Shizhu Tujia Autonomous district, Chongqing, China

Places to visit near Nanbin

Nanbin is a town in Shizhu Tujia Autonomous district, Chongqing, China. Within 50 km by road there are 15 places to visit — 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 parks, 4 hill stations & viewpoints and 2 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Tiansheng Three Natural Bridges (87 km), 816 Nuclear Military Plant (89 km) and Baiheliang Underwater Museum (96 km).

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Nanbin at a glance

Location
Shizhu Tujia Autonomous district, Chongqing, China
Coordinates
29.9994° N, 108.1091° E
Places within 50 km
15
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 Nanbin

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Nanbin: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Nanbin

23 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Nanbin. The closest is Dongfeng Shuiku (15 km); the best-known is Shiban Reservoir (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Nanbin

9 parks within 100 km of Nanbin. The closest is 丰都鬼城 (49 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Nanbin

7 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Nanbin. The closest is 岩石观景 (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Nanbin

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Nanbin. The closest is Tudiyan Cemetery (34 km); the best-known is Shibaozhai (59 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Nanbin

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Nanbin. The closest is Huanghua Island National Wetland Park (47 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Buddhist sites near Nanbin

2 buddhist sites within 100 km of Nanbin. The closest is 三教寺 (4 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 三教寺 · Buddhist site · Shizhu Tujia Autonomous · ~4 km
  • 天佛寺 · Buddhist site · Fengdu · ~52 km

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A one-day trip from Nanbin

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 266 km on the road.

  1. Start in Nanbin
  2. 22 km Shiban Reservoir · reservoir, Fengdu
  3. 37 km 箐口天坑 · viewpoint, Wulong
  4. 62 km Baijiangdong Shuiku · lake, Fengdu
  5. 7 km Kuzhugou Reservoir · reservoir, Fengdu
  6. 96 km Dafengbao · viewpoint, Shizhu Tujia Autonomous
  7. 42 km Back to Nanbin

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How to reach Nanbin

    All places near Nanbin by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Nanbin by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs523Dongfeng Shuiku (15 km)
    Other attractions115獐子崖1号观景平台 (43 km)
    Parks19丰都鬼城 (49 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints47岩石观景 (4 km)
    Forts & heritage27Tudiyan Cemetery (34 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens15Huanghua Island National Wetland Park (47 km)
    Buddhist sites12三教寺 (4 km)
    Museums01Baiheliang Underwater Museum (96 km)
    Temples01Shuanggui Temple (98 km)
    Waterfalls01Qinglong (94 km)
    Caves01虎穴探险 (98 km)

    Nanbin: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Nanbin?

    Shiban Reservoir (reservoir, about 22 km), 岩石观景 (viewpoint, about 4 km), 三教寺 (Buddhist site, about 4 km), Dongfeng Shuiku (lake, about 15 km), Dafengbao (viewpoint, about 42 km), Tengzigou Dam (dam, about 17 km).

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

    15 places on Spotwander: 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 1 attraction, 1 park, 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest lake to Nanbin?

    Dongfeng Shuiku, about 15 km by road; Tengzigou Dam (17 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Nanbin?

    丰都鬼城, about 49 km by road; Shuangguishan National Forest Park (51 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Nanbin?

    岩石观景, about 4 km by road; Fangdou Shan (berg) (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Nanbin?

    Start in Nanbin, visit Shiban Reservoir, then 箐口天坑, then Baijiangdong Shuiku, then Kuzhugou Reservoir, then Dafengbao, and drive back — about 266 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Nanbin?

    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 Nanbin

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