The 15 Best Day Trips from Changzhou
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 Changzhou, China, led by Nanjing, Wuxi, Nantong. The closest is Wuxi, about 45 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Changzhou at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanjing | 116 km W | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Wuxi | 39 km SE | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Nantong | 91 km E | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Kunshan | 104 km SE | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Songjiang | 146 km SE | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Jiading | 130 km E | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Changshu | 76 km E | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Taizhou | 80 km N | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Yangzhou | 85 km NW | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Zhangjiagang | 56 km E | 1 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Yixing | 48 km S | 55 min | Half-day trip |
| Qingpu | 130 km SE | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Putuo | 148 km SE | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Jiaxing | 136 km SE | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Huzhou | 101 km S | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Changzhou
- 1
Nanjing, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car116 km west of Changzhou3 hr 40 min round tripKnown for 阵亡将士公墓.
- 2
Wuxi, China
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car39 km south-east of Changzhou1 hr 30 min round tripKnown for 京杭运河泥塑展示馆.
- 3
Nantong, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car91 km east of Changzhou2 hr 50 min round tripKnown for 烟雨亭.
- 4
Kunshan, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car104 km south-east of Changzhou3 hr 20 min round tripKnown for Canal view.
- 5
Songjiang, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car146 km south-east of Changzhou4 hr 30 min round tripKnown for 上海欢乐谷.
- 6
Jiading, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car130 km east of Changzhou4 hr round tripKnown for 上海国际赛车场.
- 7
Changshu, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car76 km east of Changzhou3 hr round tripKnown for 方塔.
- 8
Taizhou, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car80 km north of Changzhou2 hr 30 min round tripKnown for 东篱菊影.
- 9
Yangzhou, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car85 km north-west of Changzhou2 hr 40 min round tripKnown for 扬州梦幻之城.
- 10
Zhangjiagang, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car56 km east of Changzhou2 hr 10 min round trip - 11
Yixing, China
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car48 km south of Changzhou1 hr 50 min round tripKnown for 瀛园.
- 12
Qingpu, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car130 km south-east of Changzhou4 hr round tripKnown for 上海欢乐谷.
- 13
Putuo, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car148 km south-east of Changzhou4 hr 40 min round tripKnown for 外滩牛.
- 14
Jiaxing, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car136 km south-east of Changzhou4 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 沈钧儒故居.
- 15
Huzhou, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car101 km south of Changzhou3 hr 10 min round trip
A sample day trip: Changzhou to Nanjing
A realistic pace for Nanjing, 116 km from Changzhou. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Changzhou
- 09:20Arrive in Nanjing (1 hr 50 min drive)
- 09:35阵亡将士公墓
- 11:35Lunch
- 12:50Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Nanjing
- 15:20Head back to Changzhou
- 17:10Home in Changzhou
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Changzhou?
- The best day trips from Changzhou are Nanjing, Wuxi, Nantong, Kunshan, Songjiang. The closest is Wuxi, about 45 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Changzhou?
- Wuxi is the closest, 39 km south-east of Changzhou, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Changzhou?
- 2 places are within about an hour's drive of Changzhou: Wuxi (45 min), Yixing (55 min).
- What is the biggest city near Changzhou for a day out?
- Nanjing is the largest city in day-trip range, 116 km west of Changzhou and about 1 hr 50 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Changzhou?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Putuo at 148 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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