The 15 Best Day Trips from Huzhou
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 Huzhou, China, led by Shanghai, Hangzhou, Puxi. The closest is Hangzhou, about 1 hr 15 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Huzhou at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | 136 km E | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Hangzhou | 64 km S | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Puxi | 137 km E | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Pudong | 140 km E | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Wuxi | 80 km N | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Changzhou | 101 km N | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Minhang | 125 km E | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Shaoxing | 107 km SE | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Nantong | 149 km NE | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Kunshan | 99 km NE | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Songjiang | 109 km E | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Jiading | 124 km NE | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Changshu | 106 km NE | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Cixi | 135 km SE | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Zhangjiagang | 118 km N | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Huzhou
- 1
Shanghai, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car136 km east of Huzhou4 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 外滩牛.
- 2
Hangzhou, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car64 km south of Huzhou2 hr 30 min round tripKnown for 文澜阁.
- 3
Puxi, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car137 km east of Huzhou4 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 外滩牛.
- 4
Pudong, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car140 km east of Huzhou4 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 外滩牛.
- 5
Wuxi, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car80 km north of Huzhou2 hr 30 min round tripKnown for 京杭运河泥塑展示馆.
- 6
Changzhou, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car101 km north of Huzhou3 hr 10 min round tripKnown for 中华恐龙园.
- 7
Minhang, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car125 km east of Huzhou3 hr 50 min round tripKnown for 上海动物园.
- 8
Shaoxing, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car107 km south-east of Huzhou3 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 徐渭墓.
- 9
Nantong, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car149 km north-east of Huzhou4 hr 40 min round tripKnown for 烟雨亭.
- 10
Kunshan, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car99 km north-east of Huzhou3 hr 10 min round tripKnown for Canal view.
- 11
Songjiang, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car109 km east of Huzhou3 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 上海欢乐谷.
- 12
Jiading, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car124 km north-east of Huzhou3 hr 50 min round tripKnown for 上海国际赛车场.
- 13
Changshu, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car106 km north-east of Huzhou3 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 方塔.
- 14
Cixi, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car135 km south-east of Huzhou4 hr 10 min round tripKnown for 上林湖青瓷文化传承园.
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Zhangjiagang, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car118 km north of Huzhou3 hr 40 min round trip
A sample day trip: Huzhou to Shanghai
A realistic pace for Shanghai, 136 km from Huzhou. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Huzhou
- 09:40Arrive in Shanghai (2 hr 10 min drive)
- 09:55外滩牛
- 11:55Lunch
- 13:10Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Shanghai
- 15:40Head back to Huzhou
- 17:50Home in Huzhou
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Huzhou?
- The best day trips from Huzhou are Shanghai, Hangzhou, Puxi, Pudong, Wuxi. The closest is Hangzhou, about 1 hr 15 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Huzhou?
- Hangzhou is the closest, 64 km south of Huzhou, roughly 1 hr 15 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
- What is the biggest city near Huzhou for a day out?
- Shanghai is the largest city in day-trip range, 136 km east of Huzhou and about 2 hr 10 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Huzhou?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Nantong 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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