The 14 Best Day Trips from Xuancheng

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 Xuancheng, China, led by Nanjing, Changzhou, Wuhu. The closest is Wuhu, about 1 hr by car, and 1 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 Xuancheng

  1. 1

    Nanjing, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km north of Xuancheng

    Known for 阵亡将士公墓.

  2. 2

    Changzhou, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north-east of Xuancheng

    Known for 中华恐龙园.

  3. 3

    Wuhu, China

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km north-west of Xuancheng

    Known for 广济寺塔.

  4. 4

    Yixing, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km north-east of Xuancheng

    Known for 瀛园.

  5. 5

    Huzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car128 km east of Xuancheng
  6. 6

    Ma’anshan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km north of Xuancheng

    Known for 三匹马.

  7. 7

    Chizhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km west of Xuancheng
  8. 8

    Huangshan, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km south of Xuancheng
  9. 9

    Tongling, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car93 km west of Xuancheng
  10. 10

    Taozhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car63 km east of Xuancheng
  11. 11

    Chaohu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km north-west of Xuancheng
  12. 12

    Lucheng, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km west of Xuancheng
  13. 13

    Huicheng, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km south of Xuancheng
  14. 14

    Licheng, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km north-east of Xuancheng

A sample day: Xuancheng to Nanjing

  1. 07:30Leave Xuancheng
  2. 09:25Arrive in Nanjing (1 hr 55 min drive)
  3. 09:40阵亡将士公墓
  4. 11:40Lunch
  5. 12:55Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Nanjing
  6. 15:25Head back to Xuancheng
  7. 17:20Home in Xuancheng

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Xuancheng?
The best day trips from Xuancheng are Nanjing, Changzhou, Wuhu, Yixing, Huzhou. The closest is Wuhu, about 1 hr away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Xuancheng?
Wuhu is the closest, 54 km north-west of Xuancheng, roughly 1 hr by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Xuancheng?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Xuancheng: Wuhu (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Xuancheng for a day out?
Nanjing is the largest city in day-trip range, 123 km north of Xuancheng and about 1 hr 55 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Xuancheng?
For a weekend away from Xuancheng, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Changzhou (146 km, 2 hr 15 min), Lucheng (144 km, 2 hr 15 min), Huangshan (144 km, 2 hr 15 min), Huzhou (128 km, 2 hr). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Xuancheng?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Changzhou 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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