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The 14 Best Day Trips from Shunyi

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

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There are 14 good day trips from Shunyi, China, led by Beijing, Tianjin, Tangshan. The closest is Tongzhou, about 35 min by car, and 3 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Shunyi at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Beijing32 km SW35 minHalf-day trip
Tianjin118 km SE1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Tangshan141 km E2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Langfang67 km S1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Tanggu149 km SE2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Chengde144 km NE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Xuanhua145 km NW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Hangu138 km SE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Mentougou51 km SW1 hrHalf-day trip
Tongzhou24 km S35 minHalf-day trip
Fangshan74 km SW1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Liangxiang61 km SW1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Yangliuqing114 km S1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Xianshuigu141 km SE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Shunyi

  1. 1

    Beijing, China

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car32 km south-west of Shunyi1 hr 10 min round trip

    What travelers see in Beijing

    • Tiananmen Square - Explore the world’s largest public square, rich in history and culture, bordered by the majestic Tiananmen Gate and the National Museum of China.
    • Forbidden City - Step back in time at this sprawling imperial palace complex, showcasing stunning architecture and centuries-old artifacts from China's imperial past.
    • Jingshan Park - Enjoy panoramic views of the Forbidden City and Beijing from this beautiful park, famous for its serene surroundings and cherry blossoms in spring.
    5 traveler itinerariesThings to do in Beijing
  2. 2

    Tianjin, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car118 km south-east of Shunyi3 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for 天津之眼.

  3. 3

    Tangshan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km east of Shunyi4 hr 20 min round trip

    Also nearby: Fengrun.

  4. 4

    Langfang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km south of Shunyi2 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 只有红楼梦·戏剧幻城.

  5. 5

    Tanggu, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km south-east of Shunyi4 hr 40 min round trip
  6. 6

    Chengde, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km north-east of Shunyi4 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Xuanhua, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km north-west of Shunyi4 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Hangu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car138 km south-east of Shunyi4 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Mentougou, China

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km south-west of Shunyi2 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Tongzhou, China

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km south of Shunyi1 hr 10 min round trip
  11. 11

    Fangshan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car74 km south-west of Shunyi2 hr 50 min round trip
  12. 12

    Liangxiang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km south-west of Shunyi2 hr 20 min round trip
  13. 13

    Yangliuqing, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km south of Shunyi3 hr 30 min round trip
  14. 14

    Xianshuigu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km south-east of Shunyi4 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Shunyi to Beijing

A realistic pace for Beijing, 32 km from Shunyi. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Shunyi
  2. 09:05Arrive in Beijing (35 min drive)
  3. 09:20Tiananmen Square
  4. 11:20Lunch
  5. 12:35Forbidden City
  6. 14:20Jingshan Park
  7. 15:50Head back to Shunyi
  8. 16:25Home in Shunyi

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Shunyi?
The best day trips from Shunyi are Beijing, Tianjin, Tangshan, Langfang, Tanggu. The closest is Tongzhou, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Shunyi?
Tongzhou is the closest, 24 km south of Shunyi, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Shunyi?
3 places are within about an hour's drive of Shunyi: Tongzhou (35 min), Beijing (35 min), Mentougou (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Shunyi for a day out?
Beijing is the largest city in day-trip range, 32 km south-west of Shunyi and about 35 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Shunyi?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Tanggu 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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