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The 15 Best Day Trips from Suzhou

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 Suzhou, China, led by Shangqiu, Fuyang, Huainan. The closest is Huaibei, about 45 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 Suzhou at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Shangqiu149 km NW2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Fuyang136 km SW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Huainan112 km S1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Suqian127 km E2 hrFull-day trip
Bozhou115 km W1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Xuzhou69 km NE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Huaibei41 km NW45 minHalf-day trip
Bengbu85 km SE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Zaozhuang146 km N2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Pizhou117 km NE1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Tongshan63 km N1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Peicheng122 km N1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Jiawang98 km NE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Xiazhen130 km N2 hrFull-day trip
Datun131 km N2 hr 5 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Suzhou

  1. 1

    Shangqiu, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km north-west of Suzhou4 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for 宋国故城.

  2. 2

    Fuyang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km south-west of Suzhou4 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for 阜阳野生动物园.

  3. 3

    Huainan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km south of Suzhou3 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 东华怡乐生态园.

  4. 4

    Suqian, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car127 km east of Suzhou4 hr round trip

    Known for 三台山森林公园.

  5. 5

    Bozhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car115 km west of Suzhou3 hr 40 min round trip
  6. 6

    Xuzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car69 km north-east of Suzhou2 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Huaibei, China

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car41 km north-west of Suzhou1 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 动物园.

  8. 8

    Bengbu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km south-east of Suzhou2 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for 中国南北分界标志.

  9. 9

    Zaozhuang, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north of Suzhou4 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Pizhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car117 km north-east of Suzhou3 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Tongshan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car63 km north of Suzhou2 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Peicheng, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km north of Suzhou3 hr 50 min round trip
  13. 13

    Jiawang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km north-east of Suzhou3 hr round trip
  14. 14

    Xiazhen, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km north of Suzhou4 hr round trip
  15. 15

    Datun, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km north of Suzhou4 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Suzhou to Shangqiu

A realistic pace for Shangqiu, 149 km from Suzhou. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Suzhou
  2. 09:50Arrive in Shangqiu (2 hr 20 min drive)
  3. 10:05宋国故城
  4. 12:05Lunch
  5. 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Shangqiu
  6. 15:50Head back to Suzhou
  7. 18:10Home in Suzhou

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Suzhou?
The best day trips from Suzhou are Shangqiu, Fuyang, Huainan, Suqian, Bozhou. The closest is Huaibei, about 45 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Suzhou?
Huaibei is the closest, 41 km north-west of Suzhou, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Suzhou?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Suzhou: Huaibei (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Suzhou for a day out?
Shangqiu is the largest city in day-trip range, 149 km north-west of Suzhou 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 Suzhou?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Shangqiu 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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