
    • 岩头 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~41 km
    • 双髻峰 · viewpoint · Minhou County · ~42 km
    • 鹤鼻头 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~42 km
    • 楼坪山 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~44 km
    • 莲花山 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~44 km
    • 坪路坪 · viewpoint · Minhou County · ~45 km
    • Longting Shuiku · lake · Nanping City · ~46 km
    • 尾峰顶 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~46 km
    • 霍童农民暴动纪念碑 · fort · Jiaocheng District · ~46 km
    • 马岩顶 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~47 km
    • 塔山头 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~47 km
    • 鸡角岭 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~47 km
    • 金涵水库 · lake · Jiaocheng District · ~48 km
    • 龙峰洞 · cave · Jiaocheng District · ~49 km
    • 岭头 · viewpoint · Jiaocheng District · ~49 km
    • 山仔水库 · lake · Jin'an · ~49 km
    • 寨蒂峰 · viewpoint · Minhou County · ~49 km

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Hetang by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints5698天灯隘 (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs613Qiaotou Reservoir (28 km)
    Forts & heritage27霍童农民暴动纪念碑 (46 km)
    Buddhist sites25Chongsheng Temple (38 km)
    Museums05宁德市博物馆 (56 km)
    Churches03Flower Lane Church (83 km)
    Other attractions12临水宫 (26 km)
    Waterfalls02天际瀑布 (60 km)
    Caves11龙峰洞 (49 km)
    Temples01Confucian Temple (51 km)

    Hetang: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Hetang?

    天灯隘 (viewpoint, about 18 km), 麒麟山 (viewpoint, about 19 km), 大山帽 (viewpoint, about 19 km), Zhiti Temple (Buddhist site, about 41 km), 界首岔 (viewpoint, about 21 km), 湖冈山 (viewpoint, about 24 km).

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

    68 places on Spotwander: 56 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage, 2 buddhist sites, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Hetang?

    天灯隘, about 18 km by road; 麒麟山 (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Hetang?

    Qiaotou Reservoir, about 28 km by road; Gutian Reservoir (37 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Hetang?

    霍童农民暴动纪念碑, about 46 km by road; 蕉城革命烈士纪念碑 (50 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Hetang?

    Start in Hetang, visit 天灯隘, then 界首岔, then Zhiti Temple, then 麒麟山, then 大山帽, and drive back — about 92 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Hetang?

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

    Towns near Hetang

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Hetang’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.