Chengdu district, Sichuan, China

Places to visit near Pitong

Pitong is a town in Chengdu district, Sichuan, China. Within 50 km by road there are 154 places to visit — 34 forts & heritage, 37 parks, 20 museums and 9 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Jinsha Site Museum (23 km), Jinsha Culture Relict Site (23 km) and Du Fu Thatched Cottage (27 km).

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Pitong at a glance

Location
Chengdu district, Sichuan, China
Coordinates
30.8099° N, 103.8825° E
Places within 50 km
154 (23 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks and museums

Top places to visit near Pitong

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Pitong: 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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Forts & heritage near Pitong

43 forts & heritage within 100 km of Pitong. The closest is 从帝陵 (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Pitong

37 parks within 100 km of Pitong. The closest is 杜鹃公园 (1 km); the best-known is Culture Park (28 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Pitong

23 museums within 100 km of Pitong. The closest is 电子科技博物馆 (9 km); the best-known is Jinsha Site Museum (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Pitong

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Pitong. The closest is 刘公馆 (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Pitong

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Pitong. The closest is Xiangyang Reservoir (41 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Buddhist sites near Pitong

10 buddhist sites within 100 km of Pitong. The closest is 东林寺 (10 km); the best-known is Wenshu Monastery (29 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Pitong

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 57 km on the road.

  1. Start in Pitong
  2. 23 km Jinsha Site Museum · museum, Chengdu
  3. 1 km Jinsha Culture Relict Site · heritage site, Chengdu
  4. 3 km Du Fu Thatched Cottage · museum, Chengdu
  5. 28 km Wangcong Temple · temple, Chengdu
  6. 1 km 从帝陵 · heritage site, Chengdu
  7. 1 km Back to Pitong

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How to reach Pitong

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    Within 15 km of Pitong

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Pitong by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage3443从帝陵 (1 km)
    Parks3737杜鹃公园 (1 km)
    Other attractions2631望帝雕塑 (1 km)
    Museums2023电子科技博物馆 (9 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints914刘公馆 (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs311Xiangyang Reservoir (41 km)
    Buddhist sites710东林寺 (10 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens56农科花海 (10 km)
    Mosques & dargahs66Pixian Mosque (1 km)
    Temples45Wangcong Temple (1 km)
    Caves04雷神洞 (51 km)
    Waterfalls12水晶溶洞 (49 km)
    Churches11张家巷天主教堂 (30 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11湖心岛 (9 km)

    Pitong: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Pitong?

    从帝陵 (heritage site, about 1 km), Wangcong Temple (temple, about 1 km), Jinsha Site Museum (museum, about 23 km), Jinsha Culture Relict Site (heritage site, about 23 km), Du Fu Thatched Cottage (museum, about 27 km), Yongling Mausoleum (tomb, about 27 km).

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

    154 places on Spotwander: 34 forts & heritage, 37 parks, 26 other attractions, 20 museums, 9 hill stations & viewpoints.

    Which is the nearest fort to Pitong?

    从帝陵, about 1 km by road; Boluo Cun Site (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Pitong?

    杜鹃公园, about 1 km by road; Chuangzhi Park (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Pitong?

    电子科技博物馆, about 9 km by road; Luyeyuan Stone Sculpture Art Museum (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Pitong?

    Start in Pitong, visit Jinsha Site Museum, then Jinsha Culture Relict Site, then Du Fu Thatched Cottage, then Wangcong Temple, then 从帝陵, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Pitong?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks and museums.

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