The 13 Best Day Trips from Huainan

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

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There are 13 good day trips from Huainan, China, led by Hefei, Fuyang, Suzhou. The closest is Huaiyuan Chengguanzhen, about 45 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 13 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Huainan

  1. 1

    Hefei, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car89 km south of Huainan

    Known for Dinosaur.

  2. 2

    Fuyang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km west of Huainan

    Known for 阜阳野生动物园.

  3. 3

    Suzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km north of Huainan

    Known for 中心广场.

  4. 4

    Lu’an, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km south-west of Huainan

    Known for 金领欢乐世界.

  5. 5

    Bengbu, China

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car49 km north-east of Huainan

    Known for 中国南北分界标志.

  6. 6

    Chuzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car127 km east of Huainan
  7. 7

    Chaohu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km south-east of Huainan
  8. 8

    Suixi, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km north of Huainan
  9. 9

    Mengcheng Chengguanzhen, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car82 km north-west of Huainan
  10. 10

    Mingguang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km east of Huainan
  11. 11

    Huaiyuan Chengguanzhen, China

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car40 km north-east of Huainan
  12. 12

    Huoqiu Chengguanzhen, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car73 km south-west of Huainan
  13. 13

    Yingshang Chengguanzhen, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car68 km west of Huainan

A sample day: Huainan to Hefei

  1. 08:30Leave Huainan
  2. 09:55Arrive in Hefei (1 hr 25 min drive)
  3. 10:10Dinosaur
  4. 12:10Lunch
  5. 13:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Hefei
  6. 15:55Head back to Huainan
  7. 17:20Home in Huainan

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Huainan?
The best day trips from Huainan are Hefei, Fuyang, Suzhou, Lu’an, Bengbu. The closest is Huaiyuan Chengguanzhen, about 45 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Huainan?
Huaiyuan Chengguanzhen is the closest, 40 km north-east of Huainan, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Huainan?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Huainan: Huaiyuan Chengguanzhen (45 min), Bengbu (55 min).
What is the biggest city near Huainan for a day out?
Hefei is the largest city in day-trip range, 89 km south of Huainan and about 1 hr 25 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Huainan?
For a weekend away from Huainan, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Suixi (142 km, 2 hr 15 min), Chaohu (140 km, 2 hr 10 min), Chuzhou (127 km, 2 hr), Fuyang (114 km, 1 hr 45 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Huainan?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Suixi at 142 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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