The 13 Best Day Trips from Tongling
How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.
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There are 13 good day trips from Tongling, China, led by Hefei, Lu’an, Wuhu. The closest is Chizhou, about 50 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Built from 13 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.
Day trips from Tongling
- 1
Hefei, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car112 km north-west of TonglingKnown for Dinosaur.
- 2
Lu’an, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car149 km north-west of TonglingKnown for 金领欢乐世界.
- 3
Wuhu, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car76 km north-east of TonglingKnown for 广济寺塔.
- 4
Anqing, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car85 km south-west of Tongling - 5
Xuancheng, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car93 km east of Tongling - 6
Ma’anshan, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car107 km north-east of TonglingKnown for 三匹马.
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Chizhou, China
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car43 km south-west of Tongling - 8
Huangshan, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car147 km south of Tongling - 9
Chaohu, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car73 km north of Tongling - 10
Lucheng, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car57 km north-west of Tongling - 11
Huicheng, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car135 km south-east of Tongling - 12
Gushu, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car95 km north-east of Tongling - 13
Haiyang, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car135 km south of Tongling
A sample day: Tongling to Hefei
- 07:30Leave Tongling
- 09:15Arrive in Hefei (1 hr 45 min drive)
- 09:30Dinosaur
- 11:30Lunch
- 12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Hefei
- 15:15Head back to Tongling
- 17:00Home in Tongling
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Tongling?
- The best day trips from Tongling are Hefei, Lu’an, Wuhu, Anqing, Xuancheng. The closest is Chizhou, about 50 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Tongling?
- Chizhou is the closest, 43 km south-west of Tongling, roughly 50 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Tongling?
- One place is within about an hour's drive of Tongling: Chizhou (50 min).
- What is the biggest city near Tongling for a day out?
- Hefei is the largest city in day-trip range, 112 km north-west of Tongling and about 1 hr 45 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- Where can I go for a weekend from Tongling?
- For a weekend away from Tongling, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Lu’an (149 km, 2 hr 20 min), Huangshan (147 km, 2 hr 20 min), Haiyang (135 km, 2 hr 5 min), Huicheng (135 km, 2 hr 5 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Tongling?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Lu’an 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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