Guangyuan district, Sichuan, China
Places to visit near Lingjiang
Lingjiang is a town in Guangyuan district, Sichuan, China. Within 50 km by road there are 44 places to visit — 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 parks and 5 buddhist sites. The must-see places are Tingzikou Dam (14 km), Jianmen Pass Scenic Area (80 km) and Jueyuan Temple (81 km).
Lingjiang at a glance
- Location
- Guangyuan district, Sichuan, China
- Coordinates
- 31.7346° N, 105.9316° E
- Places within 50 km
- 44 (1 must-see)
- 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 Lingjiang
Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lingjiang: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.
- Tingzikou DamLakes & Dams · GuangyuanMust-see
- Yanjiagou ReservoirLakes & Dams · GuangyuanNotable
- Wenjiage ReservoirLakes & Dams · GuangyuanNotable
- Baba MosqueMosques · NanchongNotable
- Imperial Exam HallMuseums · NanchongNotable
- 张飞墓Forts · NanchongNotable
- Baiqiao ReservoirLakes & Dams · GuangyuanNotable
- Langzhong MosqueMosques · NanchongNotable
- 五龙庙文昌阁Other · NanchongNotable
- Sichuan Jialingjiang River CangxiLakes & Dams · Guangyuan
- 升钟水库Other · NanchongNotable
- 云台观Other · Guangyuan
More places near Lingjiang
- Sanchahe Shuiku · lake · Guangyuan · ~14 km
- 玉台山 · viewpoint · Nanchong · ~17 km
- 滕王阁公园 · park · Nanchong · ~17 km
- Shengzhong Reservoir · lake · Nanchong · ~43 km
- Lingshan Site · fort · Nanchong · ~18 km
- Ancient Government Offices · museum · Nanchong · ~22 km
- 保宁醋博物馆 · museum · Nanchong · ~22 km
- 观音寺 · Buddhist site · Nanchong · ~22 km
- 中天楼 · attraction · Nanchong · ~22 km
- 阆中古城 · park · Nanchong · ~22 km
- Fengshui Museum · museum · Nanchong · ~23 km
- 锦屏山 · viewpoint · Nanchong · ~23 km
Things to see near Lingjiang, by type
Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lingjiang
62 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lingjiang. The closest is Sichuan Jialingjiang River Cangxi (4 km); the best-known is Tingzikou Dam (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.
- Tingzikou Dam · lake · Guangyuan · ~14 km · Must-see
- Yanjiagou Reservoir · lake · Guangyuan · ~15 km
- Wenjiage Reservoir · lake · Guangyuan · ~21 km
- Baiqiao Reservoir · lake · Guangyuan · ~22 km
- Sichuan Jialingjiang River Cangxi · lake · Guangyuan · ~4 km
- Sanchahe Shuiku · lake · Guangyuan · ~14 km
Hill stations & viewpoints near Lingjiang
23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lingjiang. The closest is 玉台山 (17 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.
- 玉台山 · viewpoint · Nanchong · ~17 km
- 锦屏山 · viewpoint · Nanchong · ~23 km
- Jianmen Pass Scenic Area · viewpoint · Guangyuan · ~80 km · Must-see
- 青虚山 · viewpoint · Guangyuan · ~36 km
- Xiannv Shan · viewpoint · Nanchong · ~56 km
- Cat Mountain · viewpoint · Nanchong · ~62 km
Parks near Lingjiang
19 parks within 100 km of Lingjiang. The closest is 滕王阁公园 (17 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.
Buddhist sites near Lingjiang
13 buddhist sites within 100 km of Lingjiang. The closest is 观音寺 (22 km). Best time: october to march.
- 观音寺 · Buddhist site · Nanchong · ~22 km
- Jueyuan Temple · Buddhist site · Guangyuan · ~81 km · Must-see
- 道德寺 · Buddhist site · Guangyuan · ~36 km
- 白雀寺 · Buddhist site · Guangyuan · ~39 km
- 永安寺 · Buddhist site · Nanchong · ~47 km
- Yongan Temple · Buddhist site · Nanchong · ~47 km
Museums near Lingjiang
11 museums within 100 km of Lingjiang. The closest is Ancient Government Offices (22 km); the best-known is Imperial Exam Hall (22 km). Best time: year-round.
- Imperial Exam Hall · museum · Nanchong · ~22 km
- Ancient Government Offices · museum · Nanchong · ~22 km
- 保宁醋博物馆 · museum · Nanchong · ~22 km
- Fengshui Museum · museum · Nanchong · ~23 km
- 木门会议旧址 · museum · Guangyuan · ~87 km
- 红军攻克剑门关纪念馆 · museum · Guangyuan · ~79 km
Forts & heritage near Lingjiang
11 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lingjiang. The closest is Lingshan Site (18 km); the best-known is 张飞墓 (22 km). Best time: october to february.
- 张飞墓 · fort · Nanchong · ~22 km
- Lingshan Site · fort · Nanchong · ~18 km
- 木马寺 · fort · Guangyuan · ~49 km
- 剑州钟鼓楼 · fort · Guangyuan · ~69 km
- Huangze Temple · fort · Guangyuan · ~99 km
- 红军攻克剑门关纪念碑 · fort · Guangyuan · ~79 km
A one-day trip from Lingjiang
5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 93 km on the road.
- Start in Lingjiang
- 14 km Tingzikou Dam · dam, Guangyuan
- 15 km Wenjiage Reservoir · reservoir, Guangyuan
- 5 km Yanjiagou Reservoir · reservoir, Guangyuan
- 35 km Baba Mosque · mosque, Nanchong
- 2 km Imperial Exam Hall · museum, Nanchong
- 22 km Back to Lingjiang
Plan a longer trip from Lingjiang — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.
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How to reach Lingjiang
All places near Lingjiang by distance
15–50 km — half-day trips
- 木马寺 · fort · Guangyuan · ~49 km
- 阆中水城 · park · Nanchong · ~27 km
- Dongfanghong Shuiku · lake · Guangyuan · ~29 km
- Jieyuan Shuiku · lake · Guangyuan · ~30 km
- Jinling Shuiku · lake · Guangyuan · ~34 km
- Shangyou Shuiku · lake · Nanchong · ~34 km
- Shitan Shuiku · lake · Guangyuan · ~35 km
- 青虚山 · viewpoint · Guangyuan · ~36 km
- 道德寺 · Buddhist site · Guangyuan · ~36 km
- Shengzhong Dam · lake · Nanchong · ~37 km
- Changhe Shuiku · lake · Guangyuan · ~38 km
- 天宫院风水文化景区 · park · Nanchong · ~39 km
- Bailin Shuiku · lake · Guangyuan · ~39 km
- 白雀寺 · Buddhist site · Guangyuan · ~39 km
- Jiulongshan Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Guangyuan · ~40 km
- Hongshan Shuiku · lake · Nanchong · ~46 km
- 永安寺 · Buddhist site · Nanchong · ~47 km
- Yongan Temple · Buddhist site · Nanchong · ~47 km
- Matitan Shuiku · lake · Guangyuan · ~48 km
- 春风十里 · park · Nanchong · ~50 km
50–100 km — one-day trips
- Jianmen Pass Scenic Area · viewpoint · Guangyuan · ~80 km · Must-see
- Jueyuan Temple · Buddhist site · Guangyuan · ~81 km · Must-see
- Xinsheng Reservoir · lake · Guangyuan · ~61 km
- Gongnong Reservoir · lake · Guangyuan · ~66 km
- 剑州钟鼓楼 · fort · Guangyuan · ~69 km
- Huajianjiao Shuiku · lake · Guangyuan · ~53 km
- 金碑寺 · Buddhist site · Guangyuan · ~53 km
- Hongyan Reservoir · lake · Nanchong · ~79 km
- Zili Shuiku · lake · Guangyuan · ~54 km
- 灵云山公园 · park · Nanchong · ~54 km
- Ba'ertan Reservoir · lake · Tongnan · ~81 km
- 仙女庙 · attraction · Nanchong · ~56 km
- 仙女山公园 · park · Nanchong · ~56 km
- Xiannv Shan · viewpoint · Nanchong · ~56 km
- Qiyi Shuiku · lake · Guangyuan · ~58 km
- Hongqi Reservoir · lake · Nanchong · ~84 km
- Sanqing Shuiku · lake · Mianyang · ~85 km
- Shengli Shuiku · lake · Guangyuan · ~60 km
- Shangyou Shuiku · lake · Nanchong · ~60 km
- Lifeng Guan · Buddhist site · Nanchong · ~61 km
- 木门会议旧址 · museum · Guangyuan · ~87 km
- 丁氏庄园 · attraction · Nanchong · ~87 km
- Mount Qiqu Temple · temple · Mianyang · ~87 km
- Cat Mountain · viewpoint · Nanchong · ~62 km
- Maoer Shan · viewpoint · Nanchong · ~62 km
- Jiangxin Shuiku · lake · Guangyuan · ~62 km
- Golden Millet Square · park · Nanchong · ~63 km
- Guangrong Shuiku · lake · Guangyuan · ~66 km
- Jinxian Shuiku · lake · Guangyuan · ~67 km
- 鹤鸣山 · park · Guangyuan · ~68 km
- 天师宫 · attraction · Guangyuan · ~68 km
- Tuanjie Shuiku · lake · Guangyuan · ~68 km
- Dengta Shuiku · lake · Guangyuan · ~69 km
- 庙子山 · viewpoint · Guangyuan · ~69 km
- Tuanjie Shuiku · lake · Guangyuan · ~71 km
- Ziyun Shuiku · lake · Guangyuan · ~72 km
- 栏马墙 · viewpoint · Guangyuan · ~72 km
- Songlin Shuiku · lake · Guangyuan · ~73 km
- Giant Buddha Cave · cave · Bazhong · ~99 km
- South Niche Grotto · viewpoint · Bazhong · ~99 km
Count by type (within 100 km)
| Type | Within 50 km | Within 100 km | Nearest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes, dams & reservoirs | 17 | 62 | Sichuan Jialingjiang River Cangxi (4 km) |
| Hill stations & viewpoints | 3 | 23 | 玉台山 (17 km) |
| Other attractions | 4 | 20 | 云台观 (12 km) |
| Parks | 5 | 19 | 滕王阁公园 (17 km) |
| Buddhist sites | 5 | 13 | 观音寺 (22 km) |
| Museums | 4 | 11 | Ancient Government Offices (22 km) |
| Forts & heritage | 3 | 11 | Lingshan Site (18 km) |
| Wildlife, forests & gardens | 1 | 4 | Jiulongshan Nature Reserve (40 km) |
| Temples | 0 | 3 | 寺庙 (75 km) |
| Mosques & dargahs | 2 | 2 | Baba Mosque (21 km) |
| Caves | 0 | 1 | Giant Buddha Cave (99 km) |
| Treks | 0 | 1 | 古蜀道:金牛道 (76 km) |
Lingjiang: questions travellers ask
What are the best places to visit near Lingjiang?
Tingzikou Dam (dam, about 14 km), Yanjiagou Reservoir (reservoir, about 15 km), Wenjiage Reservoir (reservoir, about 21 km), Baba Mosque (mosque, about 21 km), Imperial Exam Hall (museum, about 22 km), 张飞墓 (heritage site, about 22 km).
How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Lingjiang?
44 places on Spotwander: 17 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 other attractions, 5 parks, 5 buddhist sites.
Which is the nearest lake to Lingjiang?
Sichuan Jialingjiang River Cangxi, about 4 km by road; Tingzikou Dam (14 km) is next.
Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lingjiang?
玉台山, about 17 km by road; 锦屏山 (23 km) is next.
Which is the nearest park to Lingjiang?
滕王阁公园, about 17 km by road; 阆中古城 (22 km) is next.
What is a good one-day trip from Lingjiang?
Start in Lingjiang, visit Tingzikou Dam, then Wenjiage Reservoir, then Yanjiagou Reservoir, then Baba Mosque, then Imperial Exam Hall, and drive back — about 93 km by road in all.
What is the best time to visit places near Lingjiang?
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.
Towns near Lingjiang
- Places near Langzhong · 27 km
- Places near Nanlong · 55 km
- Places near Dongxi · 59 km
Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Lingjiang’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.