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The 14 Best Day Trips from Kaifeng

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 Kaifeng, China, led by Zhengzhou, Shangqiu, Heze. The closest is Zhengzhou, about 1 hr 10 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Kaifeng at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Zhengzhou60 km W1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Shangqiu131 km E2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Heze117 km NE1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Luohe138 km S2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Xuchang95 km SW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Anyang144 km N2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Xinxiang63 km NW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Pingdingshan150 km SW2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Jiaozuo109 km NW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Hebi104 km N1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Zhoukou133 km S2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Wacheng Neighborhood115 km S1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Xixiang138 km W2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Yigou113 km N1 hr 45 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Kaifeng

  1. 1

    Zhengzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car60 km west of Kaifeng2 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for 新通桥.

  2. 2

    Shangqiu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km east of Kaifeng4 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for 宋国故城.

  3. 3

    Heze, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car117 km north-east of Kaifeng3 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for 中国牡丹园.

    Also nearby: Puyang Chengguanzhen.

  4. 4

    Luohe, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car138 km south of Kaifeng4 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for 仙鹤园.

  5. 5

    Xuchang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km south-west of Kaifeng3 hr round trip
  6. 6

    Anyang, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km north of Kaifeng4 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 袁林.

  7. 7

    Xinxiang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car63 km north-west of Kaifeng2 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Pingdingshan, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car150 km south-west of Kaifeng4 hr 40 min round trip
  9. 9

    Jiaozuo, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km north-west of Kaifeng3 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Hebi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km north of Kaifeng3 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Zhoukou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km south of Kaifeng4 hr 10 min round trip
  12. 12

    Wacheng Neighborhood, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car115 km south of Kaifeng3 hr 40 min round trip
  13. 13

    Xixiang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car138 km west of Kaifeng4 hr 20 min round trip
  14. 14

    Yigou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car113 km north of Kaifeng3 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Kaifeng to Zhengzhou

A realistic pace for Zhengzhou, 60 km from Kaifeng. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Kaifeng
  2. 09:40Arrive in Zhengzhou (1 hr 10 min drive)
  3. 09:55新通桥
  4. 11:55Lunch
  5. 13:10Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Zhengzhou
  6. 15:40Head back to Kaifeng
  7. 16:50Home in Kaifeng

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Kaifeng?
The best day trips from Kaifeng are Zhengzhou, Shangqiu, Heze, Luohe, Xuchang. The closest is Zhengzhou, about 1 hr 10 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Kaifeng?
Zhengzhou is the closest, 60 km west of Kaifeng, roughly 1 hr 10 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
How far is too far for a day trip from Kaifeng?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Pingdingshan at 150 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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