Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture district, Yunnan, China

Places to visit near Shimen

Shimen is a town in Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture district, Yunnan, China. Within 50 km by road there are 53 places to visit — 7 forts & heritage, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 museums and 5 temples. The must-see places are Xingjiao Temple (79 km), 周保中将军纪念馆（周保中故居） (87 km) and Chongsheng Temple (93 km).

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Shimen at a glance

Location
Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture district, Yunnan, China
Coordinates
25.8948° N, 99.4294° E
Places within 50 km
53
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums and temples

Top places to visit near Shimen

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Shimen: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

More places near Shimen

  • 李菘故居 · attraction · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~2 km
  • Old Stage · fort · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~2 km
  • Tongjing Bridge · attraction · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~28 km
  • 检槽桥 · attraction · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~28 km
  • Heping Benzhu Temple · temple · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~3 km
  • 西竺寺 · temple · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~4 km
  • 王母寺 · temple · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~4 km
  • Guling Temple · Buddhist site · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~6 km
  • 香山寺 · Buddhist site · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~6 km
  • 虎头寺 · temple · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~7 km
  • Small Farm · attraction · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~7 km
  • Former Residence of Martyr Yang Shaoyu · attraction · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~7 km

Things to see near Shimen, by type

Forts & heritage near Shimen

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Shimen. The closest is Old Stage (2 km); the best-known is Qingyun Bridge (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Shimen

22 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Shimen. The closest is 勒子箐水库 (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • 勒子箐水库 · lake · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~15 km
  • Tianchi · lake · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~19 km
  • Miaowei Dam · lake · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~34 km
  • Gongguoqiao Dam · lake · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~45 km
  • 玉皇阁水库 · lake · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~47 km
  • 双涧水库 · lake · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~49 km

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Museums near Shimen

12 museums within 100 km of Shimen. The closest is Sait Culture Museum (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Temples near Shimen

11 temples within 100 km of Shimen. The closest is Heping Benzhu Temple (3 km); the best-known is Wen Miao Confucian Temple (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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Buddhist sites near Shimen

11 buddhist sites within 100 km of Shimen. The closest is Guling Temple (6 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Guling Temple · Buddhist site · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~6 km
  • 香山寺 · Buddhist site · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~6 km
  • Lingjiu Temple · Buddhist site · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~64 km
  • Chongsheng Temple · Buddhist site · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~93 km · Must-see
  • 圣源寺 · Buddhist site · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~85 km
  • Baoxiang Temple · Buddhist site · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~85 km

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Shimen

6 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Shimen. The closest is Viewing Platform of Beishan Chongiou (7 km); the best-known is 云龙东太极观景台 (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Shimen

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 36 km on the road.

  1. Start in Shimen
  2. 8 km Qingyun Bridge · heritage site, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture
  3. 3 km 云龙东太极观景台 · viewpoint, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture
  4. 8 km Waterfalls · waterfall, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture
  5. 3 km Wen Miao Confucian Temple · temple, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture
  6. 1 km Small Iron Bridge · heritage site, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture
  7. 13 km Back to Shimen

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From travellers near Shimen

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How to reach Shimen

    All places near Shimen by distance

    Within 15 km of Shimen

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Miaowei Dam · lake · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~34 km
    • 义风桥 · fort · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~40 km
    • Gongguoqiao Dam · lake · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~45 km
    • 水城藤桥 · attraction · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~45 km
    • Rattan Bridge · attraction · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~47 km
    • 玉皇阁水库 · lake · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~47 km
    • 双涧水库 · lake · Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture · ~49 km

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Shimen by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage737Old Stage (2 km)
    Other attractions2635李菘故居 (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs622勒子箐水库 (15 km)
    Museums312Sait Culture Museum (7 km)
    Temples511Heping Benzhu Temple (3 km)
    Buddhist sites211Guling Temple (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints26Viewing Platform of Beishan Chongiou (7 km)
    Waterfalls16Waterfalls (11 km)
    Caves06Qingyuan Cave (69 km)
    Parks14蟠龙公园 (8 km)
    Churches02Christ Church of Dali (95 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves02Nanzhao Folklore Island (95 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01苍山洱海国家级自然保护区 (83 km)

    Shimen: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Shimen?

    虎头山道教建筑群 (attraction, about 7 km), Qingyun Bridge (heritage site, about 8 km), 云龙东太极观景台 (viewpoint, about 10 km), Waterfalls (waterfall, about 11 km), Small Iron Bridge (heritage site, about 13 km), Wen Miao Confucian Temple (temple, about 14 km).

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

    53 places on Spotwander: 7 forts & heritage, 26 other attractions, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 museums, 5 temples.

    Which is the nearest fort to Shimen?

    Old Stage, about 2 km by road; Longevity Palace (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Shimen?

    勒子箐水库, about 15 km by road; Tianchi (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Shimen?

    Sait Culture Museum, about 7 km by road; 復甲留芳家庭生态博物馆 (7 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Shimen?

    Start in Shimen, visit Qingyun Bridge, then 云龙东太极观景台, then Waterfalls, then Wen Miao Confucian Temple, then Small Iron Bridge, and drive back — about 36 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Shimen?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums and temples.

    Towns near Shimen

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