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The 15 Best Day Trips from Wuxi
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 Wuxi, China, led by Shanghai, Hangzhou, Puxi. The closest is Changzhou, about 45 min by car, and 4 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Wuxi at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanghai | 118 km E | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Hangzhou | 142 km S | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Puxi | 117 km E | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Pudong | 121 km E | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Changzhou | 39 km NW | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Minhang | 115 km SE | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Nantong | 76 km NE | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Kunshan | 67 km E | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Songjiang | 107 km SE | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Jiading | 93 km E | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Changshu | 44 km E | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Taizhou | 109 km N | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Yangzhou | 122 km NW | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Zhangjiagang | 41 km NE | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Yixing | 50 km SW | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Wuxi
- 1
Shanghai, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car118 km east of Wuxi3 hr 40 min round tripKnown for 外滩牛.
- 2
Hangzhou, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car142 km south of Wuxi4 hr 30 min round tripKnown for 文澜阁.
- 3
Puxi, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car117 km east of Wuxi3 hr 40 min round tripKnown for 外滩牛.
- 4
Pudong, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car121 km east of Wuxi3 hr 50 min round tripKnown for 外滩牛.
- 5
Changzhou, China
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car39 km north-west of Wuxi1 hr 30 min round tripKnown for 中华恐龙园.
- 6
Minhang, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car115 km south-east of Wuxi3 hr 40 min round tripKnown for 上海动物园.
- 7
Nantong, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car76 km north-east of Wuxi3 hr round tripKnown for 烟雨亭.
- 8
Kunshan, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car67 km east of Wuxi2 hr 30 min round tripKnown for Canal view.
- 9
Songjiang, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car107 km south-east of Wuxi3 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 上海欢乐谷.
- 10
Jiading, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car93 km east of Wuxi2 hr 50 min round tripKnown for 上海国际赛车场.
- 11
Changshu, China
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car44 km east of Wuxi1 hr 40 min round tripKnown for 方塔.
- 12
Taizhou, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car109 km north of Wuxi3 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 东篱菊影.
- 13
Yangzhou, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car122 km north-west of Wuxi3 hr 50 min round tripKnown for 扬州梦幻之城.
- 14
Zhangjiagang, China
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car41 km north-east of Wuxi1 hr 30 min round trip - 15
Yixing, China
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car50 km south-west of Wuxi2 hr round tripKnown for 瀛园.
A sample day trip: Wuxi to Shanghai
A realistic pace for Shanghai, 118 km from Wuxi. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Wuxi
- 09:20Arrive in Shanghai (1 hr 50 min drive)
- 09:35外滩牛
- 11:35Lunch
- 12:50Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Shanghai
- 15:20Head back to Wuxi
- 17:10Home in Wuxi
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Wuxi?
- The best day trips from Wuxi are Shanghai, Hangzhou, Puxi, Pudong, Changzhou. The closest is Changzhou, about 45 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Wuxi?
- Changzhou is the closest, 39 km north-west of Wuxi, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Wuxi?
- 4 places are within about an hour's drive of Wuxi: Changzhou (45 min), Zhangjiagang (45 min), Changshu (50 min), Yixing (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near Wuxi for a day out?
- Shanghai is the largest city in day-trip range, 118 km east of Wuxi 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 Wuxi?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Hangzhou at 142 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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