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The 14 Best Day Trips from Jiaozhou

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 14 good day trips from Jiaozhou, China, led by Qingdao, Weifang, Zhu Cheng City. The closest is Gaomi, about 40 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Jiaozhou at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Qingdao42 km SE50 minHalf-day trip
Weifang93 km NW1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Zhu Cheng City63 km SW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Rizhao106 km SW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Pingdu56 km N1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Zhucheng63 km SW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Shouguang131 km NW2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Gaomi25 km NW40 minHalf-day trip
Anqiu75 km W1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Laixi79 km NE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Linqu134 km W2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Qingzhou144 km W2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Laizhou100 km N1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Laiyang100 km NE1 hr 35 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Jiaozhou

  1. 1

    Qingdao, China

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car42 km south-east of Jiaozhou1 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for 青岛奥林匹克帆船中心.

  2. 2

    Weifang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car93 km north-west of Jiaozhou2 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for “商业街”牌坊.

    Also nearby: Changyi.

  3. 3

    Zhu Cheng City, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car63 km south-west of Jiaozhou2 hr 30 min round trip
  4. 4

    Rizhao, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car106 km south-west of Jiaozhou3 hr 20 min round trip
  5. 5

    Pingdu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car56 km north of Jiaozhou2 hr 10 min round trip
  6. 6

    Zhucheng, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car63 km south-west of Jiaozhou2 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Shouguang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km north-west of Jiaozhou4 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Gaomi, China

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km north-west of Jiaozhou1 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Anqiu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car75 km west of Jiaozhou2 hr 50 min round trip
  10. 10

    Laixi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car79 km north-east of Jiaozhou3 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Linqu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car134 km west of Jiaozhou4 hr 10 min round trip
  12. 12

    Qingzhou, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km west of Jiaozhou4 hr 30 min round trip
  13. 13

    Laizhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car100 km north of Jiaozhou3 hr 10 min round trip
  14. 14

    Laiyang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car100 km north-east of Jiaozhou3 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Jiaozhou to Qingdao

A realistic pace for Qingdao, 42 km from Jiaozhou. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Jiaozhou
  2. 09:20Arrive in Qingdao (50 min drive)
  3. 09:35青岛奥林匹克帆船中心
  4. 11:35Lunch
  5. 12:50Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Qingdao
  6. 15:20Head back to Jiaozhou
  7. 16:10Home in Jiaozhou

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Jiaozhou?
The best day trips from Jiaozhou are Qingdao, Weifang, Zhu Cheng City, Rizhao, Pingdu. The closest is Gaomi, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Jiaozhou?
Gaomi is the closest, 25 km north-west of Jiaozhou, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Jiaozhou?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Jiaozhou: Gaomi (40 min), Qingdao (50 min).
What is the biggest city near Jiaozhou for a day out?
Qingdao is the largest city in day-trip range, 42 km south-east of Jiaozhou and about 50 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Jiaozhou?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Qingzhou at 144 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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