The 11 Best Day Trips from Lu’an
How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.
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There are 11 good day trips from Lu’an, China, led by Hefei, Fuyang, Huainan. The closest is Huoqiu Chengguanzhen, about 1 hr 25 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Built from 11 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.
Day trips from Lu’an
- 1
Hefei, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car74 km east of Lu’anKnown for Dinosaur.
- 2
Fuyang, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car145 km north-west of Lu’anKnown for 阜阳野生动物园.
- 3
Huainan, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car109 km north-east of Lu’anKnown for 东华怡乐生态园.
- 4
Anqing, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car145 km south of Lu’an - 5
Tongling, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car149 km south-east of Lu’an - 6
Chaohu, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car129 km east of Lu’an - 7
Lucheng, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car91 km south-east of Lu’an - 8
Huangchuan, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car146 km west of Lu’an - 9
Huaiyuan Chengguanzhen, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car149 km north-east of Lu’an - 10
Huoqiu Chengguanzhen, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car72 km north of Lu’an - 11
Yingshang Chengguanzhen, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car102 km north of Lu’an
A sample day: Lu’an to Hefei
- 08:30Leave Lu’an
- 09:55Arrive in Hefei (1 hr 25 min drive)
- 10:10Dinosaur
- 12:10Lunch
- 13:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Hefei
- 15:55Head back to Lu’an
- 17:20Home in Lu’an
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Lu’an?
- The best day trips from Lu’an are Hefei, Fuyang, Huainan, Anqing, Tongling. The closest is Huoqiu Chengguanzhen, about 1 hr 25 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Lu’an?
- Huoqiu Chengguanzhen is the closest, 72 km north of Lu’an, roughly 1 hr 25 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
- What is the biggest city near Lu’an for a day out?
- Hefei is the largest city in day-trip range, 74 km east of Lu’an and about 1 hr 25 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- Where can I go for a weekend from Lu’an?
- For a weekend away from Lu’an, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Huaiyuan Chengguanzhen (149 km, 2 hr 20 min), Tongling (149 km, 2 hr 20 min), Huangchuan (146 km, 2 hr 15 min), Anqing (145 km, 2 hr 15 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Lu’an?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Huaiyuan Chengguanzhen at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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