The 13 Best Day Trips from Hepo
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 13 good day trips from Hepo, China, led by Shantou, Huizhou, Jieyang. The closest is Puning, about 45 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 Hepo at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shantou | 87 km E | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Huizhou | 149 km W | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Jieyang | 56 km E | 1 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Chaozhou | 85 km E | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Meizhou | 100 km N | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Puning | 37 km E | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Shanwei | 87 km SW | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Heyuan | 122 km W | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Xingning | 81 km N | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Donghai | 57 km S | 1 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Shuizhai | 56 km N | 1 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Jieshi | 69 km S | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Jiazi | 66 km S | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Hepo
- 1
Shantou, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car87 km east of Hepo2 hr 40 min round tripAlso nearby: Anbu, Chenghua.
- 2
Huizhou, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car149 km west of Hepo4 hr 40 min round tripKnown for 千花洲生态景区.
- 3
Jieyang, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car56 km east of Hepo2 hr 10 min round trip - 4
Chaozhou, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car85 km east of Hepo2 hr 40 min round tripKnown for 海阳学宫.
- 5
Meizhou, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car100 km north of Hepo3 hr 10 min round tripKnown for 姻缘门.
- 6
Puning, China
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car37 km east of Hepo1 hr 30 min round trip - 7
Shanwei, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car87 km south-west of Hepo2 hr 40 min round trip - 8
Heyuan, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car122 km west of Hepo3 hr 50 min round trip - 9
Xingning, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car81 km north of Hepo2 hr 30 min round trip - 10
Donghai, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car57 km south of Hepo2 hr 10 min round trip - 11
Shuizhai, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car56 km north of Hepo2 hr 10 min round trip - 12
Jieshi, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car69 km south of Hepo2 hr 40 min round trip - 13
Jiazi, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car66 km south of Hepo2 hr 30 min round trip
A sample day trip: Hepo to Shantou
A realistic pace for Shantou, 87 km from Hepo. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Hepo
- 09:50Arrive in Shantou (1 hr 20 min drive)
- 10:05Walk the centre of Shantou
- 12:05Lunch
- 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Shantou
- 15:50Head back to Hepo
- 17:10Home in Hepo
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Hepo?
- The best day trips from Hepo are Shantou, Huizhou, Jieyang, Chaozhou, Meizhou. The closest is Puning, about 45 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Hepo?
- Puning is the closest, 37 km east of Hepo, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Hepo?
- One place is within about an hour's drive of Hepo: Puning (45 min).
- What is the biggest city near Hepo for a day out?
- Shantou is the largest city in day-trip range, 87 km east of Hepo and about 1 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Hepo?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Huizhou 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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