The 11 Best Day Trips from Lu’an
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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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.
Day trips from Lu’an at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hefei | 74 km E | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Fuyang | 145 km NW | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Huainan | 109 km NE | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Anqing | 145 km S | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Tongling | 149 km SE | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Chaohu | 129 km E | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Lucheng | 91 km SE | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Huangchuan | 146 km W | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Huaiyuan Chengguanzhen | 149 km NE | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Huoqiu Chengguanzhen | 72 km N | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Yingshang Chengguanzhen | 102 km N | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Lu’an
- 1
Hefei, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car74 km east of Lu’an2 hr 50 min round tripKnown for Dinosaur.
- 2
Fuyang, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car145 km north-west of Lu’an4 hr 30 min round tripKnown 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’an3 hr 20 min round tripKnown 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’an4 hr 30 min round trip - 5
Tongling, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car149 km south-east of Lu’an4 hr 40 min round trip - 6
Chaohu, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car129 km east of Lu’an4 hr round trip - 7
Lucheng, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car91 km south-east of Lu’an2 hr 50 min round trip - 8
Huangchuan, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car146 km west of Lu’an4 hr 30 min round trip - 9
Huaiyuan Chengguanzhen, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car149 km north-east of Lu’an4 hr 40 min round trip - 10
Huoqiu Chengguanzhen, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car72 km north of Lu’an2 hr 50 min round trip - 11
Yingshang Chengguanzhen, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car102 km north of Lu’an3 hr 10 min round trip
A sample day trip: Lu’an to Hefei
A realistic pace for Hefei, 74 km from Lu’an. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 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.
- 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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