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The 12 Best Day Trips from Wuzhong

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 12 good day trips from Wuzhong, China, led by Yinchuan, Zhongwei, Shizuishan. The closest is Lingwu, about 25 min by car, and 6 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Wuzhong at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Yinchuan54 km N1 hrHalf-day trip
Zhongwei103 km SW1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Shizuishan112 km N1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Huinong147 km N2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Dawukou119 km N1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Bayan Hot105 km NW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Shitanjing139 km N2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Yanghe33 km N40 minHalf-day trip
Lingwu18 km NE25 minHalf-day trip
Ningdong39 km NE45 minHalf-day trip
Wanghong25 km N40 minHalf-day trip
Lijun23 km N35 minHalf-day trip

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

The best day trips from Wuzhong

  1. 1

    Yinchuan, China

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km north of Wuzhong2 hr round trip

    Known for 南薰门.

    Also nearby: Xigang, Wangyuan, Jingui.

  2. 2

    Zhongwei, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km south-west of Wuzhong3 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for 中卫鼓楼.

  3. 3

    Shizuishan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km north of Wuzhong3 hr 30 min round trip
  4. 4

    Huinong, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km north of Wuzhong4 hr 40 min round trip
  5. 5

    Dawukou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km north of Wuzhong3 hr 40 min round trip
  6. 6

    Bayan Hot, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km north-west of Wuzhong3 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Shitanjing, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km north of Wuzhong4 hr 20 min round trip
  8. 8

    Yanghe, China

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car33 km north of Wuzhong1 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Lingwu, China

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car18 km north-east of Wuzhong50 min round trip
  10. 10

    Ningdong, China

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km north-east of Wuzhong1 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    Wanghong, China

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km north of Wuzhong1 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Lijun, China

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car23 km north of Wuzhong1 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Wuzhong to Yinchuan

A realistic pace for Yinchuan, 54 km from Wuzhong. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Wuzhong
  2. 09:30Arrive in Yinchuan (1 hr drive)
  3. 09:45南薰门
  4. 11:45Lunch
  5. 13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Yinchuan
  6. 15:30Head back to Wuzhong
  7. 16:30Home in Wuzhong

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Wuzhong?
The best day trips from Wuzhong are Yinchuan, Zhongwei, Shizuishan, Huinong, Dawukou. The closest is Lingwu, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Wuzhong?
Lingwu is the closest, 18 km north-east of Wuzhong, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Wuzhong?
6 places are within about an hour's drive of Wuzhong: Lingwu (25 min), Lijun (35 min), Wanghong (40 min), Yanghe (40 min), Ningdong (45 min), Yinchuan (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Wuzhong for a day out?
Yinchuan is the largest city in day-trip range, 54 km north of Wuzhong and about 1 hr by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Wuzhong?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Huinong at 147 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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