Chamdo City district, Chamdo City, China

Places to visit near Samdo

Samdo is a town in Chamdo City district, Chamdo City, China. Within 50 km by road there are 23 places to visit — 11 buddhist sites, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 0 forts & heritage and 1 parks. The must-see places are Main Hall of Chajiema (25 km), Riwoche Monastery (25 km) and Xiao'enda Site (63 km).

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Samdo at a glance

Location
Chamdo City district, Chamdo City, China
Coordinates
31.2143° N, 96.5994° E
Places within 50 km
23 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Samdo

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Samdo: 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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Buddhist sites near Samdo

40 buddhist sites within 100 km of Samdo. The closest is Chayab Monastery (12 km); the best-known is Riwoche Monastery (25 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Samdo

39 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Samdo. The closest is 罗日 (20 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Samdo

7 forts & heritage within 100 km of Samdo. The closest is Xiao'enda Site (63 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Samdo

5 parks within 100 km of Samdo. The closest is 317国道1314 (12 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Temples near Samdo

4 temples within 100 km of Samdo. The closest is Main Hall of Chajiema (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Samdo

3 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Samdo. The closest is Reu Tso (70 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Samdo

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 84 km on the road.

  1. Start in Samdo
  2. 20 km 罗日 · viewpoint, Chamdo City
  3. 3 km 加圭拉 · viewpoint, Chamdo City
  4. 15 km 崩勒溶洞 · cave, Chamdo City
  5. 20 km Riwoche Monastery · monastery, Chamdo City
  6. 1 km Main Hall of Chajiema · temple, Chamdo City
  7. 25 km Back to Samdo

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How to reach Samdo

    All places near Samdo by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Samdo by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites1140Chayab Monastery (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints739罗日 (20 km)
    Forts & heritage07Xiao'enda Site (63 km)
    Other attractions26类乌齐欢迎你 (2 km)
    Parks15317国道1314 (12 km)
    Temples14Main Hall of Chajiema (25 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs03Reu Tso (70 km)
    Museums02昌都市革命历史博物馆 (68 km)
    Caves11崩勒溶洞 (16 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01西藏昌都清真寺 (70 km)

    Samdo: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Samdo?

    Main Hall of Chajiema (temple, about 25 km), Riwoche Monastery (monastery, about 25 km), 崩勒溶洞 (cave, about 16 km), 罗日 (viewpoint, about 20 km), 加圭拉 (viewpoint, about 22 km), 鄂玉扎 (viewpoint, about 25 km).

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

    23 places on Spotwander: 11 buddhist sites, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 2 other attractions, 1 park, 1 temple.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Samdo?

    Chayab Monastery, about 12 km by road; Pakhsa Hermitage (18 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Samdo?

    罗日, about 20 km by road; 加圭拉 (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Samdo?

    Xiao'enda Site, about 63 km by road; 昌都解放纪念碑 (69 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Samdo?

    Start in Samdo, visit 罗日, then 加圭拉, then 崩勒溶洞, then Riwoche Monastery, then Main Hall of Chajiema, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Samdo?

    October to March for buddhist sites; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Samdo

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