The 15 Best Day Trips from Dingxi

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

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There are 15 good day trips from Dingxi, China, led by Lanzhou, Baiyin, Linxia Chengguanzhen. The closest is Lanzhou, about 1 hr 25 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 15 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Dingxi

  1. 1

    Lanzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car89 km north-west of Dingxi

    Known for 正宁路小吃夜市.

  2. 2

    Baiyin, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km north of Dingxi
  3. 3

    Linxia Chengguanzhen, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car128 km west of Dingxi
  4. 4

    Gangu Chengguanzhen, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car113 km south-east of Dingxi
  5. 5

    Xingguo, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km south-east of Dingxi
  6. 6

    Luomen, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km south of Dingxi
  7. 7

    Pan’an, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car101 km south-east of Dingxi
  8. 8

    Anyuan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km south-east of Dingxi
  9. 9

    Tange, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km south of Dingxi
  10. 10

    Wuying, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km south-east of Dingxi
  11. 11

    Baliwan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km south-east of Dingxi
  12. 12

    Yebao, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car117 km south-east of Dingxi
  13. 13

    Dashi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car91 km south-east of Dingxi
  14. 14

    Simen, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km south of Dingxi
  15. 15

    Weidian, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car100 km south-east of Dingxi

A sample day: Dingxi to Lanzhou

  1. 08:30Leave Dingxi
  2. 09:55Arrive in Lanzhou (1 hr 25 min drive)
  3. 10:10正宁路小吃夜市
  4. 12:10Lunch
  5. 13:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Lanzhou
  6. 15:55Head back to Dingxi
  7. 17:20Home in Dingxi

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Dingxi?
The best day trips from Dingxi are Lanzhou, Baiyin, Linxia Chengguanzhen, Gangu Chengguanzhen, Xingguo. The closest is Lanzhou, about 1 hr 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Dingxi?
Lanzhou is the closest, 89 km north-west of Dingxi, roughly 1 hr 25 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
Where can I go for a weekend from Dingxi?
For a weekend away from Dingxi, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Wuying (131 km, 2 hr 5 min), Linxia Chengguanzhen (128 km, 2 hr), Xingguo (124 km, 1 hr 55 min), Yebao (117 km, 1 hr 50 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Dingxi?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Wuying at 131 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.

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