The 13 Best Day Trips from Chaohu

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

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There are 13 good day trips from Chaohu, China, led by Nanjing, Hefei, Huainan. The closest is Wuhu, about 1 hr 10 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 13 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Chaohu

  1. 1

    Nanjing, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car100 km north-east of Chaohu

    Known for 阵亡将士公墓.

  2. 2

    Hefei, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car63 km north-west of Chaohu

    Known for Dinosaur.

  3. 3

    Huainan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km north-west of Chaohu

    Known for 东华怡乐生态园.

  4. 4

    Lu’an, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km west of Chaohu

    Known for 金领欢乐世界.

  5. 5

    Wuhu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car60 km south-east of Chaohu

    Known for 广济寺塔.

  6. 6

    Anqing, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km south-west of Chaohu
  7. 7

    Xuancheng, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km south-east of Chaohu
  8. 8

    Ma’anshan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km east of Chaohu

    Known for 三匹马.

  9. 9

    Chizhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km south of Chaohu
  10. 10

    Tongling, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car73 km south of Chaohu
  11. 11

    Zhenzhou, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km north-east of Chaohu
  12. 12

    Lucheng, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car69 km south-west of Chaohu
  13. 13

    Mingguang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km north of Chaohu

A sample day: Chaohu to Nanjing

  1. 07:30Leave Chaohu
  2. 09:05Arrive in Nanjing (1 hr 35 min drive)
  3. 09:20阵亡将士公墓
  4. 11:20Lunch
  5. 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Nanjing
  6. 15:05Head back to Chaohu
  7. 16:40Home in Chaohu

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Chaohu?
The best day trips from Chaohu are Nanjing, Hefei, Huainan, Lu’an, Wuhu. The closest is Wuhu, about 1 hr 10 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Chaohu?
Wuhu is the closest, 60 km south-east of Chaohu, roughly 1 hr 10 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Chaohu for a day out?
Nanjing is the largest city in day-trip range, 100 km north-east of Chaohu and about 1 hr 35 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Chaohu?
For a weekend away from Chaohu, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Zhenzhou (144 km, 2 hr 15 min), Anqing (144 km, 2 hr 15 min), Huainan (140 km, 2 hr 10 min), Mingguang (132 km, 2 hr 5 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Chaohu?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Zhenzhou at 144 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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