The 14 Best Day Trips from Hengyang

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

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There are 14 good day trips from Hengyang, China, led by Zhuzhou, Yongzhou, Xiangtan. The closest is Hongqiao, about 1 hr by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 14 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Hengyang

  1. 1

    Zhuzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car117 km north-east of Hengyang

    Known for 湖南有色金属职业技术学院.

  2. 2

    Yongzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car113 km south-west of Hengyang
  3. 3

    Xiangtan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km north of Hengyang

    Known for 1958雕塑.

  4. 4

    Chenzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car128 km south of Hengyang
  5. 5

    Shaoyang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km west of Hengyang
  6. 6

    Loudi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km north-west of Hengyang
  7. 7

    Shaoshan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car115 km north of Hengyang
  8. 8

    Lengshuijiang, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km north-west of Hengyang
  9. 9

    Xiangxiang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car94 km north of Hengyang
  10. 10

    Lianyuan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km north-west of Hengyang
  11. 11

    Qingshuping, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car81 km north-west of Hengyang
  12. 12

    Hongqiao, China

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car52 km west of Hengyang
  13. 13

    Santangpu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km north-west of Hengyang
  14. 14

    Bojia, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km south-west of Hengyang

A sample day: Hengyang to Zhuzhou

  1. 07:30Leave Hengyang
  2. 09:20Arrive in Zhuzhou (1 hr 50 min drive)
  3. 09:35湖南有色金属职业技术学院
  4. 11:35Lunch
  5. 12:50Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Zhuzhou
  6. 15:20Head back to Hengyang
  7. 17:10Home in Hengyang

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Hengyang?
The best day trips from Hengyang are Zhuzhou, Yongzhou, Xiangtan, Chenzhou, Shaoyang. The closest is Hongqiao, about 1 hr away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Hengyang?
Hongqiao is the closest, 52 km west of Hengyang, roughly 1 hr by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Hengyang?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Hengyang: Hongqiao (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Hengyang for a day out?
Zhuzhou is the largest city in day-trip range, 117 km north-east of Hengyang 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 Hengyang?
For a weekend away from Hengyang, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Lengshuijiang (147 km, 2 hr 20 min), Lianyuan (130 km, 2 hr), Chenzhou (128 km, 2 hr), Shaoyang (121 km, 1 hr 55 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Hengyang?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Lengshuijiang at 147 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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