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The 7 Best Day Trips from Shihezi

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

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There are 7 good day trips from Shihezi, China, led by Ürümqi, Changji, Wujiaqu. The closest is Sandaohezi, about 40 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 Shihezi at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Ürümqi	137 km SE	2 hr 10 min	Full-day trip
Changji	106 km E	1 hr 40 min	Full-day trip
Wujiaqu	119 km E	1 hr 50 min	Full-day trip
Wusu	109 km W	1 hr 40 min	Full-day trip
Xininglu	90 km W	1 hr 25 min	Full-day trip
Sandaohezi	33 km W	40 min	Half-day trip
Huyanghe	105 km NW	1 hr 40 min	Full-day trip

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The best day trips from Shihezi

1
Ürümqi, China
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km south-east of Shihezi4 hr 20 min round trip
Known for 新疆国际大巴扎.
2
Changji, China
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 40 min by car106 km east of Shihezi3 hr 20 min round trip
3
Wujiaqu, China
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km east of Shihezi3 hr 40 min round trip
4
Wusu, China
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km west of Shihezi3 hr 20 min round trip
5
Xininglu, China
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 25 min by car90 km west of Shihezi2 hr 50 min round trip
6
Sandaohezi, China
Half-day trip
About 40 min by car33 km west of Shihezi1 hr 20 min round trip
7
Huyanghe, China
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km north-west of Shihezi3 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Shihezi to Ürümqi

A realistic pace for Ürümqi, 137 km from Shihezi. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

07:30Leave Shihezi
09:40Arrive in Ürümqi (2 hr 10 min drive)
09:55新疆国际大巴扎
11:55Lunch
13:10Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Ürümqi
15:40Head back to Shihezi
17:50Home in Shihezi

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Shihezi?: The best day trips from Shihezi are Ürümqi, Changji, Wujiaqu, Wusu, Xininglu. The closest is Sandaohezi, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Shihezi?: Sandaohezi is the closest, 33 km west of Shihezi, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Shihezi?: One place is within about an hour's drive of Shihezi: Sandaohezi (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Shihezi for a day out?: Ürümqi is the largest city in day-trip range, 137 km south-east of Shihezi and about 2 hr 10 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Shihezi?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Ürümqi at 137 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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