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The 11 Best Day Trips from Jinzhong

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

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There are 11 good day trips from Jinzhong, China, led by Lüliang, Yangquan, Xinzhou. The closest is Yangquan, about 1 hr 25 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Jinzhong at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Lüliang143 km W2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Yangquan74 km E1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Xinzhou81 km N1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Yuanping115 km N1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Jiexiu105 km SW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Gutao74 km SW1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Kuangshi121 km E1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Siwei128 km E2 hrFull-day trip
Beizheng124 km E1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Ceyu118 km E1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Bailuquan140 km E2 hr 10 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Jinzhong

  1. 1

    Lüliang, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km west of Jinzhong4 hr 30 min round trip
  2. 2

    Yangquan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car74 km east of Jinzhong2 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for 阳泉记忆·1947文化园.

  3. 3

    Xinzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car81 km north of Jinzhong2 hr 30 min round trip
  4. 4

    Yuanping, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car115 km north of Jinzhong3 hr 40 min round trip
  5. 5

    Jiexiu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km south-west of Jinzhong3 hr 20 min round trip
  6. 6

    Gutao, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car74 km south-west of Jinzhong2 hr 50 min round trip
  7. 7

    Kuangshi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km east of Jinzhong3 hr 50 min round trip
  8. 8

    Siwei, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car128 km east of Jinzhong4 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Beizheng, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km east of Jinzhong3 hr 50 min round trip
  10. 10

    Ceyu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car118 km east of Jinzhong3 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Bailuquan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km east of Jinzhong4 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Jinzhong to Lüliang

A realistic pace for Lüliang, 143 km from Jinzhong. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Jinzhong
  2. 09:45Arrive in Lüliang (2 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00Walk the centre of Lüliang
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Lüliang
  6. 15:45Head back to Jinzhong
  7. 18:00Home in Jinzhong

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Jinzhong?
The best day trips from Jinzhong are Lüliang, Yangquan, Xinzhou, Yuanping, Jiexiu. The closest is Yangquan, about 1 hr 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Jinzhong?
Yangquan is the closest, 74 km east of Jinzhong, roughly 1 hr 25 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Jinzhong for a day out?
Lüliang is the largest city in day-trip range, 143 km west of Jinzhong and about 2 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Jinzhong?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Lüliang at 143 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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