Nanning district, Guangxi, China

Places to visit near Nanning

Nanning is a city in Nanning district, Guangxi, China, home to about 803,788 people. Within 50 km by road there are 130 places to visit — 35 parks, 16 museums, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 13 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Museum of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (2 km), Nanning People's Park (2 km) and Qingxiu Mountain Scenic Spot Zone (10 km).

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Nanning, Guangxi
Nanning, Nanning district, Guangxi, China. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Nanning at a glance

Location
Nanning district, Guangxi, China
Population
about 803,788
Coordinates
22.8167° N, 108.3167° E
Places within 50 km
130 (3 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 forts & heritage; year-round for parks and museums

Top places to visit near Nanning

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Nanning: 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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Parks near Nanning

35 parks within 100 km of Nanning. The closest is 中山路历史文化街区 (1 km); the best-known is Nanning People's Park (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Nanning

18 museums within 100 km of Nanning. The closest is 南宁建制博物馆 (1 km); the best-known is Museum of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Nanning

16 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Nanning. The closest is Nanhu Lake Park (4 km); the best-known is Tianbao Reservoir (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Nanning

15 forts & heritage within 100 km of Nanning. The closest is Metal Ring (1 km); the best-known is Zhenning Fort (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Nanning

13 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Nanning. The closest is Shade Plants Garden (2 km); the best-known is Qingxiu Mountain Scenic Spot Zone (10 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Nanning

9 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Nanning. The closest is The Scenic Area of Wangxin Slope (3 km); the best-known is 药王谷 (24 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Nanning

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 23 km on the road.

  1. Start in Nanning
  2. 1 km Nanning Mosque · mosque, Nanning
  3. 2 km Nanning People's Park · park, Nanning
  4. 10 km Qingxiu Mountain Scenic Spot Zone · nature spot, Nanning
  5. 8 km Museum of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region · museum, Nanning
  6. 2 km 南宁建制博物馆 · museum, Nanning
  7. 0 km Back to Nanning

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How to reach Nanning

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    Within 15 km of Nanning

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Nanning by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks3535中山路历史文化街区 (1 km)
    Other attractions3030Yongzhou Ancient City (1 km)
    Museums1618南宁建制博物馆 (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs616Nanhu Lake Park (4 km)
    Forts & heritage1315Metal Ring (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1313Shade Plants Garden (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints79The Scenic Area of Wangxin Slope (3 km)
    Temples33City God Temple (1 km)
    Churches22天主教广西教区主教府 (5 km)
    Buddhist sites22水月庵 (10 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Nanning Mosque (1 km)
    Beaches & coast11小银滩 (24 km)
    Caves11Yiling Cave (31 km)

    Nanning: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Nanning?

    Museum of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (museum, about 2 km), Nanning People's Park (park, about 2 km), Qingxiu Mountain Scenic Spot Zone (nature spot, about 10 km), 南宁建制博物馆 (museum, about 1 km), Nanning Mosque (mosque, about 1 km), Guangxi Science and Technology Museum (museum, about 1 km).

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

    130 places on Spotwander: 35 parks, 30 other attractions, 16 museums, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 forts & heritage.

    Which is the nearest park to Nanning?

    中山路历史文化街区, about 1 km by road; Nanning People's Park (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Nanning?

    南宁建制博物馆, about 1 km by road; Guangxi Science and Technology Museum (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Nanning?

    Nanhu Lake Park, about 4 km by road; Qingxiu Lake Park (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Nanning?

    Start in Nanning, visit Nanning Mosque, then Nanning People's Park, then Qingxiu Mountain Scenic Spot Zone, then Museum of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, then 南宁建制博物馆, and drive back — about 23 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Nanning?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and museums.

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