The 12 Best Day Trips from Benxi
How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.
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There are 12 good day trips from Benxi, China, led by Shenyang, Fushun, Panjin. The closest is Gongchangling, about 40 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Built from 12 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.
Day trips from Benxi
- 1
Shenyang, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car62 km north-west of BenxiKnown for 太平寺.
- 2
Fushun, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car68 km north of Benxi - 3
Panjin, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car143 km west of BenxiKnown for 盘锦市动物园.
- 4
Dandong, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car139 km south-east of Benxi - 5
Panshan, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car144 km west of Benxi - 6
Yingkou, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car146 km south-west of Benxi - 7
Sinŭiju, North Korea
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car142 km south of Benxi - 8
Dashiqiao, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car128 km south-west of Benxi - 9
Xiuyan, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car118 km south of Benxi - 10
Kuandian, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car106 km south-east of Benxi - 11
Gongchangling, China
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car33 km south-west of Benxi - 12
Huanren, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car134 km east of Benxi
A sample day: Benxi to Shenyang
- 08:30Leave Benxi
- 09:40Arrive in Shenyang (1 hr 10 min drive)
- 09:55太平寺
- 11:55Lunch
- 13:10Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Shenyang
- 15:40Head back to Benxi
- 16:50Home in Benxi
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Benxi?
- The best day trips from Benxi are Shenyang, Fushun, Panjin, Dandong, Panshan. The closest is Gongchangling, about 40 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Benxi?
- Gongchangling is the closest, 33 km south-west of Benxi, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Benxi?
- One place is within about an hour's drive of Benxi: Gongchangling (40 min).
- What is the biggest city near Benxi for a day out?
- Shenyang is the largest city in day-trip range, 62 km north-west of Benxi and about 1 hr 10 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- Where can I go for a weekend from Benxi?
- For a weekend away from Benxi, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Yingkou (146 km, 2 hr 15 min), Panshan (144 km, 2 hr 15 min), Panjin (143 km, 2 hr 15 min), Sinŭiju (142 km, 2 hr 15 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Benxi?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Yingkou at 146 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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