The 11 Best Day Trips from Pingdingshan

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 11 good day trips from Pingdingshan, China, led by Zhengzhou, Kaifeng, Luohe. The closest is Fangcheng, about 1 hr 10 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 11 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Pingdingshan

  1. 1

    Zhengzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car118 km north of Pingdingshan

    Known for 新通桥.

  2. 2

    Kaifeng, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car150 km north-east of Pingdingshan

    Known for 铁塔.

  3. 3

    Luohe, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car69 km east of Pingdingshan

    Known for 仙鹤园.

  4. 4

    Xuchang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km north-east of Pingdingshan
  5. 5

    Zhumadian, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car106 km south-east of Pingdingshan
  6. 6

    Zhoukou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km east of Pingdingshan
  7. 7

    Tanghe, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car125 km south of Pingdingshan
  8. 8

    Zhenping, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car127 km south-west of Pingdingshan
  9. 9

    Fangcheng, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car60 km south-west of Pingdingshan
  10. 10

    Wacheng Neighborhood, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km east of Pingdingshan
  11. 11

    Runan, China

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

A sample day: Pingdingshan to Zhengzhou

  1. 07:30Leave Pingdingshan
  2. 09:20Arrive in Zhengzhou (1 hr 50 min drive)
  3. 09:35新通桥
  4. 11:35Lunch
  5. 12:50Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Zhengzhou
  6. 15:20Head back to Pingdingshan
  7. 17:10Home in Pingdingshan

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Pingdingshan?
The best day trips from Pingdingshan are Zhengzhou, Kaifeng, Luohe, Xuchang, Zhumadian. The closest is Fangcheng, about 1 hr 10 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Pingdingshan?
Fangcheng is the closest, 60 km south-west of Pingdingshan, roughly 1 hr 10 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Pingdingshan for a day out?
Zhengzhou is the largest city in day-trip range, 118 km north of Pingdingshan and about 1 hr 50 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Pingdingshan?
For a weekend away from Pingdingshan, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Kaifeng (150 km, 2 hr 20 min), Zhenping (127 km, 2 hr), Runan (126 km, 2 hr), Tanghe (125 km, 1 hr 55 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Pingdingshan?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Kaifeng 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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