Rizhao district, Linyi, China

Places to visit near Rizhao

Rizhao is a city in Rizhao district, Linyi, China, home to about 246,387 people. Within 50 km by road there are 97 places to visit — 52 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 parks and 7 museums. The must-see places are 日照市博物馆 (7 km), Lian Island (92 km) and Lingshan Dao (93 km).

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Rizhao, Linyi
Rizhao, Rizhao district, Linyi, China. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Rizhao at a glance

Location
Rizhao district, Linyi, China
Population
about 246,387
Coordinates
35.4275° N, 119.4553° E
Places within 50 km
97 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and museums

Top places to visit near Rizhao

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Rizhao: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Rizhao

79 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Rizhao. The closest is 小黄山 (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Rizhao

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Rizhao. The closest is 马陵水库大坝 (11 km); the best-known is Rizhao Shuiku (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Rizhao

16 parks within 100 km of Rizhao. The closest is 海曲印象文化广场 (1 km); the best-known is 东夷小镇 (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Rizhao

15 museums within 100 km of Rizhao. The closest is 日照市博物馆 (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Rizhao

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Rizhao. The closest is 金沙滩 (13 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Rizhao

6 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Rizhao. The closest is 达山岛 (76 km); the best-known is Lian Island (92 km). Best time: september to february.

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A one-day trip from Rizhao

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 45 km on the road.

  1. Start in Rizhao
  2. 6 km 小黄山 · viewpoint, Rizhao
  3. 10 km 三柱山 · viewpoint, Rizhao
  4. 6 km 日照民俗博物馆 · museum, Rizhao
  5. 5 km 日照市博物馆 · museum, Rizhao
  6. 9 km 奎山 · viewpoint, Rizhao
  7. 9 km Back to Rizhao

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How to reach Rizhao

    All places near Rizhao by distance

    Within 15 km of Rizhao

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Rizhao by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints5279小黄山 (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs820马陵水库大坝 (11 km)
    Parks1616海曲印象文化广场 (1 km)
    Museums715日照市博物馆 (7 km)
    Beaches & coast412金沙滩 (13 km)
    Other attractions711Rizhao Culture and Art Expo Center (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves06达山岛 (76 km)
    Forts & heritage13伽蓝殿 (41 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens22紫霞夕照景区 (36 km)
    Waterfalls01乌龙谈瀑布 (100 km)

    Rizhao: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Rizhao?

    日照市博物馆 (museum, about 7 km), 小黄山 (viewpoint, about 6 km), 日照民俗博物馆 (museum, about 8 km), 奎山 (viewpoint, about 9 km), 三柱山 (viewpoint, about 9 km), 石山子 (viewpoint, about 11 km).

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

    97 places on Spotwander: 52 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 16 parks, 7 museums, 4 beaches & coast.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Rizhao?

    小黄山, about 6 km by road; Huang Shan (Kulle I Kina, Shandong, Lat 35,43, Long 119,38) (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Rizhao?

    马陵水库大坝, about 11 km by road; Maling Shuiku (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Rizhao?

    海曲印象文化广场, about 1 km by road; Haiqu Park (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Rizhao?

    Start in Rizhao, visit 小黄山, then 三柱山, then 日照民俗博物馆, then 日照市博物馆, then 奎山, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Rizhao?

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

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