The 13 Best Day Trips from Ningbo
How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.
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There are 13 good day trips from Ningbo, China, led by Shanghai, Hangzhou, Minhang. The closest is Cixi, about 50 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Built from 13 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.
Day trips from Ningbo
- 1
Shanghai, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car150 km north of NingboKnown for 外滩牛.
- 2
Hangzhou, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car141 km west of NingboKnown for 文澜阁.
- 3
Minhang, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car138 km north of NingboKnown for 上海动物园.
- 4
Shaoxing, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car95 km west of NingboKnown for 徐渭墓.
- 5
Songjiang, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car132 km north of NingboKnown for 上海欢乐谷.
- 6
Cixi, China
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car44 km north-west of NingboKnown for 上林湖青瓷文化传承园.
- 7
Qingpu, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car148 km north of NingboKnown for 上海欢乐谷.
- 8
Jiaxing, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car124 km north-west of NingboKnown for 沈钧儒故居.
- 9
Xuhui, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car147 km north of Ningbo - 10
Shangyu, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car67 km west of Ningbo - 11
Jiaojiang, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car131 km south of Ningbo - 12
Nanqiao, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car116 km north of Ningbo - 13
Lianghu, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car64 km west of Ningbo
A sample day: Ningbo to Shanghai
- 07:30Leave Ningbo
- 09:50Arrive in Shanghai (2 hr 20 min drive)
- 10:05外滩牛
- 12:05Lunch
- 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Shanghai
- 15:50Head back to Ningbo
- 18:10Home in Ningbo
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Ningbo?
- The best day trips from Ningbo are Shanghai, Hangzhou, Minhang, Shaoxing, Songjiang. The closest is Cixi, about 50 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Ningbo?
- Cixi is the closest, 44 km north-west of Ningbo, roughly 50 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Ningbo?
- One place is within about an hour's drive of Ningbo: Cixi (50 min).
- What is the biggest city near Ningbo for a day out?
- Shanghai is the largest city in day-trip range, 150 km north of Ningbo and about 2 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- Where can I go for a weekend from Ningbo?
- For a weekend away from Ningbo, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Shanghai (150 km, 2 hr 20 min), Qingpu (148 km, 2 hr 20 min), Xuhui (147 km, 2 hr 20 min), Hangzhou (141 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 Ningbo?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Shanghai at 150 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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