The 11 Best Day Trips from Wushan
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 11 good day trips from Wushan, China, led by Wanzhou, Yichang, Wanxian. The closest is Zhuyi, about 55 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 Wushan at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wanzhou | 145 km W | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Yichang | 140 km E | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Wanxian | 146 km W | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Enshi | 94 km SW | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Lichuan | 131 km SW | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Yezhou | 55 km S | 1 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Longfeng | 84 km SW | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Tuanbao | 109 km SW | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Zhuyi | 47 km W | 55 min | Half-day trip |
| Tuxiang | 80 km SW | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Zhuyuan | 64 km NW | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Wushan
- 1
Wanzhou, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car145 km west of Wushan4 hr 30 min round tripKnown for 西山钟楼.
Also nearby: Hanfeng, Bai’anba, Zhoujiaba, Zhonggulou.
- 2
Yichang, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car140 km east of Wushan4 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 三游洞摩崖.
- 3
Wanxian, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car146 km west of Wushan4 hr 30 min round trip - 4
Enshi, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car94 km south-west of Wushan3 hr round trip - 5
Lichuan, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car131 km south-west of Wushan4 hr 10 min round trip - 6
Yezhou, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car55 km south of Wushan2 hr 10 min round trip - 7
Longfeng, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car84 km south-west of Wushan2 hr 40 min round trip - 8
Tuanbao, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car109 km south-west of Wushan3 hr 20 min round trip - 9
Zhuyi, China
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car47 km west of Wushan1 hr 50 min round trip - 10
Tuxiang, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car80 km south-west of Wushan2 hr 30 min round trip - 11
Zhuyuan, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car64 km north-west of Wushan2 hr 30 min round trip
A sample day trip: Wushan to Wanzhou
A realistic pace for Wanzhou, 145 km from Wushan. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Wushan
- 09:45Arrive in Wanzhou (2 hr 15 min drive)
- 10:00西山钟楼
- 12:00Lunch
- 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Wanzhou
- 15:45Head back to Wushan
- 18:00Home in Wushan
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Wushan?
- The best day trips from Wushan are Wanzhou, Yichang, Wanxian, Enshi, Lichuan. The closest is Zhuyi, about 55 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Wushan?
- Zhuyi is the closest, 47 km west of Wushan, roughly 55 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Wushan?
- One place is within about an hour's drive of Wushan: Zhuyi (55 min).
- What is the biggest city near Wushan for a day out?
- Wanzhou is the largest city in day-trip range, 145 km west of Wushan and about 2 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Wushan?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Wanxian at 146 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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