The 13 Best Day Trips from Liaocheng
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 13 good day trips from Liaocheng, China, led by Jinan, Handan, Heze. The closest is Qingnian, about 1 hr 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 Liaocheng at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jinan | 92 km E | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Handan | 137 km W | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Heze | 143 km S | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Jining | 127 km SE | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Dezhou | 115 km N | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Hengshui | 146 km N | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Jizhou | 128 km N | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Zoucheng | 145 km SE | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Shahecheng | 144 km NW | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Mingshui | 137 km E | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Qingnian | 51 km NW | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Puyang Chengguanzhen | 121 km SW | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Sishui | 145 km SE | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Liaocheng
- 1
Jinan, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car92 km east of Liaocheng2 hr 50 min round tripKnown for 解放阁.
- 2
Handan, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car137 km west of Liaocheng4 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 回车巷历史文化街区.
- 3
Heze, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car143 km south of Liaocheng4 hr 30 min round tripKnown for 中国牡丹园.
- 4
Jining, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car127 km south-east of Liaocheng4 hr round tripAlso nearby: Yanzhou, Qufu.
- 5
Dezhou, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car115 km north of Liaocheng3 hr 40 min round trip - 6
Hengshui, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north of Liaocheng4 hr 30 min round trip - 7
Jizhou, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car128 km north of Liaocheng4 hr round trip - 8
Zoucheng, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car145 km south-east of Liaocheng4 hr 30 min round trip - 9
Shahecheng, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car144 km north-west of Liaocheng4 hr 30 min round trip - 10
Mingshui, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car137 km east of Liaocheng4 hr 20 min round trip - 11
Qingnian, China
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car51 km north-west of Liaocheng2 hr round trip - 12
Puyang Chengguanzhen, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car121 km south-west of Liaocheng3 hr 50 min round trip - 13
Sishui, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car145 km south-east of Liaocheng4 hr 30 min round trip
A sample day trip: Liaocheng to Jinan
A realistic pace for Jinan, 92 km from Liaocheng. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Liaocheng
- 09:55Arrive in Jinan (1 hr 25 min drive)
- 10:10解放阁
- 12:10Lunch
- 13:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Jinan
- 15:55Head back to Liaocheng
- 17:20Home in Liaocheng
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Liaocheng?
- The best day trips from Liaocheng are Jinan, Handan, Heze, Jining, Dezhou. The closest is Qingnian, about 1 hr away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Liaocheng?
- Qingnian is the closest, 51 km north-west of Liaocheng, roughly 1 hr by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Liaocheng?
- One place is within about an hour's drive of Liaocheng: Qingnian (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near Liaocheng for a day out?
- Jinan is the largest city in day-trip range, 92 km east of Liaocheng and about 1 hr 25 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Liaocheng?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Hengshui at 146 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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