Anxi district, Minhou County, China

Places to visit near Longmen

Longmen is a town in Anxi district, Minhou County, China, home to about 5,370 people. Within 50 km by road there are 29 places to visit — 5 museums, 8 forts & heritage, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 2 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Qingshuiyan Temple (23 km), Zimao Mountain (53 km) and Tianzhu Forest Park (56 km).

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Longmen at a glance

Location
Anxi district, Minhou County, China
Population
about 5,370
Coordinates
24.9597° N, 118.0889° E
Places within 50 km
29 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Longmen

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Longmen: 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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Museums near Longmen

49 museums within 100 km of Longmen. The closest is Taishan Lou (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Longmen

36 forts & heritage within 100 km of Longmen. The closest is Anxi Confucian Temple (18 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Longmen

35 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Longmen. The closest is Cunnei Reservoir (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Longmen

33 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Longmen. The closest is Baofu Aikou (42 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Longmen

18 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Longmen. The closest is Dàdèng Island (65 km); the best-known is Xiamen Island (65 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Xiamen Island · river spot · Siming · ~65 km · Must-see
  • 小嶝岛 · river spot · Minhou County · ~67 km · Must-see
  • Jiaoyu · river spot · Minhou County · ~69 km · Must-see
  • Gulangyu · river spot · Siming · ~71 km · Must-see
  • Dàdèng Island · river spot · ~65 km
  • 官澳礁 · river spot · Kinmen · ~72 km

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Parks near Longmen

15 parks within 100 km of Longmen. The closest is 厦门园林博览苑 (52 km); the best-known is Zimao Mountain (53 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Longmen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 77 km on the road.

  1. Start in Longmen
  2. 7 km Cunnei Reservoir · reservoir, Anxi
  3. 14 km Bantou Reservoir · reservoir, Nan'an City
  4. 19 km Anxi Confucian Temple · heritage site, Anxi
  5. 2 km 詹教仁纪念馆 · heritage site, Anxi
  6. 12 km Qingshuiyan Temple · temple, Anxi
  7. 23 km Back to Longmen

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How to reach Longmen

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Longmen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Museums549Taishan Lou (19 km)
    Forts & heritage836Anxi Confucian Temple (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1235Cunnei Reservoir (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints233Baofu Aikou (42 km)
    Other attractions126Xiamen University of Technology (46 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves018Dàdèng Island (65 km)
    Parks015厦门园林博览苑 (52 km)
    Beaches & coast013Tong'an Bay (51 km)
    Buddhist sites012报恩禅寺 (57 km)
    Temples18Qingshuiyan Temple (23 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens05Xiamen Botanical Garden (71 km)
    Churches04Trinity Church on Gulangyu Island, Xiamen (71 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Qingjing Mosque (63 km)
    Caves013號入口 (75 km)

    Longmen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Longmen?

    Qingshuiyan Temple (temple, about 23 km), Cunnei Reservoir (reservoir, about 7 km), Bantou Reservoir (reservoir, about 15 km), Anxi Confucian Temple (heritage site, about 18 km), 詹教仁纪念馆 (heritage site, about 19 km), Taishan Lou (museum, about 19 km).

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

    29 places on Spotwander: 5 museums, 8 forts & heritage, 12 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 1 attraction.

    Which is the nearest museum to Longmen?

    Taishan Lou, about 19 km by road; Jusi Lou (27 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Longmen?

    Anxi Confucian Temple, about 18 km by road; 詹教仁纪念馆 (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Longmen?

    Cunnei Reservoir, about 7 km by road; Bantou Reservoir (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Longmen?

    Start in Longmen, visit Cunnei Reservoir, then Bantou Reservoir, then Anxi Confucian Temple, then 詹教仁纪念馆, then Qingshuiyan Temple, and drive back — about 77 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Longmen?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Longmen

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