Honghe district, Yunnan, China

Places to visit near Wenlan

Wenlan is a town in Honghe district, Yunnan, China. Within 50 km by road there are 87 places to visit — 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 forts & heritage, 11 parks and 14 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are 周家宅院 (5 km), Honghe Prefectural Museum (8 km) and Wujiazhai Rail Road Bridge (45 km).

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Wenlan at a glance

Location
Honghe district, Yunnan, China
Coordinates
23.3600° N, 103.4368° E
Places within 50 km
87 (3 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for parks and mosques & dargahs

Top places to visit near Wenlan

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Wenlan: 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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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Wenlan

31 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Wenlan. The closest is 南湖 (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Wenlan

19 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wenlan. The closest is French Customs House (?) (4 km); the best-known is 周家宅院 (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Wenlan

15 parks within 100 km of Wenlan. The closest is 石榴公园 (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Mosques & dargahs near Wenlan

15 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Wenlan. The closest is Xinzhai Mosque (32 km); the best-known is 大庄清真寺 (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Wenlan

15 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Wenlan. The closest is Mount Dalianhua (28 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Buddhist sites near Wenlan

14 buddhist sites within 100 km of Wenlan. The closest is 人寿寺 (4 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Wenlan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 18 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wenlan
  2. 4 km Former Site of Mengzi Customs · museum, Honghe
  3. 1 km French Customs House (?) · heritage site, Honghe
  4. 1 km NSAU-Mengzi Memorial Hall · monument, Honghe
  5. 1 km 周家宅院 · heritage site, Honghe
  6. 3 km Honghe Prefectural Museum · museum, Honghe
  7. 8 km Back to Wenlan

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    Within 15 km of Wenlan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wenlan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1431南湖 (5 km)
    Other attractions1324黑龙潭 (3 km)
    Forts & heritage1019French Customs House (?) (4 km)
    Parks1115石榴公园 (4 km)
    Mosques & dargahs1415Xinzhai Mosque (32 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints415Mount Dalianhua (28 km)
    Buddhist sites614人寿寺 (4 km)
    Museums912Former Site of Mengzi Customs (4 km)
    Temples47Mengzi Confucian Temple (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens13法国花园 (4 km)
    Waterfalls03Yasha Di Waterfall Hot Spring (52 km)
    Caves02Swallow Cave (62 km)
    Churches11鲁都克天主教堂 (36 km)

    Wenlan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wenlan?

    周家宅院 (heritage site, about 5 km), Honghe Prefectural Museum (museum, about 8 km), Former Site of Mengzi Customs (museum, about 4 km), French Customs House (?) (heritage site, about 4 km), NSAU-Mengzi Memorial Hall (monument, about 4 km), Yingzhou Pavilion (heritage site, about 4 km).

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

    87 places on Spotwander: 14 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 13 other attractions, 10 forts & heritage, 11 parks, 14 mosques & dargahs.

    Which is the nearest lake to Wenlan?

    南湖, about 5 km by road; 小新寨水库 (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Wenlan?

    French Customs House (?), about 4 km by road; Yingzhou Pavilion (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Wenlan?

    石榴公园, about 4 km by road; Nanhu Park (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wenlan?

    Start in Wenlan, visit Former Site of Mengzi Customs, then French Customs House (?), then NSAU-Mengzi Memorial Hall, then 周家宅院, then Honghe Prefectural Museum, and drive back — about 18 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wenlan?

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

    Towns near Wenlan

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