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The 15 Best Day Trips from Rugao

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 Rugao, China, led by Wuxi, Changzhou, Nantong. The closest is Nantong, about 55 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Rugao at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Wuxi93 km S1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Changzhou89 km SW1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Nantong47 km SE55 minHalf-day trip
Kunshan116 km S1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Jiading126 km SE2 hrFull-day trip
Changshu82 km S1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Taizhou64 km W1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Yangzhou107 km W1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Zhangjiagang56 km S1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Yixing133 km SW2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Qingpu144 km S2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Putuo146 km SE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Zhenjiang107 km W1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Zhabei149 km SE2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Taicang114 km SE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Rugao

  1. 1

    Wuxi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car93 km south of Rugao2 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for 京杭运河泥塑展示馆.

  2. 2

    Changzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car89 km south-west of Rugao2 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for 中华恐龙园.

  3. 3

    Nantong, China

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car47 km south-east of Rugao1 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for 烟雨亭.

  4. 4

    Kunshan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km south of Rugao3 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Canal view.

  5. 5

    Jiading, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km south-east of Rugao4 hr round trip

    Known for 上海国际赛车场.

  6. 6

    Changshu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car82 km south of Rugao2 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 方塔.

  7. 7

    Taizhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km west of Rugao2 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 东篱菊影.

  8. 8

    Yangzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km west of Rugao3 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for 扬州梦幻之城.

  9. 9

    Zhangjiagang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car56 km south of Rugao2 hr 10 min round trip
  10. 10

    Yixing, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km south-west of Rugao4 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for 瀛园.

  11. 11

    Qingpu, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km south of Rugao4 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 上海欢乐谷.

  12. 12

    Putuo, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km south-east of Rugao4 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 外滩牛.

  13. 13

    Zhenjiang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km west of Rugao3 hr 20 min round trip
  14. 14

    Zhabei, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km south-east of Rugao4 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for 外滩牛.

  15. 15

    Taicang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km south-east of Rugao3 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Rugao to Wuxi

A realistic pace for Wuxi, 93 km from Rugao. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Rugao
  2. 09:55Arrive in Wuxi (1 hr 25 min drive)
  3. 10:10京杭运河泥塑展示馆
  4. 12:10Lunch
  5. 13:25Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Wuxi
  6. 15:55Head back to Rugao
  7. 17:20Home in Rugao

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Rugao?
The best day trips from Rugao are Wuxi, Changzhou, Nantong, Kunshan, Jiading. The closest is Nantong, about 55 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Rugao?
Nantong is the closest, 47 km south-east of Rugao, roughly 55 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Rugao?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Rugao: Nantong (55 min).
What is the biggest city near Rugao for a day out?
Wuxi is the largest city in day-trip range, 93 km south of Rugao and about 1 hr 25 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Rugao?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Zhabei 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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