Nyingchi Prefecture district, Nyingchi Prefecture, China

Places to visit near Mainling

Mainling is a town in Nyingchi Prefecture district, Nyingchi Prefecture, China. Within 50 km by road there are 48 places to visit — 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 buddhist sites, 0 churches and 1 museums. The must-see places are Lamaling Monastery (40 km), King Cypress (61 km) and Yarlong River National Park (96 km).

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Mainling at a glance

Location
Nyingchi Prefecture district, Nyingchi Prefecture, China
Coordinates
29.2177° N, 94.2133° E
Places within 50 km
48 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for churches and museums
Airport
Dibrugarh Airport (DIB), 260 km

Top places to visit near Mainling

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mainling: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Mainling

  • Nayu Dongla · viewpoint · Nyingchi Prefecture · ~33 km
  • 德格拉 · viewpoint · Nyingchi Prefecture · ~34 km
  • 腊吉不腊 · viewpoint · Nyingchi Prefecture · ~11 km
  • 阿朗波 · viewpoint · Nyingchi Prefecture · ~13 km
  • 达朗麦 · viewpoint · Nyingchi Prefecture · ~14 km
  • King Cypress · viewpoint · Nyingchi Prefecture · ~61 km · Must-see
  • 伍布 · viewpoint · Nyingchi Prefecture · ~42 km
  • Chagmain Co · lake · Nyingchi Prefecture · ~43 km
  • Tashi Rabten Gon · Buddhist site · Nyingchi Prefecture · ~18 km
  • Buchu Temple · Buddhist site · Nyingchi Prefecture · ~44 km
  • Qanag Gompa · Buddhist site · Nyingchi Prefecture · ~45 km
  • 伊米耒果 · viewpoint · ~22 km

Things to see near Mainling, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Mainling

107 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mainling. The closest is Langdo La (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Langdo La · viewpoint · Nyingchi Prefecture · ~3 km
  • Baga La · viewpoint · Nyingchi Prefecture · ~11 km
  • Xoga La · viewpoint · Nyingchi Prefecture · ~16 km
  • 丁布 · viewpoint · Nyingchi Prefecture · ~22 km
  • 大莫谷热 · viewpoint · Nyingchi Prefecture · ~23 km
  • 勤拉浦 · viewpoint · Nyingchi Prefecture · ~27 km

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Buddhist sites near Mainling

27 buddhist sites within 100 km of Mainling. The closest is 雪卡寺 (7 km); the best-known is Lamaling Monastery (40 km). Best time: october to march.

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Churches near Mainling

6 churches within 100 km of Mainling. The closest is St.Thomas Catholic Church (55 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Mainling

5 museums within 100 km of Mainling. The closest is 琼林红色小木屋展览馆 (30 km). Best time: year-round.

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Temples near Mainling

5 temples within 100 km of Mainling. The closest is Pagsum Lake (34 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mainling

3 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mainling. The closest is Chagmain Co (43 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Mainling

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 136 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mainling
  2. 3 km Langdo La · viewpoint, Nyingchi Prefecture
  3. 20 km 丁布 · viewpoint, Nyingchi Prefecture
  4. 17 km Xoga La · viewpoint, Nyingchi Prefecture
  5. 18 km Baga La · viewpoint, Nyingchi Prefecture
  6. 38 km Lamaling Monastery · monastery, Nyingchi Prefecture
  7. 40 km Back to Mainling

Plan a longer trip from Mainling — the planner adds a place to stay each night and keeps the route to one loop.

From travellers near Mainling

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How to reach Mainling

  • By air: Dibrugarh Airport (DIB), Dibrugarh — about 260 km by road
  • By air: Lilabari North Lakhimpur Airport (IXI), Lilabari — about 268 km by road

All places near Mainling by distance

15–50 km — half-day trips

50–100 km — one-day trips

Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Mainling by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Hill stations & viewpoints34107Langdo La (3 km)
Buddhist sites727雪卡寺 (7 km)
Other attractions417才召珞巴族村 (6 km)
Churches06St.Thomas Catholic Church (55 km)
Museums15琼林红色小木屋展览馆 (30 km)
Temples15Pagsum Lake (34 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs13Chagmain Co (43 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens03Moying Forest (60 km)
Parks03Gala Peach Blossom Village (59 km)
Treks03Menchukha Trek Starting Point (86 km)
Forts & heritage01烈士陵园路 (59 km)
Mosques & dargahs01Dine Janoh (88 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves01玉松岛 (93 km)
Waterfalls01Bishing Water Falls (99 km)

Mainling: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Mainling?

Langdo La (viewpoint, about 3 km), Baga La (viewpoint, about 11 km), Xoga La (viewpoint, about 16 km), Nyingchi Mainling Airport (attraction, about 19 km), Lamaling Monastery (monastery, about 40 km), 丁布 (viewpoint, about 22 km).

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

48 places on Spotwander: 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 buddhist sites, 4 other attractions, 1 museum, 1 temple.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mainling?

Langdo La, about 3 km by road; Baga La (11 km) is next.

Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Mainling?

雪卡寺, about 7 km by road; Tashi Rabten Gon (18 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Mainling?

St.Thomas Catholic Church, about 55 km by road; St. Little Flower Catholic Church, Simbhu (68 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Mainling?

Start in Mainling, visit Langdo La, then 丁布, then Xoga La, then Baga La, then Lamaling Monastery, and drive back — about 136 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Mainling?

October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for churches and museums.

How do I reach Mainling?

By air: Dibrugarh Airport (DIB), about 260 km by road.

Towns near Mainling

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