Leshan district, Sichuan, China

Places to visit near Shawan

Shawan is a town in Leshan district, Sichuan, China. Within 50 km by road there are 137 places to visit — 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 buddhist sites, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 14 parks. The must-see places are Fuhu Temple (25 km), Baoguo Temple (25 km) and Gongzui Reservoir (25 km).

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Shawan at a glance

Location
Leshan district, Sichuan, China
Coordinates
29.4112° N, 103.5433° E
Places within 50 km
137 (10 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for buddhist sites; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Shawan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Shawan: 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 Shawan

72 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Shawan. The closest is 手爬岩 (16 km); the best-known is Mount Emei Scenic Area (29 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Buddhist sites near Shawan

40 buddhist sites within 100 km of Shawan. The closest is 光影喷泉表演塔 (24 km); the best-known is Fuhu Temple (25 km). Best time: october to march.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Shawan

27 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Shawan. The closest is Shawan Power Plant (13 km); the best-known is Gongzui Reservoir (25 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Shawan

19 parks within 100 km of Shawan. The closest is 德胜广场 (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Forts & heritage near Shawan

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Shawan. The closest is 徐文科烈士纪念碑 (12 km); the best-known is Leshan Giant Buddha (33 km). Best time: october to february.

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Museums near Shawan

7 museums within 100 km of Shawan. The closest is Mt. Emei Museum (25 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Shawan

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 Shawan
  2. 25 km Baoguo Temple · Buddhist site, Leshan
  3. 1 km Fuhu Temple · Buddhist site, Leshan
  4. 1 km Leiyin Monastery · monastery, Leshan
  5. 5 km Hongchunping Temple · Buddhist site, Leshan
  6. 36 km Gongzui Reservoir · reservoir, Leshan
  7. 25 km Back to Shawan

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    Within 15 km of Shawan

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Shawan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2872手爬岩 (16 km)
    Buddhist sites3540光影喷泉表演塔 (24 km)
    Other attractions2229范店一线天 (14 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs827Shawan Power Plant (13 km)
    Parks1419德胜广场 (1 km)
    Forts & heritage610徐文科烈士纪念碑 (12 km)
    Museums67Mt. Emei Museum (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens37峨眉山植物园 (32 km)
    Temples56Xinkaisi (24 km)
    Caves55Jiulao Cave (29 km)
    Waterfalls23Avalokitesvara Waterfall (31 km)
    Treks12Road to Golden Peak (via Yixiantian) (27 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves11桃花岛 (15 km)
    Churches11Big Church Building (32 km)
    Beaches & coast01沙地 (63 km)

    Shawan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Shawan?

    Fuhu Temple (Buddhist site, about 25 km), Baoguo Temple (Buddhist site, about 25 km), Gongzui Reservoir (reservoir, about 25 km), Leiyin Monastery (monastery, about 26 km), Hongchunping Temple (Buddhist site, about 28 km), Mount Emei Scenic Area (viewpoint, about 29 km).

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

    137 places on Spotwander: 28 hill stations & viewpoints, 35 buddhist sites, 22 other attractions, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 14 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Shawan?

    手爬岩, about 16 km by road; 杨林山 (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Shawan?

    光影喷泉表演塔, about 24 km by road; Fuhu Temple (25 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Shawan?

    Shawan Power Plant, about 13 km by road; Angu Hydropower Station (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Shawan?

    Start in Shawan, visit Baoguo Temple, then Fuhu Temple, then Leiyin Monastery, then Hongchunping Temple, then Gongzui Reservoir, and drive back — about 93 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Shawan?

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

    Towns near Shawan

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Shawan’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.