The 14 Best Day Trips from Laizhou
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 Laizhou, China, led by Qingdao, Yantai, Weifang. The closest is Pingdu, about 50 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Laizhou at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qingdao | 130 km S | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Yantai | 137 km E | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Weifang | 91 km SW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Zhu Cheng City | 140 km S | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Dongying | 132 km W | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Jiaozhou | 100 km S | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Pingdu | 44 km S | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Shouguang | 112 km W | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Gaomi | 90 km S | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Anqiu | 107 km SW | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Laixi | 63 km SE | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Changyi | 61 km SW | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Linqu | 145 km SW | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Qingzhou | 141 km W | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Laizhou
- 1
Qingdao, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car130 km south of Laizhou4 hr round tripKnown for 青岛奥林匹克帆船中心.
Also nearby: Zhucheng.
- 2
Yantai, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car137 km east of Laizhou4 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 烟台山景区.
- 3
Weifang, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car91 km south-west of Laizhou2 hr 50 min round tripKnown for “商业街”牌坊.
- 4
Zhu Cheng City, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car140 km south of Laizhou4 hr 20 min round trip - 5
Dongying, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car132 km west of Laizhou4 hr 10 min round tripKnown for 华八井.
- 6
Jiaozhou, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car100 km south of Laizhou3 hr 10 min round trip - 7
Pingdu, China
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car44 km south of Laizhou1 hr 40 min round trip - 8
Shouguang, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car112 km west of Laizhou3 hr 30 min round trip - 9
Gaomi, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car90 km south of Laizhou2 hr 50 min round trip - 10
Anqiu, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car107 km south-west of Laizhou3 hr 20 min round trip - 11
Laixi, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car63 km south-east of Laizhou2 hr 30 min round trip - 12
Changyi, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car61 km south-west of Laizhou2 hr 20 min round trip - 13
Linqu, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car145 km south-west of Laizhou4 hr 30 min round trip - 14
Qingzhou, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car141 km west of Laizhou4 hr 20 min round trip
A sample day trip: Laizhou to Qingdao
A realistic pace for Qingdao, 130 km from Laizhou. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Laizhou
- 09:30Arrive in Qingdao (2 hr drive)
- 09:45青岛奥林匹克帆船中心
- 11:45Lunch
- 13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Qingdao
- 15:30Head back to Laizhou
- 17:30Home in Laizhou
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Laizhou?
- The best day trips from Laizhou are Qingdao, Yantai, Weifang, Zhu Cheng City, Dongying. The closest is Pingdu, about 50 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Laizhou?
- Pingdu is the closest, 44 km south of Laizhou, roughly 50 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Laizhou?
- One place is within about an hour's drive of Laizhou: Pingdu (50 min).
- What is the biggest city near Laizhou for a day out?
- Qingdao is the largest city in day-trip range, 130 km south of Laizhou and about 2 hr by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Laizhou?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Linqu at 145 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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