The 15 Best Day Trips from Songnan
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 Songnan, China, led by Wuxi, Minhang, Nantong. The closest is Jing’an, about 25 min by car, and 8 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Songnan at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wuxi | 116 km W | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Minhang | 29 km S | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Nantong | 95 km NW | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Kunshan | 50 km W | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Songjiang | 43 km SW | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Jiading | 23 km W | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Changshu | 77 km NW | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Cixi | 132 km S | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Zhangjiagang | 106 km NW | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Qingpu | 41 km SW | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Jiaxing | 96 km SW | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Xuhui | 17 km S | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Huzhou | 143 km W | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Jing’an | 16 km SW | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Taicang | 38 km W | 45 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Songnan
- 1
Wuxi, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car116 km west of Songnan3 hr 40 min round tripKnown for 京杭运河泥塑展示馆.
- 2
Minhang, China
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car29 km south of Songnan1 hr 30 min round tripKnown for 上海动物园.
- 3
Nantong, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car95 km north-west of Songnan3 hr round tripKnown for 烟雨亭.
- 4
Kunshan, China
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car50 km west of Songnan2 hr round tripKnown for Canal view.
- 5
Songjiang, China
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car43 km south-west of Songnan1 hr 40 min round tripKnown for 上海欢乐谷.
- 6
Jiading, China
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car23 km west of Songnan1 hr 10 min round tripKnown for 上海国际赛车场.
- 7
Changshu, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car77 km north-west of Songnan3 hr round tripKnown for 方塔.
- 8
Cixi, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car132 km south of Songnan4 hr 10 min round tripKnown for 上林湖青瓷文化传承园.
- 9
Zhangjiagang, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car106 km north-west of Songnan3 hr 20 min round trip - 10
Qingpu, China
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car41 km south-west of Songnan1 hr 30 min round tripKnown for 上海欢乐谷.
- 11
Jiaxing, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car96 km south-west of Songnan3 hr round tripKnown for 沈钧儒故居.
- 12
Xuhui, China
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car17 km south of Songnan50 min round trip - 13
Huzhou, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car143 km west of Songnan4 hr 30 min round trip - 14
Jing’an, China
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car16 km south-west of Songnan50 min round trip - 15
Taicang, China
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car38 km west of Songnan1 hr 30 min round trip
A sample day trip: Songnan to Wuxi
A realistic pace for Wuxi, 116 km from Songnan. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Songnan
- 09:20Arrive in Wuxi (1 hr 50 min drive)
- 09:35京杭运河泥塑展示馆
- 11:35Lunch
- 12:50Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Wuxi
- 15:20Head back to Songnan
- 17:10Home in Songnan
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Songnan?
- The best day trips from Songnan are Wuxi, Minhang, Nantong, Kunshan, Songjiang. The closest is Jing’an, about 25 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Songnan?
- Jing’an is the closest, 16 km south-west of Songnan, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Songnan?
- 8 places are within about an hour's drive of Songnan: Jing’an (25 min), Xuhui (25 min), Jiading (35 min), Minhang (45 min), Taicang (45 min), Qingpu (45 min).
- What is the biggest city near Songnan for a day out?
- Wuxi is the largest city in day-trip range, 116 km west of Songnan and about 1 hr 50 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Songnan?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Huzhou at 143 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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