Xishuangbanna district, Yunnan, China

Places to visit near Menghai

Menghai is a town in Xishuangbanna district, Yunnan, China. Within 50 km by road there are 22 places to visit — 10 buddhist sites, 0 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 0 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Loi Pangnao (89 km) and Nuofu Church (96 km).

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Menghai at a glance

Location
Xishuangbanna district, Yunnan, China
Coordinates
21.9532° N, 100.3841° E
Places within 50 km
22
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints

Top places to visit near Menghai

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Menghai: 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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Buddhist sites near Menghai

73 buddhist sites within 100 km of Menghai. The closest is Manduan Buddhist Temple (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Menghai

17 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Menghai. The closest is Mangjing Viewpoint Terrace (55 km); the best-known is Loi Pangnao (89 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Menghai

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Menghai. The closest is Mengbang Reservoir (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Menghai

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Menghai. The closest is 王震部长试验田纪念碑 (52 km); the best-known is Monument to Premier Zhou Enlai's Inspection of the Tropical Crops Research Institute and Sino-Myanmar Talks (52 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Menghai

12 churches within 100 km of Menghai. The closest is 曼允教堂 (54 km); the best-known is Nuofu Church (96 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Menghai

9 parks within 100 km of Menghai. The closest is 西双版纳融创乐园 (47 km); the best-known is Xishuangbanna Tropical Flowers and Plants Garden (52 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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A one-day trip from Menghai

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 159 km on the road.

  1. Start in Menghai
  2. 4 km Manduan Buddhist Temple · Buddhist site, Xishuangbanna
  3. 10 km Mengbang Reservoir · reservoir, Xishuangbanna
  4. 64 km Manfeilong Reservoir · reservoir, Xishuangbanna
  5. 21 km Jinghong Dam · dam, Xishuangbanna
  6. 19 km 曼点水库 · lake, Xishuangbanna
  7. 41 km Back to Menghai

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How to reach Menghai

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Menghai by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites1073Manduan Buddhist Temple (4 km)
    Other attractions431云茶苑 (8 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints017Mangjing Viewpoint Terrace (55 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs513Mengbang Reservoir (14 km)
    Forts & heritage012王震部长试验田纪念碑 (52 km)
    Churches012曼允教堂 (54 km)
    Parks19西双版纳融创乐园 (47 km)
    Museums06Xishuangbanna Natural History Museum (52 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens06Botanical Garden of Xishuangbanna South Medicine (53 km)
    Temples23戒堂 (10 km)

    Menghai: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Menghai?

    Manduan Buddhist Temple (Buddhist site, about 4 km), 景真八角亭 (attraction, about 10 km), Mengbang Reservoir (reservoir, about 14 km), 云茶苑 (attraction, about 8 km), 戒堂 (temple, about 10 km), 景真佛寺 (Buddhist site, about 10 km).

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

    22 places on Spotwander: 10 buddhist sites, 4 other attractions, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 park, 2 temples.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Menghai?

    Manduan Buddhist Temple, about 4 km by road; 景真佛寺 (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Menghai?

    Mangjing Viewpoint Terrace, about 55 km by road; Princess Banyan (56 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Menghai?

    Mengbang Reservoir, about 14 km by road; Manmai Reservoir (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Menghai?

    Start in Menghai, visit Manduan Buddhist Temple, then Mengbang Reservoir, then Manfeilong Reservoir, then Jinghong Dam, then 曼点水库, and drive back — about 159 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Menghai?

    October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints.

    Towns near Menghai

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