Datong City district, Shanxi, China

Places to visit near Wuling

Wuling is a town in Datong City district, Shanxi, China. Within 50 km by road there are 27 places to visit — 4 buddhist sites, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 forts & heritage and 5 parks. The must-see places are Pingxing Pass (32 km), Mount Heng (53 km) and Hanging Temple (54 km).

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Wuling at a glance

Location
Datong City district, Shanxi, China
Coordinates
39.4680° N, 114.1484° E
Places within 50 km
27 (1 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 Wuling

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Wuling: 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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Things to see near Wuling, by type

Buddhist sites near Wuling

53 buddhist sites within 100 km of Wuling. The closest is 觉山寺 (22 km); the best-known is Yong'an Temple (59 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Yong'an Temple · Buddhist site · Datong City · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Geyuan Temple · Buddhist site · Baoding City · ~60 km · Must-see
  • Yanshan Temple · Buddhist site · Xinzhou City · ~63 km · Must-see
  • 觉山寺 · Buddhist site · Datong City · ~22 km
  • 圣泉寺 · Buddhist site · Datong City · ~32 km
  • Dayun Temple · Buddhist site · Datong City · ~63 km

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Wuling

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Wuling. The closest is Huanghualiang (21 km); the best-known is Pingxing Pass (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Wuling

33 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wuling. The closest is 烈士陵园 (12 km); the best-known is Great Wall of China (31 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Wuling

10 parks within 100 km of Wuling. The closest is 大同赵武灵王墓 (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Wuling

9 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Wuling. The closest is Gushan Reservoir (43 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Temples near Wuling

8 temples within 100 km of Wuling. The closest is 觉山寺塔 (22 km); the best-known is Hanging Temple (54 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Wuling

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 176 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wuling
  2. 32 km Great Wall of China · heritage site, Datong City
  3. 12 km Great Wall of China · heritage site, Datong City
  4. 4 km Great Wall of China · heritage site, Datong City
  5. 43 km Mount Heng · viewpoint, Datong City
  6. 53 km Pingxing Pass · viewpoint, Datong City
  7. 32 km Back to Wuling

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From travellers near Wuling

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How to reach Wuling

    All places near Wuling by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wuling by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Buddhist sites453觉山寺 (22 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints341Huanghualiang (21 km)
    Forts & heritage733烈士陵园 (12 km)
    Other attractions424平型关 (26 km)
    Parks510大同赵武灵王墓 (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs19Gushan Reservoir (43 km)
    Temples18觉山寺塔 (22 km)
    Museums24灵丘规划展览馆 (8 km)
    Caves03White Snow Secret Cave (53 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens03Mount Heng Scenic Area (53 km)
    Waterfalls02Shipuxia Falls (63 km)
    Treks01五台山环线 (89 km)

    Wuling: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wuling?

    Pingxing Pass (viewpoint, about 32 km), Great Wall of China (heritage site, about 31 km), Great Wall of China (heritage site, about 31 km), Great Wall of China (heritage site, about 32 km), Mount Heng (viewpoint, about 53 km), 灵丘规划展览馆 (museum, about 8 km).

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

    27 places on Spotwander: 4 buddhist sites, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 7 forts & heritage, 4 other attractions, 5 parks.

    Which is the nearest Buddhist site to Wuling?

    觉山寺, about 22 km by road; 圣泉寺 (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Wuling?

    Huanghualiang, about 21 km by road; Pingxing Pass (32 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Wuling?

    烈士陵园, about 12 km by road; Wangzhuangbao East Gate (26 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wuling?

    Start in Wuling, visit Great Wall of China, then Great Wall of China, then Great Wall of China, then Mount Heng, then Pingxing Pass, and drive back — about 176 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wuling?

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

    Towns near Wuling

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