The 14 Best Day Trips from Xinxiang

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 Xinxiang, China, led by Zhengzhou, Kaifeng, Xuchang. The closest is Zhengzhou, about 1 hr 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 Xinxiang

  1. 1

    Zhengzhou, China

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car50 km south of Xinxiang

    Known for 新通桥.

  2. 2

    Kaifeng, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car63 km south-east of Xinxiang

    Known for 铁塔.

  3. 3

    Xuchang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km south of Xinxiang
  4. 4

    Changzhi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car127 km north-west of Xinxiang

    Known for 正觉寺.

  5. 5

    Anyang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km north-east of Xinxiang

    Known for 袁林.

  6. 6

    Jiaozuo, China

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km west of Xinxiang
  7. 7

    Hebi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car75 km north-east of Xinxiang
  8. 8

    Jincheng, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car94 km west of Xinxiang
  9. 9

    Jiyuan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km west of Xinxiang
  10. 10

    Pengcheng, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km north of Xinxiang
  11. 11

    Xixiang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km west of Xinxiang
  12. 12

    Yigou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car83 km north-east of Xinxiang
  13. 13

    Daokou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car77 km north-east of Xinxiang
  14. 14

    Gongyi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km south-west of Xinxiang

A sample day: Xinxiang to Zhengzhou

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

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Xinxiang?
The best day trips from Xinxiang are Zhengzhou, Kaifeng, Xuchang, Changzhi, Anyang. The closest is Zhengzhou, about 1 hr away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Xinxiang?
Zhengzhou is the closest, 50 km south of Xinxiang, roughly 1 hr by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Xinxiang?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Xinxiang: Zhengzhou (1 hr), Jiaozuo (1 hr).
Where can I go for a weekend from Xinxiang?
For a weekend away from Xinxiang, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Pengcheng (142 km, 2 hr 15 min), Xuchang (129 km, 2 hr), Changzhi (127 km, 2 hr), Anyang (114 km, 1 hr 45 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Xinxiang?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Pengcheng 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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