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The 15 Best Day Trips from Shaoshan

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 Shaoshan, China, led by Changde, Guankou, Heshan. The closest is Xiangxiang, about 30 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 Shaoshan at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Changde148 km NW2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Guankou112 km E1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Heshan74 km N1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Zhuzhou63 km E1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Hengyang115 km S1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Xiangtan38 km E45 minHalf-day trip
Shaoyang128 km SW2 hrFull-day trip
Loudi55 km W1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Lengshuijiang110 km W1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Xiangxiang20 km S30 minHalf-day trip
Shangmei122 km W1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Lianyuan88 km W1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Qionghu104 km N1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Qingshuping77 km SW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Hongqiao134 km S2 hr 5 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Shaoshan

  1. 1

    Changde, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km north-west of Shaoshan4 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for 武陵区启蒙幼儿园.

  2. 2

    Guankou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km east of Shaoshan3 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 天空剧院.

  3. 3

    Heshan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car74 km north of Shaoshan2 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for 关公像.

  4. 4

    Zhuzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car63 km east of Shaoshan2 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 湖南有色金属职业技术学院.

  5. 5

    Hengyang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car115 km south of Shaoshan3 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for 石鼓书院.

  6. 6

    Xiangtan, China

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car38 km east of Shaoshan1 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 1958雕塑.

  7. 7

    Shaoyang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car128 km south-west of Shaoshan4 hr round trip
  8. 8

    Loudi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car55 km west of Shaoshan2 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    Lengshuijiang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km west of Shaoshan3 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Xiangxiang, China

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km south of Shaoshan1 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Shangmei, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km west of Shaoshan3 hr 50 min round trip
  12. 12

    Lianyuan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car88 km west of Shaoshan2 hr 50 min round trip
  13. 13

    Qionghu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km north of Shaoshan3 hr 20 min round trip
  14. 14

    Qingshuping, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car77 km south-west of Shaoshan3 hr round trip
  15. 15

    Hongqiao, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car134 km south of Shaoshan4 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Shaoshan to Changde

A realistic pace for Changde, 148 km from Shaoshan. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Shaoshan
  2. 09:50Arrive in Changde (2 hr 20 min drive)
  3. 10:05武陵区启蒙幼儿园
  4. 12:05Lunch
  5. 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Changde
  6. 15:50Head back to Shaoshan
  7. 18:10Home in Shaoshan

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Shaoshan?
The best day trips from Shaoshan are Changde, Guankou, Heshan, Zhuzhou, Hengyang. The closest is Xiangxiang, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Shaoshan?
Xiangxiang is the closest, 20 km south of Shaoshan, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Shaoshan?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Shaoshan: Xiangxiang (30 min), Xiangtan (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Shaoshan for a day out?
Changde is the largest city in day-trip range, 148 km north-west of Shaoshan and about 2 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Shaoshan?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Changde at 148 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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