The 10 Best Day Trips from Dunhua
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 10 good day trips from Dunhua, China, led by Jilin, Jiaohe, Wangqing. The closest is Dashitou, about 35 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 Dunhua at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jilin | 144 km W | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Jiaohe | 82 km NW | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Wangqing | 124 km E | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Songjianghe | 145 km SW | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Namyang-nodongjagu | 140 km E | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Dashitou | 24 km E | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Antu | 63 km SE | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Baishishan | 58 km NW | 1 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Huangnihe | 27 km NW | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Namyang | 140 km E | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Dunhua
- 1
Jilin, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car144 km west of Dunhua4 hr 30 min round tripKnown for 儿童公园.
- 2
Jiaohe, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car82 km north-west of Dunhua2 hr 30 min round trip - 3
Wangqing, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car124 km east of Dunhua3 hr 50 min round trip - 4
Songjianghe, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car145 km south-west of Dunhua4 hr 30 min round trip - 5
Namyang-nodongjagu, North Korea
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car140 km east of Dunhua4 hr 20 min round trip - 6
Dashitou, China
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car24 km east of Dunhua1 hr 10 min round trip - 7
Antu, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car63 km south-east of Dunhua2 hr 30 min round trip - 8
Baishishan, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car58 km north-west of Dunhua2 hr 10 min round trip - 9
Huangnihe, China
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car27 km north-west of Dunhua1 hr 20 min round trip - 10
Namyang, North Korea
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car140 km east of Dunhua4 hr 20 min round trip
A sample day trip: Dunhua to Jilin
A realistic pace for Jilin, 144 km from Dunhua. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Dunhua
- 09:45Arrive in Jilin (2 hr 15 min drive)
- 10:00儿童公园
- 12:00Lunch
- 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Jilin
- 15:45Head back to Dunhua
- 18:00Home in Dunhua
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Dunhua?
- The best day trips from Dunhua are Jilin, Jiaohe, Wangqing, Songjianghe, Namyang-nodongjagu. The closest is Dashitou, about 35 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Dunhua?
- Dashitou is the closest, 24 km east of Dunhua, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Dunhua?
- 2 places are within about an hour's drive of Dunhua: Dashitou (35 min), Huangnihe (40 min).
- What is the biggest city near Dunhua for a day out?
- Jilin is the largest city in day-trip range, 144 km west of Dunhua 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 Dunhua?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Songjianghe 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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