The 15 Best Day Trips from Gaojing

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 Gaojing, China, led by Wuxi, Minhang, Nantong. The closest is Jiading, about 35 min by car, and 8 of them fit into half a day. 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 Gaojing

  1. 1

    Wuxi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km west of Gaojing

    Known for 京杭运河泥塑展示馆.

  2. 2

    Minhang, China

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km south of Gaojing

    Known for 上海动物园.

  3. 3

    Nantong, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km north-west of Gaojing

    Known for 烟雨亭.

  4. 4

    Kunshan, China

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car50 km west of Gaojing

    Known for Canal view.

  5. 5

    Songjiang, China

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car40 km south-west of Gaojing

    Known for 上海欢乐谷.

  6. 6

    Jiading, China

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car23 km west of Gaojing

    Known for 上海国际赛车场.

  7. 7

    Changshu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car78 km north-west of Gaojing

    Known for 方塔.

  8. 8

    Cixi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km south of Gaojing

    Known for 上林湖青瓷文化传承园.

  9. 9

    Zhangjiagang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km north-west of Gaojing
  10. 10

    Qingpu, China

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km south-west of Gaojing

    Known for 上海欢乐谷.

  11. 11

    Jiaxing, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car94 km south-west of Gaojing

    Known for 沈钧儒故居.

  12. 12

    Huzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km west of Gaojing
  13. 13

    Taicang, China

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km west of Gaojing
  14. 14

    Chongming, China

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km north-east of Gaojing
  15. 15

    Nanqiao, China

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car45 km south of Gaojing

A sample day: Gaojing to Wuxi

  1. 07:30Leave Gaojing
  2. 09:20Arrive in Wuxi (1 hr 50 min drive)
  3. 09:35京杭运河泥塑展示馆
  4. 11:35Lunch
  5. 12:50Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Wuxi
  6. 15:20Head back to Gaojing
  7. 17:10Home in Gaojing

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Gaojing?
The best day trips from Gaojing are Wuxi, Minhang, Nantong, Kunshan, Songjiang. The closest is Jiading, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Gaojing?
Jiading is the closest, 23 km west of Gaojing, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Gaojing?
8 places are within about an hour's drive of Gaojing: Jiading (35 min), Minhang (40 min), Qingpu (45 min), Taicang (45 min), Chongming (45 min), Songjiang (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Gaojing for a day out?
Wuxi is the largest city in day-trip range, 116 km west of Gaojing and about 1 hr 50 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Gaojing?
For a weekend away from Gaojing, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Huzhou (141 km, 2 hr 10 min), Cixi (129 km, 2 hr), Wuxi (116 km, 1 hr 50 min), Zhangjiagang (107 km, 1 hr 40 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Gaojing?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Huzhou at 141 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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