The 15 Best Day Trips from Heshan

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 Heshan, China, led by Changde, Guankou, Zhuzhou. The closest is Qionghu, about 35 min 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 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 Heshan

  1. 1

    Changde, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car82 km north-west of Heshan

    Known for 武陵区启蒙幼儿园.

  2. 2

    Guankou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km east of Heshan

    Known for 天空剧院.

  3. 3

    Zhuzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km south-east of Heshan

    Known for 湖南有色金属职业技术学院.

  4. 4

    Xiangtan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km south-east of Heshan

    Known for 1958雕塑.

  5. 5

    Loudi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car99 km south of Heshan
  6. 6

    Xiulin, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car128 km north of Heshan
  7. 7

    Shaoshan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car74 km south of Heshan
  8. 8

    Lengshuijiang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km south-west of Heshan
  9. 9

    Xiangxiang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km south of Heshan
  10. 10

    Jinshi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km north of Heshan
  11. 11

    Shangmei, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car138 km south-west of Heshan
  12. 12

    Lianyuan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km south-west of Heshan
  13. 13

    Qionghu, China

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car30 km north of Heshan
  14. 14

    Qingshuping, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km south of Heshan
  15. 15

    Santangpu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car134 km south of Heshan

A sample day: Heshan to Changde

  1. 08:30Leave Heshan
  2. 09:45Arrive in Changde (1 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00武陵区启蒙幼儿园
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Changde
  6. 15:45Head back to Heshan
  7. 17:00Home in Heshan

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Heshan?
The best day trips from Heshan are Changde, Guankou, Zhuzhou, Xiangtan, Loudi. The closest is Qionghu, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Heshan?
Qionghu is the closest, 30 km north of Heshan, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Heshan?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Heshan: Qionghu (35 min).
What is the biggest city near Heshan for a day out?
Changde is the largest city in day-trip range, 82 km north-west of Heshan and about 1 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Heshan?
For a weekend away from Heshan, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Shangmei (138 km, 2 hr 10 min), Qingshuping (136 km, 2 hr 10 min), Santangpu (134 km, 2 hr 5 min), Lengshuijiang (133 km, 2 hr 5 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Heshan?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Shangmei at 138 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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