Yichang district, Hubei, China

Places to visit near Mingfeng

Mingfeng is a town in Yichang district, Hubei, China. Within 50 km by road there are 26 places to visit — 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 parks, 2 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Yuquan Temple (38 km) and Sanyou Cave (61 km).

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Mingfeng at a glance

Location
Yichang district, Hubei, China
Coordinates
31.0617° N, 111.6428° E
Places within 50 km
26 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Mingfeng

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mingfeng

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

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Parks near Mingfeng

38 parks within 100 km of Mingfeng. The closest is 临沮公园 (37 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Mingfeng

18 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Mingfeng. The closest is Three Gorges Longyin Valley Eco Tourism Area (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Mingfeng

17 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mingfeng. The closest is Guanling Mausoleum (34 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Mingfeng

16 museums within 100 km of Mingfeng. The closest is 川汉铁路黄花场桥墩 (42 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mingfeng

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mingfeng. The closest is 百里荒风景区 (22 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Mingfeng

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 140 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mingfeng
  2. 32 km Guandaohe Reservoir · reservoir, Yichang
  3. 7 km Yuquan Temple · Buddhist site, Yichang
  4. 13 km Guanling Mausoleum · tomb, Yichang
  5. 21 km Gonghe Reservoir · reservoir, Yichang
  6. 32 km Zhanghe Reservoir · reservoir, Yichang
  7. 35 km Back to Mingfeng

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mingfeng by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1038Gonghe Reservoir (14 km)
    Parks238临沮公园 (37 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints218Three Gorges Longyin Valley Eco Tourism Area (12 km)
    Forts & heritage317Guanling Mausoleum (34 km)
    Museums516川汉铁路黄花场桥墩 (42 km)
    Other attractions014漳河镇 (53 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens18百里荒风景区 (22 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves06西坝岛 (64 km)
    Buddhist sites14Yuquan Temple (38 km)
    Churches04宜昌市基督教两会 (67 km)
    Waterfalls22Three Gorges Waterfall (42 km)
    Temples02Huangling Temple (74 km)
    Beaches & coast02庙咀信号台 (66 km)
    Caves01Sanyou Cave (61 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Yichang Mosque (66 km)

    Mingfeng: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mingfeng?

    Gonghe Reservoir (reservoir, about 14 km), Yuquan Temple (Buddhist site, about 38 km), Guandaohe Reservoir (reservoir, about 32 km), Guanling Mausoleum (tomb, about 34 km), Zhanghe Reservoir (reservoir, about 35 km), Xibeikou Reservoir (reservoir, about 37 km).

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

    26 places on Spotwander: 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 parks, 2 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 forts & heritage, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Mingfeng?

    Gonghe Reservoir, about 14 km by road; Guandaohe Reservoir (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Mingfeng?

    临沮公园, about 37 km by road; 下坪湿地公园 (48 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Mingfeng?

    Three Gorges Longyin Valley Eco Tourism Area, about 12 km by road; 太阳山 (48 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mingfeng?

    Start in Mingfeng, visit Guandaohe Reservoir, then Yuquan Temple, then Guanling Mausoleum, then Gonghe Reservoir, then Zhanghe Reservoir, and drive back — about 140 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mingfeng?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Mingfeng

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