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The 15 Best Day Trips from Gucun
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 15 good day trips from Gucun, China, led by Shanghai, Pudong, Wuxi. The closest is Shanghai, about 25 min by car, and 7 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Gucun at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | 15 km SE | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Pudong | 16 km SE | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Wuxi | 108 km W | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Changzhou | 144 km W | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Minhang | 27 km S | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Nantong | 90 km NW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Kunshan | 42 km W | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Songjiang | 39 km SW | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Changshu | 70 km NW | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Cixi | 131 km S | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Zhangjiagang | 99 km NW | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Yixing | 149 km W | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Qingpu | 34 km SW | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Yangpu | 15 km SE | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Jiaxing | 90 km SW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Gucun
- 1
Shanghai, China
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car15 km south-east of Gucun50 min round tripKnown for 外滩牛.
- 2
Pudong, China
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car16 km south-east of Gucun50 min round tripKnown for 外滩牛.
- 3
Wuxi, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car108 km west of Gucun3 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 京杭运河泥塑展示馆.
- 4
Changzhou, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car144 km west of Gucun4 hr 30 min round tripKnown for 中华恐龙园.
- 5
Minhang, China
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car27 km south of Gucun1 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 上海动物园.
- 6
Nantong, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car90 km north-west of Gucun2 hr 50 min round tripKnown for 烟雨亭.
- 7
Kunshan, China
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car42 km west of Gucun1 hr 40 min round tripKnown for Canal view.
- 8
Songjiang, China
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car39 km south-west of Gucun1 hr 30 min round tripKnown for 上海欢乐谷.
- 9
Changshu, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car70 km north-west of Gucun2 hr 40 min round tripKnown for 方塔.
- 10
Cixi, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car131 km south of Gucun4 hr 10 min round tripKnown for 上林湖青瓷文化传承园.
- 11
Zhangjiagang, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car99 km north-west of Gucun3 hr 10 min round trip - 12
Yixing, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car149 km west of Gucun4 hr 40 min round tripKnown for 瀛园.
- 13
Qingpu, China
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car34 km south-west of Gucun1 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 上海欢乐谷.
- 14
Yangpu, China
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car15 km south-east of Gucun50 min round tripKnown for 外滩牛.
- 15
Jiaxing, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car90 km south-west of Gucun2 hr 50 min round tripKnown for 沈钧儒故居.
A sample day trip: Gucun to Shanghai
A realistic pace for Shanghai, 15 km from Gucun. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Gucun
- 08:55Arrive in Shanghai (25 min drive)
- 09:10外滩牛
- 11:10Lunch
- 12:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Shanghai
- 14:55Head back to Gucun
- 15:20Home in Gucun
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Gucun?
- The best day trips from Gucun are Shanghai, Pudong, Wuxi, Changzhou, Minhang. The closest is Shanghai, about 25 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Gucun?
- Shanghai is the closest, 15 km south-east of Gucun, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Gucun?
- 7 places are within about an hour's drive of Gucun: Shanghai (25 min), Yangpu (25 min), Pudong (25 min), Minhang (40 min), Qingpu (40 min), Songjiang (45 min).
- How far is too far for a day trip from Gucun?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Yixing at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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