The 15 Best Day Trips from Loudi

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 15 good day trips from Loudi, China, led by Changde, Heshan, Zhuzhou. The closest is Lianyuan, about 40 min by car, and 4 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 15 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Loudi

  1. 1

    Changde, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km north of Loudi

    Known for 武陵区启蒙幼儿园.

  2. 2

    Heshan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car99 km north of Loudi

    Known for 关公像.

  3. 3

    Zhuzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km east of Loudi

    Known for 湖南有色金属职业技术学院.

  4. 4

    Hengyang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km south-east of Loudi

    Known for 石鼓书院.

  5. 5

    Xiangtan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car90 km east of Loudi

    Known for 1958雕塑.

  6. 6

    Shaoyang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car76 km south-west of Loudi
  7. 7

    Shaoshan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car55 km east of Loudi
  8. 8

    Lengshuijiang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car56 km west of Loudi
  9. 9

    Xiangxiang, China

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car53 km east of Loudi
  10. 10

    Shangmei, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car69 km west of Loudi
  11. 11

    Lianyuan, China

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car33 km west of Loudi
  12. 12

    Qionghu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car128 km north of Loudi
  13. 13

    Qingshuping, China

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km south of Loudi
  14. 14

    Hongqiao, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km south of Loudi
  15. 15

    Santangpu, China

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km south of Loudi

A sample day: Loudi to Changde

  1. 07:30Leave Loudi
  2. 09:50Arrive in Changde (2 hr 20 min drive)
  3. 10:05武陵区启蒙幼儿园
  4. 12:05Lunch
  5. 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Changde
  6. 15:50Head back to Loudi
  7. 18:10Home in Loudi

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Loudi?
The best day trips from Loudi are Changde, Heshan, Zhuzhou, Hengyang, Xiangtan. The closest is Lianyuan, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Loudi?
Lianyuan is the closest, 33 km west of Loudi, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Loudi?
4 places are within about an hour's drive of Loudi: Lianyuan (40 min), Santangpu (45 min), Qingshuping (45 min), Xiangxiang (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Loudi for a day out?
Changde is the largest city in day-trip range, 147 km north of Loudi and about 2 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Loudi?
For a weekend away from Loudi, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Changde (147 km, 2 hr 20 min), Qionghu (128 km, 2 hr), Zhuzhou (114 km, 1 hr 45 min), Hengyang (112 km, 1 hr 45 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Loudi?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Changde at 147 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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