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The 13 Best Day Trips from Chaohu

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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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.

Day trips from Chaohu at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Nanjing100 km NE1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Hefei63 km NW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Huainan140 km NW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Lu’an129 km W2 hrFull-day trip
Wuhu60 km SE1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Anqing144 km SW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Xuancheng111 km SE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Ma’anshan62 km E1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Chizhou111 km S1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Tongling73 km S1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Zhenzhou144 km NE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Lucheng69 km SW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Mingguang132 km N2 hr 5 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Chaohu

  1. 1

    Nanjing, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car100 km north-east of Chaohu3 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for 阵亡将士公墓.

    Also nearby: Chuzhou, Xiaolingwei.

  2. 2

    Hefei, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car63 km north-west of Chaohu2 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for Dinosaur.

  3. 3

    Huainan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km north-west of Chaohu4 hr 20 min round trip

    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 Chaohu4 hr round trip

    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 Chaohu2 hr 20 min round trip

    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 Chaohu4 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Xuancheng, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km south-east of Chaohu3 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Ma’anshan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km east of Chaohu2 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for 三匹马.

  9. 9

    Chizhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km south of Chaohu3 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Tongling, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car73 km south of Chaohu2 hr 50 min round trip
  11. 11

    Zhenzhou, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km north-east of Chaohu4 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Lucheng, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car69 km south-west of Chaohu2 hr 40 min round trip
  13. 13

    Mingguang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km north of Chaohu4 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Chaohu to Nanjing

A realistic pace for Nanjing, 100 km from Chaohu. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  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.
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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