Yangjiang City district, Guangdong, China

Places to visit near Yangjiang

Yangjiang is a city in Yangjiang City district, Guangdong, China, home to about 399,735 people. Within 50 km by road there are 74 places to visit — 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 beaches & coast and 9 parks. The must-see places are Maritime Silk Route Museum (41 km) and Xiachuan Island (86 km).

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Yangjiang, Guangdong
Yangjiang, Yangjiang City district, Guangdong, China. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Yangjiang at a glance

Location
Yangjiang City district, Guangdong, China
Population
about 399,735
Coordinates
21.8556° N, 111.9627° E
Places within 50 km
74 (1 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Yangjiang

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

  • 金鸡岭 · viewpoint · Yangjiang City · ~7 km
  • 金鸡寺 · Buddhist site · Yangjiang City · ~7 km
  • 大王宫 · fort · Yangjiang City · ~33 km
  • Gui Mountain · viewpoint · Yangjiang City · ~33 km
  • 万象山 · viewpoint · Yangjiang City · ~8 km
  • Hailing · river spot · Yangjiang City · ~34 km
  • Jianghe Reservoir · lake · Yangjiang City · ~34 km
  • 尖山 · viewpoint · Yangjiang City · ~9 km
  • 珍珠湾 · beach · Yangjiang City · ~35 km
  • 北汀湾 · beach · Yangjiang City · ~37 km
  • 马山 · viewpoint · Yangjiang City · ~12 km
  • 世弄山 · viewpoint · Yangjiang City · ~12 km

Things to see near Yangjiang, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Yangjiang

48 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Yangjiang. The closest is 金鸡岭 (7 km); the best-known is Laoshu Mountain (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Laoshu Mountain · viewpoint · Yangjiang City · ~27 km
  • 金鸡岭 · viewpoint · Yangjiang City · ~7 km
  • Gui Mountain · viewpoint · Yangjiang City · ~33 km
  • 万象山 · viewpoint · Yangjiang City · ~8 km
  • 尖山 · viewpoint · Yangjiang City · ~9 km
  • 马山 · viewpoint · Yangjiang City · ~12 km

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Yangjiang

43 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Yangjiang. The closest is Dutian Reservoir (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Yangjiang

13 beaches & coast within 100 km of Yangjiang. The closest is 山下海 (28 km); the best-known is 珍珠湾 (35 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Yangjiang

9 parks within 100 km of Yangjiang. The closest is 人民广场 (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Yangjiang

9 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Yangjiang. The closest is Hailing (34 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Hailing · river spot · Yangjiang City · ~34 km
  • Nanpeng · river spot · Yangjiang City · ~51 km
  • Dahuo · river spot · Yangjiang City · ~36 km
  • 三山岛 · river spot · Yangjiang City · ~36 km
  • Xiachuan Island · river spot · Jiangmen · ~86 km · Must-see
  • Erhuo · river spot · Yangjiang City · ~41 km

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Forts & heritage near Yangjiang

8 forts & heritage within 100 km of Yangjiang. The closest is 大王宫 (33 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Yangjiang

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 57 km on the road.

  1. Start in Yangjiang
  2. 3 km Dachenglie Reservoir · reservoir, Yangjiang City
  3. 2 km Dutian Reservoir · reservoir, Yangjiang City
  4. 3 km Gongqing Lake · lake, Yangjiang City
  5. 8 km Modidong Reservoir · reservoir, Yangjiang City
  6. 23 km Shihe Reservoir · reservoir, Yangjiang City
  7. 18 km Back to Yangjiang

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From travellers near Yangjiang

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How to reach Yangjiang

    All places near Yangjiang by distance

    Within 15 km of Yangjiang

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Yangjiang by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2048金鸡岭 (7 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1843Dutian Reservoir (3 km)
    Beaches & coast1013山下海 (28 km)
    Parks99人民广场 (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves49Hailing (34 km)
    Forts & heritage28大王宫 (33 km)
    Other attractions48灵谷候王庙 (28 km)
    Museums24Maritime Silk Route Museum (41 km)
    Buddhist sites22金鸡寺 (7 km)
    Waterfalls02响水龙潭 (58 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11海陵岛风景区红树林国家湿地公园 (28 km)
    Treks11阳江烂头岭环线 (38 km)
    Churches11基督教闸坡堂 (43 km)

    Yangjiang: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Yangjiang?

    Dutian Reservoir (reservoir, about 3 km), Dachenglie Reservoir (reservoir, about 3 km), Gongqing Lake (lake, about 6 km), Modidong Reservoir (reservoir, about 12 km), Shihe Reservoir (reservoir, about 18 km), Magang Reservoir (reservoir, about 19 km).

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

    74 places on Spotwander: 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 18 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 beaches & coast, 9 parks, 4 rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Yangjiang?

    金鸡岭, about 7 km by road; 万象山 (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Yangjiang?

    Dutian Reservoir, about 3 km by road; Dachenglie Reservoir (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Yangjiang?

    山下海, about 28 km by road; 大湾 (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Yangjiang?

    Start in Yangjiang, visit Dachenglie Reservoir, then Dutian Reservoir, then Gongqing Lake, then Modidong Reservoir, then Shihe Reservoir, and drive back — about 57 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Yangjiang?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Yangjiang

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Yangjiang’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Yangjiang on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.