Mentougou district, Beijing, China

Places to visit near Mentougou

Mentougou is a city in Mentougou district, Beijing, China, home to about 197,772 people. Within 50 km by road there are 182 places to visit — 37 forts & heritage, 31 museums, 23 buddhist sites and 19 parks. The must-see places are Fahai Temple (6 km), Cheng'en Temple (7 km) and Tanzhe Temple (9 km).

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Mentougou, Beijing
Mentougou, Mentougou district, Beijing, China. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mentougou at a glance

Location
Mentougou district, Beijing, China
Population
about 197,772
Coordinates
39.9382° N, 116.0931° E
Places within 50 km
182 (129 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for museums and parks

Top places to visit near Mentougou

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Forts & heritage near Mentougou

42 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mentougou. The closest is 周自齐墓 (2 km); the best-known is Summer Palace (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Mentougou

33 museums within 100 km of Mentougou. The closest is China Glacier Museum (7 km); the best-known is Wanping City (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Mentougou

25 buddhist sites within 100 km of Mentougou. The closest is Fahai Temple (6 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Mentougou

22 parks within 100 km of Mentougou. The closest is Beijing Winter Olympic Park (7 km); the best-known is Beijing Shijingshan Amusement Park (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mentougou

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mentougou. The closest is 八大处公园 (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Mentougou

14 caves within 100 km of Mentougou. The closest is 白云寺石窟 (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Mentougou

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mentougou
  2. 9 km 八大处公园 · nature spot, Shijingshan
  3. 4 km Fahai Temple · Buddhist site, Shijingshan
  4. 1 km Cheng'en Temple · Buddhist site, Shijingshan
  5. 12 km Jietai Temple · Buddhist site, Mentougou
  6. 8 km Tanzhe Temple · temple, Mentougou
  7. 9 km Back to Mentougou

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mentougou by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3742周自齐墓 (2 km)
    Museums3133China Glacier Museum (7 km)
    Buddhist sites2325Fahai Temple (6 km)
    Parks1922Beijing Winter Olympic Park (7 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1417八大处公园 (9 km)
    Caves1414白云寺石窟 (5 km)
    Other attractions1314辛亥滦州起义纪念园 (17 km)
    Temples1011Xifeng Temple (8 km)
    Churches88正福寺天主堂 (20 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints45大牛道山脊（沙参梁）小道 (13 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Kunming Lake (20 km)
    Mosques & dargahs55Niujie Mosque (29 km)
    Waterfalls22花沟一号瀑布 (12 km)

    Mentougou: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mentougou?

    Fahai Temple (Buddhist site, about 6 km), Cheng'en Temple (Buddhist site, about 7 km), Tanzhe Temple (temple, about 9 km), 八大处公园 (nature spot, about 9 km), Jietai Temple (Buddhist site, about 10 km), Fragrant Hills Park (hill, about 12 km).

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

    182 places on Spotwander: 37 forts & heritage, 31 museums, 23 buddhist sites, 19 parks, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mentougou?

    周自齐墓, about 2 km by road; 桃花庵开山祖师塔 (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Mentougou?

    China Glacier Museum, about 7 km by road; Zhuzhong Art Museum (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Mentougou?

    Fahai Temple, about 6 km by road; Cheng'en Temple (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mentougou?

    Start in Mentougou, visit 八大处公园, then Fahai Temple, then Cheng'en Temple, then Jietai Temple, then Tanzhe Temple, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mentougou?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for museums and parks.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Mentougou’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Mentougou on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.