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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

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Wuxi121 km W1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Minhang19 km SW30 minHalf-day trip
Nantong106 km NW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Kunshan54 km W1 hrHalf-day trip
Songjiang35 km SW40 minHalf-day trip
Jiading29 km NW45 minHalf-day trip
Changshu85 km NW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Cixi121 km S1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Zhangjiagang115 km NW1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Qingpu38 km W45 minHalf-day trip
Jiaxing90 km SW1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Huzhou140 km W2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Taicang45 km NW50 minHalf-day trip
Shangyu149 km SW2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Chongming46 km NE55 minHalf-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Pudong

  1. 1

    Wuxi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km west of Pudong3 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for 京杭运河泥塑展示馆.

  2. 2

    Minhang, China

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km south-west of Pudong1 hr round trip

    Known for 上海动物园.

  3. 3

    Nantong, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car106 km north-west of Pudong3 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for 烟雨亭.

  4. 4

    Kunshan, China

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km west of Pudong2 hr round trip

    Known for Canal view.

  5. 5

    Songjiang, China

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car35 km south-west of Pudong1 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for 上海欢乐谷.

  6. 6

    Jiading, China

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car29 km north-west of Pudong1 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 上海国际赛车场.

  7. 7

    Changshu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km north-west of Pudong2 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for 方塔.

  8. 8

    Cixi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km south of Pudong3 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for 上林湖青瓷文化传承园.

  9. 9

    Zhangjiagang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car115 km north-west of Pudong3 hr 40 min round trip
  10. 10

    Qingpu, China

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car38 km west of Pudong1 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 上海欢乐谷.

  11. 11

    Jiaxing, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car90 km south-west of Pudong2 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for 沈钧儒故居.

  12. 12

    Huzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km west of Pudong4 hr 20 min round trip
  13. 13

    Taicang, China

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car45 km north-west of Pudong1 hr 40 min round trip
  14. 14

    Shangyu, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km south-west of Pudong4 hr 40 min round trip
  15. 15

    Chongming, China

    Half-day trip
    About 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.

  1. 07:30Leave Pudong
  2. 09:25Arrive in Wuxi (1 hr 55 min drive)
  3. 09:40京杭运河泥塑展示馆
  4. 11:40Lunch
  5. 12:55Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Wuxi
  6. 15:25Head back to Pudong
  7. 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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