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The 15 Best Day Trips from Nanjing

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 15 good day trips from Nanjing, China, led by Hefei, Changzhou, Taizhou. The closest is Zhenzhou, about 50 min by car, and 3 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Nanjing at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Hefei143 km W2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Changzhou116 km E1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Taizhou116 km NE1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Wuhu85 km SW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Yangzhou72 km NE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Yixing126 km SE2 hrFull-day trip
Zhenjiang66 km E1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Chuzhou54 km NW1 hrHalf-day trip
Xuancheng123 km S1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Ma’anshan49 km SW55 minHalf-day trip
Zhenzhou44 km NE50 minHalf-day trip
Taozhou142 km SE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Chaohu100 km SW1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Xinghua139 km NE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Gaoyou102 km NE1 hr 35 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Nanjing

  1. 1

    Hefei, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km west of Nanjing4 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for Dinosaur.

  2. 2

    Changzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km east of Nanjing3 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for 中华恐龙园.

  3. 3

    Taizhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km north-east of Nanjing3 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for 东篱菊影.

  4. 4

    Wuhu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km south-west of Nanjing2 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for 广济寺塔.

  5. 5

    Yangzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km north-east of Nanjing2 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for 扬州梦幻之城.

  6. 6

    Yixing, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km south-east of Nanjing4 hr round trip

    Known for 瀛园.

  7. 7

    Zhenjiang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car66 km east of Nanjing2 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Chuzhou, China

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km north-west of Nanjing2 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Xuancheng, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km south of Nanjing3 hr 50 min round trip
  10. 10

    Ma’anshan, China

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car49 km south-west of Nanjing1 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for 三匹马.

  11. 11

    Zhenzhou, China

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car44 km north-east of Nanjing1 hr 40 min round trip
  12. 12

    Taozhou, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km south-east of Nanjing4 hr 30 min round trip
  13. 13

    Chaohu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car100 km south-west of Nanjing3 hr 10 min round trip
  14. 14

    Xinghua, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km north-east of Nanjing4 hr 20 min round trip
  15. 15

    Gaoyou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km north-east of Nanjing3 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Nanjing to Hefei

A realistic pace for Hefei, 143 km from Nanjing. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Nanjing
  2. 09:45Arrive in Hefei (2 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00Dinosaur
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Hefei
  6. 15:45Head back to Nanjing
  7. 18:00Home in Nanjing

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Nanjing?
The best day trips from Nanjing are Hefei, Changzhou, Taizhou, Wuhu, Yangzhou. The closest is Zhenzhou, about 50 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Nanjing?
Zhenzhou is the closest, 44 km north-east of Nanjing, roughly 50 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Nanjing?
3 places are within about an hour's drive of Nanjing: Zhenzhou (50 min), Ma’anshan (55 min), Chuzhou (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Nanjing for a day out?
Hefei is the largest city in day-trip range, 143 km west of Nanjing and about 2 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Nanjing?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Hefei at 143 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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