The 12 Best Day Trips from Nanning
How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.
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There are 12 good day trips from Nanning, China, led by Qinzhou, Laibin, Chongzuo. The closest is Shangsi, about 1 hr 15 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Built from 12 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.
Day trips from Nanning
- 1
Qinzhou, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car99 km south of NanningKnown for 刘永福故居.
- 2
Laibin, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car139 km north-east of Nanning - 3
Chongzuo, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car109 km south-west of Nanning - 4
Fangchenggang, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car117 km south of Nanning - 5
Móng Cái, Vietnam
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car148 km south of Nanning - 6
Shangsi, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car81 km south-west of Nanning - 7
Baihecun, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car136 km south-west of Nanning - 8
Qisha, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car139 km south of Nanning - 9
Jiangping, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car136 km south of Nanning - 10
Naliang, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car136 km south of Nanning - 11
Xingdaohu, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car148 km south-east of Nanning - 12
Malu, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car135 km south of Nanning
A sample day: Nanning to Qinzhou
- 07:30Leave Nanning
- 09:05Arrive in Qinzhou (1 hr 35 min drive)
- 09:20刘永福故居
- 11:20Lunch
- 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Qinzhou
- 15:05Head back to Nanning
- 16:40Home in Nanning
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Nanning?
- The best day trips from Nanning are Qinzhou, Laibin, Chongzuo, Fangchenggang, Móng Cái. The closest is Shangsi, about 1 hr 15 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Nanning?
- Shangsi is the closest, 81 km south-west of Nanning, roughly 1 hr 15 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
- What is the biggest city near Nanning for a day out?
- Qinzhou is the largest city in day-trip range, 99 km south of Nanning and about 1 hr 35 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- Where can I go for a weekend from Nanning?
- For a weekend away from Nanning, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Xingdaohu (148 km, 2 hr 20 min), Móng Cái (148 km, 2 hr 20 min), Qisha (139 km, 2 hr 10 min), Laibin (139 km, 2 hr 10 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Nanning?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Xingdaohu at 148 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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