The 15 Best Day Trips from Pengpu
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 Pengpu, China, led by Wuxi, Minhang, Nantong. The closest is Minhang, about 30 min by car, and 8 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Pengpu at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wuxi | 113 km W | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Minhang | 21 km S | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Nantong | 98 km NW | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Kunshan | 47 km W | 55 min | Half-day trip |
| Songjiang | 35 km SW | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Jiading | 21 km NW | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Changshu | 77 km NW | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Cixi | 125 km S | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Zhangjiagang | 107 km NW | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Qingpu | 34 km SW | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Jiaxing | 88 km SW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Huzhou | 136 km W | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Taicang | 37 km NW | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Chongming | 44 km NE | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Nanqiao | 41 km S | 45 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Pengpu
- 1
Wuxi, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car113 km west of Pengpu3 hr 30 min round tripKnown for 京杭运河泥塑展示馆.
- 2
Minhang, China
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car21 km south of Pengpu1 hr round tripKnown for 上海动物园.
- 3
Nantong, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car98 km north-west of Pengpu3 hr round tripKnown for 烟雨亭.
- 4
Kunshan, China
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car47 km west of Pengpu1 hr 50 min round tripKnown for Canal view.
- 5
Songjiang, China
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car35 km south-west of Pengpu1 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 上海欢乐谷.
- 6
Jiading, China
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car21 km north-west of Pengpu1 hr round tripKnown for 上海国际赛车场.
- 7
Changshu, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car77 km north-west of Pengpu3 hr round tripKnown for 方塔.
- 8
Cixi, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car125 km south of Pengpu3 hr 50 min round tripKnown for 上林湖青瓷文化传承园.
- 9
Zhangjiagang, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car107 km north-west of Pengpu3 hr 20 min round trip - 10
Qingpu, China
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car34 km south-west of Pengpu1 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 上海欢乐谷.
- 11
Jiaxing, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car88 km south-west of Pengpu2 hr 50 min round tripKnown for 沈钧儒故居.
- 12
Huzhou, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car136 km west of Pengpu4 hr 20 min round trip - 13
Taicang, China
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car37 km north-west of Pengpu1 hr 30 min round trip - 14
Chongming, China
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car44 km north-east of Pengpu1 hr 40 min round trip - 15
Nanqiao, China
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car41 km south of Pengpu1 hr 30 min round trip
A sample day trip: Pengpu to Wuxi
A realistic pace for Wuxi, 113 km from Pengpu. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Pengpu
- 09:15Arrive in Wuxi (1 hr 45 min drive)
- 09:30京杭运河泥塑展示馆
- 11:30Lunch
- 12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Wuxi
- 15:15Head back to Pengpu
- 17:00Home in Pengpu
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Pengpu?
- The best day trips from Pengpu are Wuxi, Minhang, Nantong, Kunshan, Songjiang. The closest is Minhang, about 30 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Pengpu?
- Minhang is the closest, 21 km south of Pengpu, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Pengpu?
- 8 places are within about an hour's drive of Pengpu: Minhang (30 min), Jiading (30 min), Qingpu (40 min), Songjiang (40 min), Taicang (45 min), Nanqiao (45 min).
- What is the biggest city near Pengpu for a day out?
- Wuxi is the largest city in day-trip range, 113 km west of Pengpu and about 1 hr 45 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Pengpu?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Huzhou at 136 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.
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