The 15 Best Day Trips from Jiading

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 Jiading, China, led by Shanghai, Puxi, Pudong. The closest is Putuo, about 30 min by car, and 8 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 Jiading

  1. 1

    Shanghai, China

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car27 km south-east of Jiading

    Known for 外滩牛.

  2. 2

    Puxi, China

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km south-east of Jiading

    Known for 外滩牛.

  3. 3

    Pudong, China

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car29 km south-east of Jiading

    Known for 外滩牛.

  4. 4

    Wuxi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car93 km west of Jiading

    Known for 京杭运河泥塑展示馆.

  5. 5

    Changzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km west of Jiading

    Known for 中华恐龙园.

  6. 6

    Minhang, China

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car33 km south of Jiading

    Known for 上海动物园.

  7. 7

    Nantong, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km north-west of Jiading

    Known for 烟雨亭.

  8. 8

    Kunshan, China

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car28 km west of Jiading

    Known for Canal view.

  9. 9

    Songjiang, China

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km south of Jiading

    Known for 上海欢乐谷.

  10. 10

    Changshu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car56 km north-west of Jiading

    Known for 方塔.

  11. 11

    Cixi, China

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

    Known for 上林湖青瓷文化传承园.

  12. 12

    Zhangjiagang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km north-west of Jiading
  13. 13

    Yixing, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km west of Jiading

    Known for 瀛园.

  14. 14

    Qingpu, China

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car29 km south-west of Jiading

    Known for 上海欢乐谷.

  15. 15

    Putuo, China

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km south-east of Jiading

    Known for 外滩牛.

A sample day: Jiading to Shanghai

  1. 08:30Leave Jiading
  2. 09:10Arrive in Shanghai (40 min drive)
  3. 09:25外滩牛
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Shanghai
  6. 15:10Head back to Jiading
  7. 15:50Home in Jiading

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Jiading?
The best day trips from Jiading are Shanghai, Puxi, Pudong, Wuxi, Changzhou. The closest is Putuo, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Jiading?
Putuo is the closest, 20 km south-east of Jiading, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Jiading?
8 places are within about an hour's drive of Jiading: Putuo (30 min), Puxi (40 min), Shanghai (40 min), Kunshan (40 min), Pudong (45 min), Qingpu (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Jiading for a day out?
Shanghai is the largest city in day-trip range, 27 km south-east of Jiading and about 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Jiading?
For a weekend away from Jiading, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Yixing (135 km, 2 hr 5 min), Cixi (134 km, 2 hr 5 min), Changzhou (130 km, 2 hr). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Jiading?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Yixing at 135 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.

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