Shaoyang district, Hunan, China

Places to visit near Yaoshi

Yaoshi is a town in Shaoyang district, Hunan, China, home to about 1,580 people. Within 50 km by road there are 69 places to visit — 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage and 1 parks. The must-see places are Langshan (4 km), 白云电站大坝 (57 km) and Mount Kitten (76 km).

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Yaoshi at a glance

Location
Shaoyang district, Hunan, China
Population
about 1,580
Coordinates
26.2931° N, 110.7892° E
Places within 50 km
69 (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 Yaoshi

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Yaoshi: 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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Hill stations & viewpoints near Yaoshi

47 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Yaoshi. The closest is Camel Peak (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Yaoshi

23 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Yaoshi. The closest is Dazhen Reservoir (29 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Forts & heritage near Yaoshi

12 forts & heritage within 100 km of Yaoshi. The closest is 舜皇山保护区缓冲区界碑 (20 km). Best time: october to february.

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Parks near Yaoshi

12 parks within 100 km of Yaoshi. The closest is 全州天湖生态旅游度假区-冰雪世界滑雪场 (25 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Yaoshi

8 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Yaoshi. The closest is Langshan (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Buddhist sites near Yaoshi

5 buddhist sites within 100 km of Yaoshi. The closest is Tiankong Temple (7 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Yaoshi

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 235 km on the road.

  1. Start in Yaoshi
  2. 4 km Langshan · nature spot, Hunan
  3. 25 km Dazhen Reservoir · reservoir, Shaoyang
  4. 18 km Huangmajie · viewpoint, Shaoyang
  5. 36 km 白云电站大坝 · lake, Shaoyang
  6. 96 km 红军长征湘江战役纪念馆 · museum, Guilin
  7. 56 km Back to Yaoshi

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Yaoshi by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints2747Camel Peak (8 km)
    Other attractions2441Natural Bridge (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs623Dazhen Reservoir (29 km)
    Forts & heritage212舜皇山保护区缓冲区界碑 (20 km)
    Parks112全州天湖生态旅游度假区-冰雪世界滑雪场 (25 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens58Langshan (4 km)
    Buddhist sites25Tiankong Temple (7 km)
    Treks24广西越城岭主脊大穿越-中段 (16 km)
    Museums04红军长征湘江战役纪念馆 (56 km)
    Waterfalls02漓源瀑布 (70 km)
    Temples02迴龙寺 (67 km)

    Yaoshi: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Yaoshi?

    Langshan (nature spot, about 4 km), Dazhen Reservoir (reservoir, about 29 km), Natural Bridge (attraction, about 5 km), Xianglong (attraction, about 7 km), Tiankong Temple (Buddhist site, about 7 km), Camel Peak (peak, about 8 km).

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

    69 places on Spotwander: 27 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 other attractions, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 2 forts & heritage, 1 park.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Yaoshi?

    Camel Peak, about 8 km by road; Capsicun Peak (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Yaoshi?

    Dazhen Reservoir, about 29 km by road; Daheyuan Shuiku (34 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Yaoshi?

    舜皇山保护区缓冲区界碑, about 20 km by road; 雷劈岭坳口古道路碑 (44 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Yaoshi?

    Start in Yaoshi, visit Langshan, then Dazhen Reservoir, then Huangmajie, then 白云电站大坝, then 红军长征湘江战役纪念馆, and drive back — about 235 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Yaoshi?

    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 Yaoshi

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