The 15 Best Day Trips from Anyang
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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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.
Day trips from Anyang at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaifeng | 144 km S | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Handan | 58 km N | 1 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Heze | 137 km SE | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Changzhi | 115 km W | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Xinxiang | 114 km SW | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Jiaozuo | 141 km SW | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Hebi | 41 km S | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Shahecheng | 94 km N | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Qingnian | 145 km NE | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Puyang Chengguanzhen | 72 km SE | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Hecun | 54 km NW | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Yanta | 116 km E | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Yanggu | 125 km E | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Pengcheng | 42 km NW | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Yigou | 32 km S | 35 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Anyang
- 1
Kaifeng, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car144 km south of Anyang4 hr 30 min round tripKnown for 铁塔.
- 2
Handan, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car58 km north of Anyang2 hr 10 min round tripKnown for 回车巷历史文化街区.
- 3
Heze, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car137 km south-east of Anyang4 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 中国牡丹园.
- 4
Changzhi, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car115 km west of Anyang3 hr 40 min round tripKnown for 正觉寺.
- 5
Xinxiang, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car114 km south-west of Anyang3 hr 30 min round trip - 6
Jiaozuo, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car141 km south-west of Anyang4 hr 20 min round trip - 7
Hebi, China
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car41 km south of Anyang1 hr 30 min round trip - 8
Shahecheng, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car94 km north of Anyang3 hr round trip - 9
Qingnian, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car145 km north-east of Anyang4 hr 30 min round trip - 10
Puyang Chengguanzhen, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car72 km south-east of Anyang2 hr 50 min round trip - 11
Hecun, China
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car54 km north-west of Anyang2 hr round trip - 12
Yanta, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car116 km east of Anyang3 hr 40 min round trip - 13
Yanggu, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car125 km east of Anyang3 hr 50 min round trip - 14
Pengcheng, China
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car42 km north-west of Anyang1 hr 40 min round trip - 15
Yigou, China
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car32 km south of Anyang1 hr 10 min round trip
A sample day trip: Anyang to Kaifeng
A realistic pace for Kaifeng, 144 km from Anyang. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Anyang
- 09:45Arrive in Kaifeng (2 hr 15 min drive)
- 10:00铁塔
- 12:00Lunch
- 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Kaifeng
- 15:45Head back to Anyang
- 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.
- 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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