Bắc Ninh City district, Vietnam

Places to visit near Lim

Lim is a town in Bắc Ninh City district, Vietnam. Within 50 km by road there are 266 places to visit — 110 buddhist sites, 60 forts & heritage, 20 museums and 13 temples. The must-see places are Chùa Phật Tích (7 km), Ly Bat De Temple (9 km) and Duong River (11 km).

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Lim at a glance

Location
Bắc Ninh City district, Vietnam
Coordinates
21.1439° N, 106.0202° E
Places within 50 km
266 (51 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and temples

Top places to visit near Lim

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lim: 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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Buddhist sites near Lim

118 buddhist sites within 100 km of Lim. The closest is Chùa Lim (1 km); the best-known is Chùa Phật Tích (7 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Lim

62 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lim. The closest is Nhà bia tưởng niệm các Anh hùng Liệt sĩ phường Ninh Xá (7 km); the best-known is Co Loa Pagoda (19 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Lim

21 museums within 100 km of Lim. The closest is Bảo tàng Từ Sơn (8 km); the best-known is Vietnamese Women's Museum (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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Temples near Lim

13 temples within 100 km of Lim. The closest is Ly Bat De Temple (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lim

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lim. The closest is Sông Cầu Bây (22 km); the best-known is Hanoi–Dong Dang Railway (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Lim

11 churches within 100 km of Lim. The closest is Tòa Giám mục Bắc Ninh (7 km); the best-known is Cua Bac Church (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Lim

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

  1. Start in Lim
  2. 9 km Ly Bat De Temple · temple, Bắc Ninh City
  3. 9 km Chùa Phật Tích · Buddhist site, Bắc Ninh City
  4. 5 km Chùa Bút Tháp · Buddhist site, Bắc Ninh City
  5. 6 km Duong River · river spot, Bắc Ninh City
  6. 18 km Cau River · river spot, Bắc Ninh City
  7. 13 km Back to Lim

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How to reach Lim

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    Within 15 km of Lim

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lim by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites110118Chùa Lim (1 km)
    Forts & heritage6062Nhà bia tưởng niệm các Anh hùng Liệt sĩ phường Ninh Xá (7 km)
    Museums2021Bảo tàng Từ Sơn (8 km)
    Other attractions2121Đình Hạ Mã (14 km)
    Temples1313Ly Bat De Temple (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1013Sông Cầu Bây (22 km)
    Churches1011Tòa Giám mục Bắc Ninh (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints68Bat Lu Mountain (5 km)
    Parks44Dien Hong Park (27 km)
    Waterfalls34Đền Rồng Thác Éo (12 km)
    Caves34Cửa Hàng Xăng Dầu Quang Châu Cua Hang Xang Dau Quang Chau (16 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves33Ngu Huyen Khe River (9 km)
    Beaches & coast22Đền Sơn Hải (26 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Tam Dao National Park (78 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Al-Noor Mosque (27 km)

    Lim: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lim?

    Chùa Phật Tích (Buddhist site, about 7 km), Ly Bat De Temple (temple, about 9 km), Duong River (river spot, about 11 km), Chùa Bút Tháp (Buddhist site, about 12 km), Cau River (river spot, about 13 km), Bo Da Pagoda (Buddhist site, about 14 km).

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

    266 places on Spotwander: 110 buddhist sites, 60 forts & heritage, 20 museums, 21 other attractions, 13 temples.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Lim?

    Chùa Lim, about 1 km by road; Chùa Cổ Châu (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lim?

    Nhà bia tưởng niệm các Anh hùng Liệt sĩ phường Ninh Xá, about 7 km by road; Cổng Tiền (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Lim?

    Bảo tàng Từ Sơn, about 8 km by road; Bac Ninh Museum (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lim?

    Start in Lim, visit Ly Bat De Temple, then Chùa Phật Tích, then Chùa Bút Tháp, then Duong River, then Cau River, and drive back — about 60 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lim?

    October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for museums and temples.

    Towns near Lim

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