Jieyang City district, Guangdong, China

Places to visit near Puning

Puning is a city in Jieyang City district, Guangdong, China, home to about 118,023 people. Within 50 km by road there are 108 places to visit — 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 28 parks, 8 forts & heritage and 14 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Lingshan Temple (34 km), Jieyang Tower (45 km) and Queshi Scenic Area (65 km).

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Puning, Guangdong
Puning, Jieyang City district, Guangdong, China. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Puning at a glance

Location
Jieyang City district, Guangdong, China
Population
about 118,023
Coordinates
23.3107° N, 116.1687° E
Places within 50 km
108 (2 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

Top places to visit near Puning

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Puning

32 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Puning. The closest is Tangkeng Shuiku (16 km); the best-known is Qiufengling Reservoir (30 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Puning

30 parks within 100 km of Puning. The closest is 怡薰园 (1 km); the best-known is 德安里 (18 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Puning

22 forts & heritage within 100 km of Puning. The closest is Dananshan Hongchang Jiuzhi (30 km); the best-known is Jieyang Tower (45 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Puning

19 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Puning. The closest is 铁山 (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Puning

17 museums within 100 km of Puning. The closest is 普宁市博物馆 (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Puning

16 buddhist sites within 100 km of Puning. The closest is 仙师老母庙 (4 km); the best-known is Peifeng Pagoda (22 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Puning

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 93 km on the road.

  1. Start in Puning
  2. 3 km 普宁市博物馆 · museum, Jieyang City
  3. 36 km Lingshan Temple · temple, Shantou
  4. 32 km Peifeng Pagoda · Buddhist site, Jieyang City
  5. 3 km 德安里 · park, Jieyang City
  6. 1 km 方方纪念馆 · museum, Jieyang City
  7. 18 km Back to Puning

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How to reach Puning

    All places near Puning by distance

    Within 15 km of Puning

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Puning by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1832Tangkeng Shuiku (16 km)
    Parks2830怡薰园 (1 km)
    Forts & heritage822Dananshan Hongchang Jiuzhi (30 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1419铁山 (8 km)
    Museums617普宁市博物馆 (3 km)
    Buddhist sites1216仙师老母庙 (4 km)
    Other attractions1214普宁市道教三王古庙 (2 km)
    Temples79Cuifeng Yansi (23 km)
    Beaches & coast09华家沙坝 (55 km)
    Waterfalls04黄布寨瀑布 (51 km)
    Churches24Shiguang Church (35 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Mayu Island (74 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11植物园 (40 km)

    Puning: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Puning?

    普宁市博物馆 (museum, about 3 km), Lingshan Temple (temple, about 34 km), 方方纪念馆 (museum, about 18 km), 德安里 (park, about 18 km), Peifeng Pagoda (Buddhist site, about 22 km), Jieyang Tower (heritage site, about 45 km).

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

    108 places on Spotwander: 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 28 parks, 8 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Puning?

    Tangkeng Shuiku, about 16 km by road; Baishaxi (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Puning?

    怡薰园, about 1 km by road; 利泰飞鹅岭农业生态公园 (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Puning?

    Dananshan Hongchang Jiuzhi, about 30 km by road; Dadian Zushi Stupa (34 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Puning?

    Start in Puning, visit 普宁市博物馆, then Lingshan Temple, then Peifeng Pagoda, then 德安里, then 方方纪念馆, and drive back — about 93 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Puning?

    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.

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