Shaoyang district, Hunan, China

Places to visit near Malin

Malin is a town in Shaoyang district, Hunan, China, home to about 2,150 people. Within 50 km by road there are 58 places to visit — 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Langshan (25 km), 白云电站大坝 (42 km) and Mount Kitten (87 km).

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Malin at a glance

Location
Shaoyang district, Hunan, China
Population
about 2,150
Coordinates
26.4550° N, 110.6417° E
Places within 50 km
58 (2 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 Malin

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Malin: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Malin

46 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Malin. The closest is Jigong Shan (Berg I Kina, Hunan) (12 km); the best-known is Huangmajie (18 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Malin

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Malin. The closest is Dazhen Reservoir (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Malin

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Malin. The closest is 宣风楼 (38 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Malin

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Malin. The closest is Langshan (25 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Buddhist sites near Malin

6 buddhist sites within 100 km of Malin. The closest is 南天寺 (26 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Malin

6 parks within 100 km of Malin. The closest is 王城公园 (38 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Malin

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 187 km on the road.

  1. Start in Malin
  2. 38 km 宣风楼 · heritage site, Shaoyang
  3. 31 km Huangmajie · viewpoint, Shaoyang
  4. 36 km 白云电站大坝 · lake, Shaoyang
  5. 53 km Langshan · nature spot, Hunan
  6. 25 km Dazhen Reservoir · reservoir, Shaoyang
  7. 4 km Back to Malin

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How to reach Malin

    All places near Malin by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Malin by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2346Jigong Shan (Berg I Kina, Hunan) (12 km)
    Other attractions1638World's Longest Alley (24 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs820Dazhen Reservoir (4 km)
    Forts & heritage210宣风楼 (38 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens29Langshan (25 km)
    Buddhist sites46南天寺 (26 km)
    Parks16王城公园 (38 km)
    Museums14武冈市博物馆 (38 km)
    Treks14广西越城岭主脊大穿越-中段 (45 km)
    Temples02Quyuan Miao (56 km)
    Waterfalls02漓源瀑布 (83 km)

    Malin: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Malin?

    Dazhen Reservoir (reservoir, about 4 km), Langshan (nature spot, about 25 km), Huangmajie (viewpoint, about 18 km), 白云电站大坝 (lake, about 42 km), Jigong Shan (Berg I Kina, Hunan) (viewpoint, about 12 km), 宣风楼 (heritage site, about 38 km).

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

    58 places on Spotwander: 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 16 other attractions, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Malin?

    Jigong Shan (Berg I Kina, Hunan), about 12 km by road; 照面山 (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Malin?

    Dazhen Reservoir, about 4 km by road; Waixi (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Malin?

    宣风楼, about 38 km by road; 舜皇山保护区缓冲区界碑 (41 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Malin?

    Start in Malin, visit 宣风楼, then Huangmajie, then 白云电站大坝, then Langshan, then Dazhen Reservoir, and drive back — about 187 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Malin?

    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.

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