Diqing district, Yunnan, China

Places to visit near Shengping

Shengping is a town in Diqing district, Yunnan, China. Within 50 km by road there are 162 places to visit — 92 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 buddhist sites, 12 forts & heritage and 0 churches. The must-see places are Feilai Monastery (6 km), Mingyong Glacier (21 km) and Kawagarbo (29 km).

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Shengping at a glance

Location
Diqing district, Yunnan, China
Coordinates
28.4856° N, 98.9114° E
Places within 50 km
162 (4 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 churches

Top places to visit near Shengping

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Shengping

128 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Shengping. The closest is 里尼 (4 km); the best-known is Mingyong Glacier (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Buddhist sites near Shengping

35 buddhist sites within 100 km of Shengping. The closest is Kawa Karpo Lhakhang (1 km); the best-known is Feilai Monastery (6 km). Best time: october to march.

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Forts & heritage near Shengping

14 forts & heritage within 100 km of Shengping. The closest is 玛尼石堆 (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Shengping

10 churches within 100 km of Shengping. The closest is Cizhong Catholic Church (63 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Shengping

8 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Shengping. The closest is Lake Gongka (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Waterfalls near Shengping

4 waterfalls within 100 km of Shengping. The closest is Yubeng Hiking (19 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Shengping

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 66 km on the road.

  1. Start in Shengping
  2. 3 km Lake Gongka · lake, Diqing
  3. 22 km Mingyong Glacier · viewpoint, Nyingchi Prefecture
  4. 7 km Kawagarbo · viewpoint, Nyingchi Prefecture
  5. 15 km Yubeng Hiking · waterfall, Nyingchi Prefecture
  6. 13 km Feilai Monastery · monastery, Diqing
  7. 6 km Back to Shengping

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Shengping by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints92128里尼 (4 km)
    Buddhist sites2235Kawa Karpo Lhakhang (1 km)
    Other attractions2031Adunzi Old Town (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1214玛尼石堆 (5 km)
    Churches010Cizhong Catholic Church (63 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs48Lake Gongka (3 km)
    Waterfalls34Yubeng Hiking (19 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens24Meili Snow Mountain Scenic Area (6 km)
    Caves13巴都称郎 (24 km)
    Treks33Yubeng Ninong Route (19 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Deqin Mosque (1 km)
    Temples11Flying Temple Viewpoint (8 km)
    Parks11夏时小花海 (35 km)
    Museums01得荣县红军长征陈列馆 (73 km)

    Shengping: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Shengping?

    Feilai Monastery (monastery, about 6 km), Mingyong Glacier (viewpoint, about 21 km), Lake Gongka (lake, about 3 km), Kawagarbo (viewpoint, about 29 km), Yubeng Hiking (waterfall, about 19 km), 巴都称郎 (cave, about 24 km).

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

    162 places on Spotwander: 92 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 buddhist sites, 20 other attractions, 12 forts & heritage, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Shengping?

    里尼, about 4 km by road; Wunongding Viewpoint (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Shengping?

    Kawa Karpo Lhakhang, about 1 km by road; Deqin Temple (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Shengping?

    玛尼石堆, about 5 km by road; 贡水“百虽”府 (9 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Shengping?

    Start in Shengping, visit Lake Gongka, then Mingyong Glacier, then Kawagarbo, then Yubeng Hiking, then Feilai Monastery, and drive back — about 66 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Shengping?

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

    Towns near Shengping

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