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The 14 Best Day Trips from Putian

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 14 good day trips from Putian, China, led by Xiamen, Jinjiang, Ningde. The closest is Fuqing, about 55 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Putian at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Xiamen142 km SW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Jinjiang82 km SW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Ningde145 km N2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Fuqing49 km NE55 minHalf-day trip
Jincheng132 km SW2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Jinhu126 km SW2 hrFull-day trip
Dazuocun61 km S1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Dongdai108 km NE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Nangan122 km NE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Jieshoucun123 km NE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Dinghaicun122 km NE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Jinjing105 km SW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Dongyuan64 km SW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Tuzhai54 km S1 hrHalf-day trip

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

The best day trips from Putian

  1. 1

    Xiamen, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km south-west of Putian4 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 万石沧海.

  2. 2

    Jinjiang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car82 km south-west of Putian2 hr 30 min round trip

    Also nearby: Ximeicun.

  3. 3

    Ningde, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km north of Putian4 hr 30 min round trip
  4. 4

    Fuqing, China

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car49 km north-east of Putian1 hr 50 min round trip
  5. 5

    Jincheng, Taiwan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km south-west of Putian4 hr 10 min round trip
  6. 6

    Jinhu, Taiwan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km south-west of Putian4 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Dazuocun, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km south of Putian2 hr 20 min round trip
  8. 8

    Dongdai, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km north-east of Putian3 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Nangan, Taiwan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km north-east of Putian3 hr 50 min round trip
  10. 10

    Jieshoucun, Taiwan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km north-east of Putian3 hr 50 min round trip
  11. 11

    Dinghaicun, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km north-east of Putian3 hr 50 min round trip
  12. 12

    Jinjing, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km south-west of Putian3 hr 20 min round trip
  13. 13

    Dongyuan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km south-west of Putian2 hr 30 min round trip
  14. 14

    Tuzhai, China

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km south of Putian2 hr round trip

A sample day trip: Putian to Xiamen

A realistic pace for Xiamen, 142 km from Putian. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Putian
  2. 09:45Arrive in Xiamen (2 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00万石沧海
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Xiamen
  6. 15:45Head back to Putian
  7. 18:00Home in Putian

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Putian?
The best day trips from Putian are Xiamen, Jinjiang, Ningde, Fuqing, Jincheng. The closest is Fuqing, about 55 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Putian?
Fuqing is the closest, 49 km north-east of Putian, roughly 55 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Putian?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Putian: Fuqing (55 min), Tuzhai (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Putian for a day out?
Xiamen is the largest city in day-trip range, 142 km south-west of Putian and about 2 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Putian?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Ningde at 145 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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