Hunan, China

Places to visit near Lanli

Lanli is a town in Hunan, China, home to about 1,660 people. Within 50 km by road there are 52 places to visit — 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 parks, 3 forts & heritage and 4 museums. The must-see places are 高庙遗址 (79 km) and 龙兴讲寺 (97 km).

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Lanli at a glance

Location
Hunan, China
Population
about 1,660
Coordinates
27.8869° N, 109.9186° E
Places within 50 km
52
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 and museums

Top places to visit near Lanli

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

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lanli. The closest is Babian Shan (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Lanli

17 parks within 100 km of Lanli. The closest is 玫瑰园 (28 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Lanli

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lanli. The closest is Shen Congwen Tomb (39 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Lanli

12 museums within 100 km of Lanli. The closest is Old Town Museum (40 km); the best-known is Xiong Xiliong Residence & Museum (41 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lanli

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lanli. The closest is Huangtuxi Reservoir (32 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lanli

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lanli. The closest is 奇梁洞 (43 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Lanli

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 131 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lanli
  2. 26 km Babian Shan · viewpoint, Xiangxi
  3. 26 km Shen Congwen Tomb · tomb, Xiangxi
  4. 2 km Xiong Xiliong Residence & Museum · museum, Xiangxi
  5. 18 km Southern Great Wall · heritage site, Xiangxi
  6. 27 km Huangtuxi Reservoir · reservoir, Huaihua
  7. 32 km Back to Lanli

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From travellers near Lanli

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How to reach Lanli

    All places near Lanli by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lanli by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Other attractions1832锦岩塔 (34 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints619Babian Shan (26 km)
    Parks817玫瑰园 (28 km)
    Forts & heritage314Shen Congwen Tomb (39 km)
    Museums412Old Town Museum (40 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs111Huangtuxi Reservoir (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens18奇梁洞 (43 km)
    Temples55桂山寺 (23 km)
    Buddhist sites35Wanming Pagoda (40 km)
    Waterfalls03Yudai Waterfall (Jade Belt Waterfall) (76 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves22Dangjiangzhou (36 km)
    Churches12鹤城天主堂 (50 km)

    Lanli: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lanli?

    Babian Shan (viewpoint, about 26 km), Huangtuxi Reservoir (reservoir, about 32 km), Shen Congwen Tomb (tomb, about 39 km), Former Home of Shen Congwen (attraction, about 40 km), Xiong Xiliong Residence & Museum (museum, about 41 km), 桂山寺 (temple, about 23 km).

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

    52 places on Spotwander: 18 other attractions, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 parks, 3 forts & heritage, 4 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lanli?

    Babian Shan, about 26 km by road; Fengmu'ao (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Lanli?

    玫瑰园, about 28 km by road; 刘晓公园 (38 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lanli?

    Shen Congwen Tomb, about 39 km by road; North Gate (40 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lanli?

    Start in Lanli, visit Babian Shan, then Shen Congwen Tomb, then Xiong Xiliong Residence & Museum, then Southern Great Wall, then Huangtuxi Reservoir, and drive back — about 131 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lanli?

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

    Towns near Lanli

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