The 15 Best Day Trips from Anyang

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 15 good day trips from Anyang, China, led by Kaifeng, Handan, Heze. The closest is Yigou, about 35 min by car, and 4 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 15 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Anyang

  1. 1

    Kaifeng, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km south of Anyang

    Known for 铁塔.

  2. 2

    Handan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car58 km north of Anyang

    Known for 回车巷历史文化街区.

  3. 3

    Heze, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km south-east of Anyang

    Known for 中国牡丹园.

  4. 4

    Changzhi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car115 km west of Anyang

    Known for 正觉寺.

  5. 5

    Xinxiang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km south-west of Anyang
  6. 6

    Jiaozuo, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km south-west of Anyang
  7. 7

    Hebi, China

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car41 km south of Anyang
  8. 8

    Shahecheng, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car94 km north of Anyang
  9. 9

    Qingnian, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km north-east of Anyang
  10. 10

    Puyang Chengguanzhen, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km south-east of Anyang
  11. 11

    Hecun, China

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km north-west of Anyang
  12. 12

    Yanta, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km east of Anyang
  13. 13

    Yanggu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car125 km east of Anyang
  14. 14

    Pengcheng, China

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car42 km north-west of Anyang
  15. 15

    Yigou, China

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car32 km south of Anyang

A sample day: Anyang to Kaifeng

  1. 07:30Leave Anyang
  2. 09:45Arrive in Kaifeng (2 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00铁塔
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Kaifeng
  6. 15:45Head back to Anyang
  7. 18:00Home in Anyang

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Anyang?
The best day trips from Anyang are Kaifeng, Handan, Heze, Changzhi, Xinxiang. The closest is Yigou, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Anyang?
Yigou is the closest, 32 km south of Anyang, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Anyang?
4 places are within about an hour's drive of Anyang: Yigou (35 min), Hebi (45 min), Pengcheng (50 min), Hecun (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Anyang for a day out?
Kaifeng is the largest city in day-trip range, 144 km south of Anyang and about 2 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Anyang?
For a weekend away from Anyang, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Qingnian (145 km, 2 hr 15 min), Kaifeng (144 km, 2 hr 15 min), Jiaozuo (141 km, 2 hr 10 min), Heze (137 km, 2 hr 10 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Anyang?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Qingnian at 145 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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