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The 13 Best Day Trips from Mentougou

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 Mentougou, China, led by Beijing, Tianjin, Baoding. The closest is Liangxiang, about 35 min by car, and 6 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Mentougou at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Beijing26 km E40 minHalf-day trip
Tianjin128 km SE2 hrFull-day trip
Baoding130 km SW2 hrFull-day trip
Langfang71 km SE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Zhangjiakou140 km NW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Xuanhua115 km NW1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Tongzhou49 km E55 minHalf-day trip
Shunyi51 km NE1 hrHalf-day trip
Renqiu137 km S2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Fangshan29 km S45 minHalf-day trip
Liangxiang23 km S35 minHalf-day trip
Yangcun105 km SE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Badaling48 km N55 minHalf-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Mentougou

  1. 1

    Beijing, China

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km east of Mentougou1 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for 北京古观象台.

  2. 2

    Tianjin, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car128 km south-east of Mentougou4 hr round trip

    Known for 天津之眼.

    Also nearby: Yangliuqing, Chitu.

  3. 3

    Baoding, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km south-west of Mentougou4 hr round trip

    Known for 古莲花池.

  4. 4

    Langfang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km south-east of Mentougou2 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for 只有红楼梦·戏剧幻城.

  5. 5

    Zhangjiakou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km north-west of Mentougou4 hr 20 min round trip
  6. 6

    Xuanhua, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car115 km north-west of Mentougou3 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Tongzhou, China

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car49 km east of Mentougou1 hr 50 min round trip
  8. 8

    Shunyi, China

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km north-east of Mentougou2 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Renqiu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km south of Mentougou4 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Fangshan, China

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car29 km south of Mentougou1 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    Liangxiang, China

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car23 km south of Mentougou1 hr 10 min round trip
  12. 12

    Yangcun, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km south-east of Mentougou3 hr 20 min round trip
  13. 13

    Badaling, China

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car48 km north of Mentougou1 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Mentougou to Beijing

A realistic pace for Beijing, 26 km from Mentougou. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Mentougou
  2. 09:10Arrive in Beijing (40 min drive)
  3. 09:25北京古观象台
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Beijing
  6. 15:10Head back to Mentougou
  7. 15:50Home in Mentougou

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Mentougou?
The best day trips from Mentougou are Beijing, Tianjin, Baoding, Langfang, Zhangjiakou. The closest is Liangxiang, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Mentougou?
Liangxiang is the closest, 23 km south of Mentougou, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Mentougou?
6 places are within about an hour's drive of Mentougou: Liangxiang (35 min), Beijing (40 min), Fangshan (45 min), Badaling (55 min), Tongzhou (55 min), Shunyi (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Mentougou for a day out?
Beijing is the largest city in day-trip range, 26 km east of Mentougou and about 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Mentougou?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Zhangjiakou at 140 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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