Mianyang district, Sichuan, China

Places to visit near Long’an

Long’an is a town in Mianyang district, Sichuan, China. Within 50 km by road there are 14 places to visit — 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 wildlife, forests & gardens and 2 buddhist sites. The must-see places are Bao'en Temple (1 km), Mount Tangjia (74 km) and Wudu Dam (74 km).

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Long’an at a glance

Location
Mianyang district, Sichuan, China
Coordinates
32.4093° N, 104.5287° E
Places within 50 km
14 (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 Long’an

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Long’an

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Long’an. The closest is Yaocongshan (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Long’an

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Long’an. The closest is Sichuan Yetang Hydro (35 km); the best-known is Wudu Dam (74 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Long’an

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Long’an. The closest is Tangjia River Nature Reserve (39 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Buddhist sites near Long’an

7 buddhist sites within 100 km of Long’an. The closest is 华严藏 (1 km); the best-known is Bao'en Temple (0 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Long’an

5 museums within 100 km of Long’an. The closest is 平武博物馆 (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Long’an

5 parks within 100 km of Long’an. The closest is 5·12汶川特大地震纪念馆 (83 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Long’an

4 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 180 km on the road.

  1. Start in Long’an
  2. 1 km Bao'en Temple · Buddhist site, Mianyang
  3. 38 km Tangjia River Nature Reserve · nature spot, Sichuan
  4. 27 km Giant Panda National Park · national park, Longnan Prefecture
  5. 54 km Shuiniujia Dam · dam, Mianyang
  6. 60 km Back to Long’an

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From travellers near Long’an

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Long’an by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints425Yaocongshan (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs220Sichuan Yetang Hydro (35 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens113Tangjia River Nature Reserve (39 km)
    Other attractions112龙安土长官司署 (1 km)
    Buddhist sites27华严藏 (1 km)
    Museums25平武博物馆 (1 km)
    Parks055·12汶川特大地震纪念馆 (83 km)
    Forts & heritage14钟楼 (1 km)
    Temples14宝塔寺 (1 km)
    Treks04腰悬岩环线 (66 km)
    Caves02Ape-King Grotto (70 km)
    Beaches & coast01Jinsha Pudi Beach Flow (95 km)

    Long’an: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Long’an?

    Bao'en Temple (Buddhist site, about 1 km), 华严藏 (Buddhist site, about 1 km), 钟楼 (heritage site, about 1 km), 龙安土长官司署 (attraction, about 1 km), 平武博物馆 (museum, about 1 km), 宝塔寺 (temple, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Long’an?

    14 places on Spotwander: 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 sanctuary, 1 attraction, 2 buddhist sites.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Long’an?

    Yaocongshan, about 7 km by road; Laohe Gou (20 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Long’an?

    Sichuan Yetang Hydro, about 35 km by road; Ziyili-Talsperre (50 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Long’an?

    Tangjia River Nature Reserve, about 39 km by road; Giant Panda National Park (59 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Long’an?

    Start in Long’an, visit Bao'en Temple, then Tangjia River Nature Reserve, then Giant Panda National Park, then Shuiniujia Dam, and drive back — about 180 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Long’an?

    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 Long’an

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