The 14 Best Day Trips from Laiwu
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 Laiwu, China, led by Jinan, Zibo, Linyi. The closest is Xintai, 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 Laiwu at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jinan | 79 km NW | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Zibo | 76 km NE | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Linyi | 140 km SE | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Weifang | 141 km NE | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Jining | 131 km SW | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Zaozhuang | 148 km S | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Binzhou | 134 km N | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Shouguang | 123 km NE | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Anqiu | 140 km E | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Zoucheng | 108 km SW | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Yanzhou | 103 km SW | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Qingzhou | 92 km NE | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Xintai | 34 km S | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Boshan | 36 km NE | 40 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Laiwu
- 1
Jinan, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car79 km north-west of Laiwu3 hr round tripKnown for 解放阁.
- 2
Zibo, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car76 km north-east of Laiwu3 hr round tripKnown for 世纪之星.
Also nearby: Linqu.
- 3
Linyi, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car140 km south-east of Laiwu4 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 临沂零公里标志.
- 4
Weifang, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car141 km north-east of Laiwu4 hr 20 min round tripKnown for “商业街”牌坊.
- 5
Jining, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car131 km south-west of Laiwu4 hr 10 min round trip - 6
Zaozhuang, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car148 km south of Laiwu4 hr 40 min round trip - 7
Binzhou, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car134 km north of Laiwu4 hr 10 min round trip - 8
Shouguang, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car123 km north-east of Laiwu3 hr 50 min round trip - 9
Anqiu, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car140 km east of Laiwu4 hr 20 min round trip - 10
Zoucheng, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car108 km south-west of Laiwu3 hr 20 min round trip - 11
Yanzhou, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car103 km south-west of Laiwu3 hr 10 min round trip - 12
Qingzhou, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car92 km north-east of Laiwu2 hr 50 min round trip - 13
Xintai, China
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car34 km south of Laiwu1 hr 20 min round trip - 14
Boshan, China
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car36 km north-east of Laiwu1 hr 20 min round trip
A sample day trip: Laiwu to Jinan
A realistic pace for Jinan, 79 km from Laiwu. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Laiwu
- 10:00Arrive in Jinan (1 hr 30 min drive)
- 10:15解放阁
- 12:15Lunch
- 13:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Jinan
- 16:00Head back to Laiwu
- 17:30Home in Laiwu
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Laiwu?
- The best day trips from Laiwu are Jinan, Zibo, Linyi, Weifang, Jining. The closest is Xintai, about 40 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Laiwu?
- Xintai is the closest, 34 km south of Laiwu, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Laiwu?
- 2 places are within about an hour's drive of Laiwu: Xintai (40 min), Boshan (40 min).
- What is the biggest city near Laiwu for a day out?
- Jinan is the largest city in day-trip range, 79 km north-west of Laiwu and about 1 hr 30 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Laiwu?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Zaozhuang at 148 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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