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The 15 Best Day Trips from Shangyu
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 Shangyu, China, led by Shanghai, Hangzhou, Puxi. The closest is Shaoxing, about 40 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 Shangyu at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | 145 km NE | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Hangzhou | 75 km NW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Puxi | 148 km N | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Pudong | 149 km NE | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Ningbo | 67 km E | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Minhang | 131 km N | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Shaoxing | 28 km W | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Songjiang | 118 km N | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Yiwu | 109 km SW | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Cixi | 40 km NE | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Qingpu | 129 km N | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Putuo | 146 km N | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Jiaxing | 83 km N | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Xuhui | 142 km NE | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Huzhou | 121 km NW | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Shangyu
- 1
Shanghai, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car145 km north-east of Shangyu4 hr 30 min round tripKnown for 外滩牛.
- 2
Hangzhou, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car75 km north-west of Shangyu2 hr 50 min round tripKnown for 文澜阁.
- 3
Puxi, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car148 km north of Shangyu4 hr 40 min round tripKnown for 外滩牛.
- 4
Pudong, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car149 km north-east of Shangyu4 hr 40 min round tripKnown for 外滩牛.
- 5
Ningbo, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car67 km east of Shangyu2 hr 30 min round tripKnown for 天封塔.
- 6
Minhang, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car131 km north of Shangyu4 hr 10 min round tripKnown for 上海动物园.
- 7
Shaoxing, China
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car28 km west of Shangyu1 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 徐渭墓.
- 8
Songjiang, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car118 km north of Shangyu3 hr 40 min round tripKnown for 上海欢乐谷.
- 9
Yiwu, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car109 km south-west of Shangyu3 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 上岩寺.
- 10
Cixi, China
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car40 km north-east of Shangyu1 hr 30 min round tripKnown for 上林湖青瓷文化传承园.
- 11
Qingpu, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car129 km north of Shangyu4 hr round tripKnown for 上海欢乐谷.
- 12
Putuo, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north of Shangyu4 hr 30 min round tripKnown for 外滩牛.
- 13
Jiaxing, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car83 km north of Shangyu2 hr 40 min round tripKnown for 沈钧儒故居.
- 14
Xuhui, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car142 km north-east of Shangyu4 hr 30 min round trip - 15
Huzhou, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car121 km north-west of Shangyu3 hr 50 min round trip
A sample day trip: Shangyu to Shanghai
A realistic pace for Shanghai, 145 km from Shangyu. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Shangyu
- 09:45Arrive in Shanghai (2 hr 15 min drive)
- 10:00外滩牛
- 12:00Lunch
- 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Shanghai
- 15:45Head back to Shangyu
- 18:00Home in Shangyu
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Shangyu?
- The best day trips from Shangyu are Shanghai, Hangzhou, Puxi, Pudong, Ningbo. The closest is Shaoxing, about 40 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Shangyu?
- Shaoxing is the closest, 28 km west of Shangyu, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Shangyu?
- 2 places are within about an hour's drive of Shangyu: Shaoxing (40 min), Cixi (45 min).
- What is the biggest city near Shangyu for a day out?
- Shanghai is the largest city in day-trip range, 145 km north-east of Shangyu 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 Shangyu?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Pudong 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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