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The 14 Best Day Trips from Dongtai

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

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There are 14 good day trips from Dongtai, China, led by Wuxi, Changzhou, Huai'an. The closest is Xinghua, about 50 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Dongtai at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Wuxi143 km S2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Changzhou125 km S1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Huai'an145 km NW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Nantong106 km SE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Changshu140 km S2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Taizhou55 km SW1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Yangzhou96 km SW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Zhangjiagang112 km S1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Zhenjiang107 km SW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Rugao59 km SE1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Zhenzhou124 km SW1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Xinghua45 km W50 minHalf-day trip
Gaoyou81 km W1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Hede102 km N1 hr 35 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Dongtai

  1. 1

    Wuxi, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km south of Dongtai4 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 京杭运河泥塑展示馆.

  2. 2

    Changzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car125 km south of Dongtai3 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for 中华恐龙园.

  3. 3

    Huai'an, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km north-west of Dongtai4 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 周恩来童年读书旧址.

  4. 4

    Nantong, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car106 km south-east of Dongtai3 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for 烟雨亭.

    Also nearby: Jinsha.

  5. 5

    Changshu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km south of Dongtai4 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for 方塔.

  6. 6

    Taizhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car55 km south-west of Dongtai2 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for 东篱菊影.

  7. 7

    Yangzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car96 km south-west of Dongtai3 hr round trip

    Known for 扬州梦幻之城.

  8. 8

    Zhangjiagang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km south of Dongtai3 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Zhenjiang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km south-west of Dongtai3 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Rugao, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car59 km south-east of Dongtai2 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Zhenzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km south-west of Dongtai3 hr 50 min round trip
  12. 12

    Xinghua, China

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car45 km west of Dongtai1 hr 40 min round trip
  13. 13

    Gaoyou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car81 km west of Dongtai2 hr 30 min round trip
  14. 14

    Hede, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km north of Dongtai3 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Dongtai to Wuxi

A realistic pace for Wuxi, 143 km from Dongtai. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Dongtai
  2. 09:45Arrive in Wuxi (2 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00京杭运河泥塑展示馆
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Wuxi
  6. 15:45Head back to Dongtai
  7. 18:00Home in Dongtai

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Dongtai?
The best day trips from Dongtai are Wuxi, Changzhou, Huai'an, Nantong, Changshu. The closest is Xinghua, about 50 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Dongtai?
Xinghua is the closest, 45 km west of Dongtai, roughly 50 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Dongtai?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Dongtai: Xinghua (50 min).
What is the biggest city near Dongtai for a day out?
Wuxi is the largest city in day-trip range, 143 km south of Dongtai and about 2 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Dongtai?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Huai'an at 145 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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