The 15 Best Day Trips from Pudong
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 Pudong, China, led by Wuxi, Minhang, Nantong. The closest is Minhang, about 30 min by car, and 7 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Pudong at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wuxi | 121 km W | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Minhang | 19 km SW | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Nantong | 106 km NW | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Kunshan | 54 km W | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Songjiang | 35 km SW | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Jiading | 29 km NW | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Changshu | 85 km NW | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Cixi | 121 km S | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Zhangjiagang | 115 km NW | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Qingpu | 38 km W | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Jiaxing | 90 km SW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Huzhou | 140 km W | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Taicang | 45 km NW | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Shangyu | 149 km SW | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Chongming | 46 km NE | 55 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Pudong
- 1
Wuxi, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car121 km west of Pudong3 hr 50 min round tripKnown for 京杭运河泥塑展示馆.
- 2
Minhang, China
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car19 km south-west of Pudong1 hr round tripKnown for 上海动物园.
- 3
Nantong, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car106 km north-west of Pudong3 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 烟雨亭.
- 4
Kunshan, China
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car54 km west of Pudong2 hr round tripKnown for Canal view.
- 5
Songjiang, China
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car35 km south-west of Pudong1 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 上海欢乐谷.
- 6
Jiading, China
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car29 km north-west of Pudong1 hr 30 min round tripKnown for 上海国际赛车场.
- 7
Changshu, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car85 km north-west of Pudong2 hr 40 min round tripKnown for 方塔.
- 8
Cixi, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car121 km south of Pudong3 hr 50 min round tripKnown for 上林湖青瓷文化传承园.
- 9
Zhangjiagang, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car115 km north-west of Pudong3 hr 40 min round trip - 10
Qingpu, China
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car38 km west of Pudong1 hr 30 min round tripKnown for 上海欢乐谷.
- 11
Jiaxing, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car90 km south-west of Pudong2 hr 50 min round tripKnown for 沈钧儒故居.
- 12
Huzhou, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car140 km west of Pudong4 hr 20 min round trip - 13
Taicang, China
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car45 km north-west of Pudong1 hr 40 min round trip - 14
Shangyu, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car149 km south-west of Pudong4 hr 40 min round trip - 15
Chongming, China
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car46 km north-east of Pudong1 hr 50 min round trip
A sample day trip: Pudong to Wuxi
A realistic pace for Wuxi, 121 km from Pudong. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Pudong
- 09:25Arrive in Wuxi (1 hr 55 min drive)
- 09:40京杭运河泥塑展示馆
- 11:40Lunch
- 12:55Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Wuxi
- 15:25Head back to Pudong
- 17:20Home in Pudong
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Pudong?
- The best day trips from Pudong are Wuxi, Minhang, Nantong, Kunshan, Songjiang. The closest is Minhang, about 30 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Pudong?
- Minhang is the closest, 19 km south-west of Pudong, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Pudong?
- 7 places are within about an hour's drive of Pudong: Minhang (30 min), Jiading (45 min), Songjiang (40 min), Qingpu (45 min), Taicang (50 min), Chongming (55 min).
- What is the biggest city near Pudong for a day out?
- Wuxi is the largest city in day-trip range, 121 km west of Pudong and about 1 hr 55 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Pudong?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Shangyu at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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