Ziyang district, Sichuan, China

Places to visit near Yanjiang

Yanjiang is a town in Ziyang district, Sichuan, China, home to about 87,400 people. Within 50 km by road there are 47 places to visit — 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 parks, 1 hill stations & viewpoints and 1 forts & heritage. The closest is 苌弘广场 (2 km).

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Yanjiang, Sichuan
Yanjiang, Ziyang district, Sichuan, China. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Yanjiang at a glance

Location
Ziyang district, Sichuan, China
Population
about 87,400
Coordinates
30.1211° N, 104.6481° E
Places within 50 km
47
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Yanjiang

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

57 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Yanjiang. The closest is Yingjie Shuiku (9 km); the best-known is Dong'an Reservoir (15 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Yanjiang

26 parks within 100 km of Yanjiang. The closest is 苌弘广场 (2 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Yanjiang

14 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Yanjiang. The closest is 观景台 (44 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Forts & heritage near Yanjiang

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Yanjiang. The closest is 双堡牌坊 (47 km). Best time: october to february.

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Buddhist sites near Yanjiang

7 buddhist sites within 100 km of Yanjiang. The closest is 鼓楼 (52 km). Best time: october to march.

  • 鼓楼 · Buddhist site · Ziyang · ~52 km
  • 丹景阁 · Buddhist site · Chengdu · ~58 km
  • 圣水寺 · Buddhist site · Neijiang · ~87 km
  • 华严寺 · Buddhist site · Meishan · ~64 km
  • 大雄宝殿 · Buddhist site · Chengdu · ~64 km
  • 二峨寺 · Buddhist site · Meishan · ~67 km

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Museums near Yanjiang

6 museums within 100 km of Yanjiang. The closest is 东壹美术馆 (48 km); the best-known is Former Residence of Chen Yi (51 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Yanjiang

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 120 km on the road.

  1. Start in Yanjiang
  2. 15 km Dong'an Reservoir · reservoir, Ziyang
  3. 6 km Maogouyan Reservoir · reservoir, Ziyang
  4. 23 km Laoying Reservoir · reservoir, Ziyang
  5. 18 km Huangbanqiao Reservoir · reservoir, Ziyang
  6. 34 km Shuangshi Shuiku · lake, Ziyang
  7. 24 km Back to Yanjiang

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How to reach Yanjiang

    All places near Yanjiang by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Yanjiang by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2557Yingjie Shuiku (9 km)
    Parks1026苌弘广场 (2 km)
    Other attractions5143号场监雷达 (33 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints114观景台 (44 km)
    Forts & heritage110双堡牌坊 (47 km)
    Buddhist sites07鼓楼 (52 km)
    Museums26东壹美术馆 (48 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens14广元园 (47 km)
    Temples22圣德寺塔 (38 km)
    Caves01Yuanjue Rock Cave (84 km)
    Treks01龙泉山森林绿道高空栈道 (67 km)

    Yanjiang: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Yanjiang?

    Dong'an Reservoir (reservoir, about 15 km), Huangbanqiao Reservoir (reservoir, about 19 km), Maogouyan Reservoir (reservoir, about 19 km), Laoying Reservoir (reservoir, about 20 km), Shuangshi Shuiku (lake, about 24 km), Dongfeng Reservoir (reservoir, about 25 km).

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

    47 places on Spotwander: 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 10 parks, 5 other attractions, 1 viewpoint, 1 fort.

    Which is the nearest lake to Yanjiang?

    Yingjie Shuiku, about 9 km by road; Dong'an Reservoir (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Yanjiang?

    苌弘广场, about 2 km by road; 资阳市博物馆 (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Yanjiang?

    观景台, about 44 km by road; 重龙山 (53 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Yanjiang?

    Start in Yanjiang, visit Dong'an Reservoir, then Maogouyan Reservoir, then Laoying Reservoir, then Huangbanqiao Reservoir, then Shuangshi Shuiku, and drive back — about 120 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Yanjiang?

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

    Towns near Yanjiang

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