The 14 Best Day Trips from Wuhu

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

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There are 14 good day trips from Wuhu, China, led by Nanjing, Hefei, Yixing. The closest is Ma’anshan, about 45 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 14 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Wuhu

  1. 1

    Nanjing, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km north-east of Wuhu

    Known for 阵亡将士公墓.

  2. 2

    Hefei, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km north-west of Wuhu

    Known for Dinosaur.

  3. 3

    Yixing, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km east of Wuhu

    Known for 瀛园.

  4. 4

    Zhenjiang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km north-east of Wuhu
  5. 5

    Chuzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km north of Wuhu
  6. 6

    Xuancheng, China

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km south-east of Wuhu
  7. 7

    Ma’anshan, China

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car38 km north of Wuhu

    Known for 三匹马.

  8. 8

    Chizhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km south-west of Wuhu
  9. 9

    Tongling, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car76 km south-west of Wuhu
  10. 10

    Zhenzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car125 km north-east of Wuhu
  11. 11

    Taozhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car106 km south-east of Wuhu
  12. 12

    Chaohu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car60 km north-west of Wuhu
  13. 13

    Lucheng, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km west of Wuhu
  14. 14

    Licheng, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car100 km east of Wuhu

A sample day: Wuhu to Nanjing

  1. 08:30Leave Wuhu
  2. 09:50Arrive in Nanjing (1 hr 20 min drive)
  3. 10:05阵亡将士公墓
  4. 12:05Lunch
  5. 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Nanjing
  6. 15:50Head back to Wuhu
  7. 17:10Home in Wuhu

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Wuhu?
The best day trips from Wuhu are Nanjing, Hefei, Yixing, Zhenjiang, Chuzhou. The closest is Ma’anshan, about 45 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Wuhu?
Ma’anshan is the closest, 38 km north of Wuhu, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Wuhu?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Wuhu: Ma’anshan (45 min), Xuancheng (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Wuhu for a day out?
Nanjing is the largest city in day-trip range, 85 km north-east of Wuhu and about 1 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Wuhu?
For a weekend away from Wuhu, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Zhenjiang (136 km, 2 hr 10 min), Yixing (132 km, 2 hr 5 min), Zhenzhou (125 km, 1 hr 55 min), Hefei (123 km, 1 hr 55 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Wuhu?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Zhenjiang at 136 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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