The 14 Best Day Trips from Rizhao
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 Rizhao, China, led by Qingdao, Linyi, Weifang. The closest is Zhu Cheng City, about 1 hr 15 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Rizhao at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qingdao | 106 km NE | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Linyi | 115 km W | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Weifang | 149 km N | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Lianyungang | 95 km S | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Zhu Cheng City | 66 km N | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Zhucheng | 66 km N | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Gaomi | 110 km N | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Anqiu | 117 km N | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Jingzhi | 100 km N | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Linghe | 113 km N | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Yeyuan | 145 km NW | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Yishui | 91 km NW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Tangwu | 130 km NW | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Jiayue | 75 km NW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Rizhao
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Qingdao, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car106 km north-east of Rizhao3 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 青岛奥林匹克帆船中心.
Also nearby: Jiaozhou.
- 2
Linyi, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car115 km west of Rizhao3 hr 40 min round tripKnown for 临沂零公里标志.
- 3
Weifang, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car149 km north of Rizhao4 hr 40 min round tripKnown for “商业街”牌坊.
- 4
Lianyungang, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car95 km south of Rizhao3 hr round tripKnown for 花果山风景区.
- 5
Zhu Cheng City, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car66 km north of Rizhao2 hr 30 min round trip - 6
Zhucheng, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car66 km north of Rizhao2 hr 30 min round trip - 7
Gaomi, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car110 km north of Rizhao3 hr 30 min round trip - 8
Anqiu, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car117 km north of Rizhao3 hr 40 min round trip - 9
Jingzhi, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car100 km north of Rizhao3 hr 10 min round trip - 10
Linghe, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car113 km north of Rizhao3 hr 30 min round trip - 11
Yeyuan, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car145 km north-west of Rizhao4 hr 30 min round trip - 12
Yishui, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car91 km north-west of Rizhao2 hr 50 min round trip - 13
Tangwu, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car130 km north-west of Rizhao4 hr round trip - 14
Jiayue, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car75 km north-west of Rizhao2 hr 50 min round trip
A sample day trip: Rizhao to Qingdao
A realistic pace for Qingdao, 106 km from Rizhao. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Rizhao
- 09:10Arrive in Qingdao (1 hr 40 min drive)
- 09:25青岛奥林匹克帆船中心
- 11:25Lunch
- 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Qingdao
- 15:10Head back to Rizhao
- 16:50Home in Rizhao
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Rizhao?
- The best day trips from Rizhao are Qingdao, Linyi, Weifang, Lianyungang, Zhu Cheng City. The closest is Zhu Cheng City, about 1 hr 15 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Rizhao?
- Zhu Cheng City is the closest, 66 km north of Rizhao, roughly 1 hr 15 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
- What is the biggest city near Rizhao for a day out?
- Qingdao is the largest city in day-trip range, 106 km north-east of Rizhao and about 1 hr 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Rizhao?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Weifang 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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