The 13 Best Day Trips from Xingning
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 13 good day trips from Xingning, China, led by Shantou, Jieyang, Chaozhou. The closest is Shuizhai, about 40 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 Xingning at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shantou | 131 km SE | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Jieyang | 94 km SE | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Chaozhou | 107 km SE | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Meizhou | 43 km E | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Puning | 104 km SE | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Heyuan | 115 km SW | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Donghai | 134 km S | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Shuizhai | 25 km S | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Jieshi | 149 km S | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Hepo | 81 km S | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Jiazi | 146 km S | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Anliu | 50 km S | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Hengbei | 30 km S | 35 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Xingning
- 1
Shantou, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car131 km south-east of Xingning4 hr 10 min round tripAlso nearby: Anbu, Chenghua.
- 2
Jieyang, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car94 km south-east of Xingning3 hr round trip - 3
Chaozhou, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car107 km south-east of Xingning3 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 海阳学宫.
- 4
Meizhou, China
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car43 km east of Xingning1 hr 40 min round tripKnown for 姻缘门.
- 5
Puning, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car104 km south-east of Xingning3 hr 20 min round trip - 6
Heyuan, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car115 km south-west of Xingning3 hr 40 min round trip - 7
Donghai, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car134 km south of Xingning4 hr 10 min round trip - 8
Shuizhai, China
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car25 km south of Xingning1 hr 20 min round trip - 9
Jieshi, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car149 km south of Xingning4 hr 40 min round trip - 10
Hepo, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car81 km south of Xingning2 hr 30 min round trip - 11
Jiazi, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car146 km south of Xingning4 hr 30 min round trip - 12
Anliu, China
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car50 km south of Xingning2 hr round trip - 13
Hengbei, China
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car30 km south of Xingning1 hr 10 min round trip
A sample day trip: Xingning to Shantou
A realistic pace for Shantou, 131 km from Xingning. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Xingning
- 09:35Arrive in Shantou (2 hr 5 min drive)
- 09:50Walk the centre of Shantou
- 11:50Lunch
- 13:05Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Shantou
- 15:35Head back to Xingning
- 17:40Home in Xingning
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Xingning?
- The best day trips from Xingning are Shantou, Jieyang, Chaozhou, Meizhou, Puning. The closest is Shuizhai, about 40 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Xingning?
- Shuizhai is the closest, 25 km south of Xingning, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Xingning?
- 4 places are within about an hour's drive of Xingning: Shuizhai (40 min), Hengbei (35 min), Meizhou (50 min), Anliu (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near Xingning for a day out?
- Shantou is the largest city in day-trip range, 131 km south-east of Xingning and about 2 hr 5 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Xingning?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Jieshi 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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