Nujiang district, Yunnan, China

Places to visit near Jinding

Jinding is a town in Nujiang district, Yunnan, China. Within 50 km by road there are 67 places to visit — 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 buddhist sites, 10 hill stations & viewpoints and 8 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Laojun Mountain (45 km), Xingjiao Temple (54 km) and Haimenkou Ruins (60 km).

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Jinding at a glance

Location
Nujiang district, Yunnan, China
Coordinates
26.4390° N, 99.4406° E
Places within 50 km
67 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for buddhist sites

Top places to visit near Jinding

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

  • 金鸡寺 · Buddhist site · Nujiang · ~14 km
  • 石拱桥 · attraction · Nujiang · ~14 km
  • Haimenkou Ruins · fort · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~60 km · Must-see
  • 玉水坪遗址 · fort · Nujiang · ~40 km
  • Jian Lake · lake · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~18 km
  • Huangdeng Dam · lake · Nujiang · ~44 km
  • 石头花 · fort · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~21 km
  • 香积寺 · Buddhist site · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~21 km
  • 本主庙 · attraction · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~21 km
  • 石龙水库 · lake · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~47 km
  • 庙山 · viewpoint · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~22 km
  • Tongjing Bridge · attraction · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~48 km

Things to see near Jinding, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Jinding

43 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Jinding. The closest is 丰坪水库 (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Buddhist sites near Jinding

21 buddhist sites within 100 km of Jinding. The closest is 金鸡寺 (14 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 金鸡寺 · Buddhist site · Nujiang · ~14 km
  • 香积寺 · Buddhist site · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~21 km
  • Baoxiang Temple · Buddhist site · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~49 km
  • 塔子 · Buddhist site · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~26 km
  • 观音堂 · Buddhist site · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~31 km
  • 昭应寺 · Buddhist site · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~40 km

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Jinding

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Jinding. The closest is 雪邦山 (9 km); the best-known is Laojun Mountain (45 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Laojun Mountain · viewpoint · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~45 km · Must-see
  • 雪邦山 · viewpoint · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~9 km
  • 庙山 · viewpoint · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~22 km
  • 美水山 · viewpoint · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~24 km
  • 老君山 · viewpoint · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~42 km
  • 龙马山 · viewpoint · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~42 km

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Forts & heritage near Jinding

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Jinding. The closest is 国保碑 (14 km); the best-known is 义风桥 (36 km). Best time: october to february.

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Temples near Jinding

11 temples within 100 km of Jinding. The closest is 中星寺 (27 km). Best time: year-round.

  • 中星寺 · temple · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~27 km
  • Sanchong Temple · temple · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~37 km
  • Jade Emperor Temple · temple · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~45 km
  • Benzhu Temple · temple · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~49 km
  • Sanchong Temple · temple · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~50 km
  • 石钟寺 · temple · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~50 km

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Caves near Jinding

3 caves within 100 km of Jinding. The closest is Guanyin Cliff Cave Temple (53 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Jinding

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 215 km on the road.

  1. Start in Jinding
  2. 18 km 丰坪水库 · lake, Nujiang
  3. 47 km Laojun Mountain · viewpoint, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture
  4. 39 km Haimenkou Ruins · heritage site, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture
  5. 22 km Xingjiao Temple · museum, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture
  6. 53 km 义风桥 · heritage site, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture
  7. 36 km Back to Jinding

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How to reach Jinding

    All places near Jinding by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Diannan Town · attraction · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~23 km
    • Baoxiang Temple · Buddhist site · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~49 km
    • 美水山 · viewpoint · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~24 km
    • Shizhongshan Grottoes · fort · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~50 km
    • 本主庙 · attraction · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~26 km
    • 塔子 · Buddhist site · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~26 km
    • 中星寺 · temple · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~27 km
    • 本主庙 · attraction · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~29 km
    • 沽泥盆本主庙 · attraction · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~30 km
    • 观音堂 · Buddhist site · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~31 km
    • 岩洞村本主庙 · attraction · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~32 km
    • 本主庙 · attraction · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~33 km
    • Kuixing Pavillion · attraction · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~36 km
    • Old Stage · fort · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~36 km
    • Sanchong Temple · temple · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~37 km
    • Dahuaqiao Dam · lake · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~39 km
    • 三圣宫 · attraction · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~40 km
    • 昭应寺 · Buddhist site · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~40 km
    • Old Salt Well · attraction · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~40 km
    • 永春本主庙 · attraction · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~40 km
    • 老君山 · viewpoint · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~42 km
    • 龙马山 · viewpoint · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~42 km
    • Guanyin Temple · Buddhist site · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~45 km
    • Jade Emperor Temple · temple · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~45 km
    • 科登涧教堂 · church · Nujiang · ~45 km
    • Longdi · lake · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~46 km
    • Yunnan Eryuan Misha River Longdi · lake · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~46 km
    • 关圣宫 · attraction · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~47 km
    • 南观音寺 · Buddhist site · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~47 km
    • 岩头教堂 · church · Nujiang · ~47 km
    • 锁江宝塔 · attraction · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~48 km
    • Shibao Mountains · viewpoint · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~49 km
    • Jinding Temple · Buddhist site · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~49 km
    • Guanyin Temple · Buddhist site · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~49 km
    • Lingquan Temple · Buddhist site · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~49 km
    • Benzhu Temple · temple · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~49 km
    • 鸡冠梁子 · viewpoint · Lijiang City · ~50 km
    • Old Stage · fort · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~50 km
    • Kuixing Pavillion · attraction · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~50 km
    • Sanchong Temple · temple · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~50 km

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Jinding by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Other attractions2245石拱桥 (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs743丰坪水库 (18 km)
    Buddhist sites1121金鸡寺 (14 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1019雪邦山 (9 km)
    Forts & heritage819国保碑 (14 km)
    Temples611中星寺 (27 km)
    Caves03Guanyin Cliff Cave Temple (53 km)
    Waterfalls03White Dragon Lake (54 km)
    Churches22科登涧教堂 (45 km)
    Parks11滨江湿地公园 (2 km)
    Museums01Xingjiao Temple (54 km)
    Treks01茶马古道剑川段 (54 km)

    Jinding: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Jinding?

    丰坪水库 (lake, about 18 km), Caifeng Bridge (attraction, about 24 km), 顺荡藤桥 (attraction, about 24 km), Laojun Mountain (viewpoint, about 45 km), 大麦地藤桥 (attraction, about 25 km), 滨江湿地公园 (park, about 2 km).

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

    67 places on Spotwander: 22 other attractions, 7 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 11 buddhist sites, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Jinding?

    丰坪水库, about 18 km by road; Jian Lake (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Jinding?

    金鸡寺, about 14 km by road; 香积寺 (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Jinding?

    雪邦山, about 9 km by road; 庙山 (22 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Jinding?

    Start in Jinding, visit 丰坪水库, then Laojun Mountain, then Haimenkou Ruins, then Xingjiao Temple, then 义风桥, and drive back — about 215 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Jinding?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for buddhist sites.

    Towns near Jinding

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