The 11 Best Day Trips from Shizuishan

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 11 good day trips from Shizuishan, China, led by Wuzhong, Yinchuan, Wuhai. The closest is Shitanjing, 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.

Built from 11 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Shizuishan

  1. 1

    Wuzhong, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km south of Shizuishan

    Known for 中营堡.

  2. 2

    Yinchuan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car58 km south of Shizuishan

    Known for 南薰门.

  3. 3

    Wuhai, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car86 km north-east of Shizuishan
  4. 4

    Huinong, China

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car43 km north-east of Shizuishan
  5. 5

    Wuda, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km north-east of Shizuishan
  6. 6

    Bayan Hot, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km west of Shizuishan
  7. 7

    Shitanjing, China

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car28 km north of Shizuishan
  8. 8

    Yanghe, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car79 km south of Shizuishan
  9. 9

    Lingwu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km south of Shizuishan
  10. 10

    Ningdong, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car93 km south of Shizuishan
  11. 11

    Wanghong, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km south of Shizuishan

A sample day: Shizuishan to Wuzhong

  1. 07:30Leave Shizuishan
  2. 09:15Arrive in Wuzhong (1 hr 45 min drive)
  3. 09:30中营堡
  4. 11:30Lunch
  5. 12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Wuzhong
  6. 15:15Head back to Shizuishan
  7. 17:00Home in Shizuishan

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Shizuishan?
The best day trips from Shizuishan are Wuzhong, Yinchuan, Wuhai, Huinong, Wuda. The closest is Shitanjing, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Shizuishan?
Shitanjing is the closest, 28 km north of Shizuishan, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Shizuishan?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Shizuishan: Shitanjing (40 min), Huinong (50 min).
What is the biggest city near Shizuishan for a day out?
Wuzhong is the largest city in day-trip range, 112 km south of Shizuishan and about 1 hr 45 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Shizuishan?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Wuzhong at 112 km, around 1 hr 45 min by car.

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