The 14 Best Day Trips from Xuancheng
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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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.
Day trips from Xuancheng at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanjing | 123 km N | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Changzhou | 146 km NE | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Wuhu | 54 km NW | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Yixing | 111 km NE | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Huzhou | 128 km E | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Ma’anshan | 85 km N | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Chizhou | 126 km W | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Huangshan | 144 km S | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Tongling | 93 km W | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Taozhou | 63 km E | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Chaohu | 111 km NW | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Lucheng | 144 km W | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Huicheng | 124 km S | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Licheng | 87 km NE | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Xuancheng
- 1
Nanjing, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car123 km north of Xuancheng3 hr 50 min round tripKnown for 阵亡将士公墓.
Also nearby: Xiaolingwei.
- 2
Changzhou, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north-east of Xuancheng4 hr 30 min round tripKnown for 中华恐龙园.
- 3
Wuhu, China
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car54 km north-west of Xuancheng2 hr round tripKnown for 广济寺塔.
- 4
Yixing, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car111 km north-east of Xuancheng3 hr 30 min round tripKnown for 瀛园.
- 5
Huzhou, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car128 km east of Xuancheng4 hr round trip - 6
Ma’anshan, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car85 km north of Xuancheng2 hr 40 min round tripKnown for 三匹马.
- 7
Chizhou, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car126 km west of Xuancheng4 hr round trip - 8
Huangshan, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car144 km south of Xuancheng4 hr 30 min round trip - 9
Tongling, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car93 km west of Xuancheng2 hr 50 min round trip - 10
Taozhou, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car63 km east of Xuancheng2 hr 30 min round trip - 11
Chaohu, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car111 km north-west of Xuancheng3 hr 30 min round trip - 12
Lucheng, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car144 km west of Xuancheng4 hr 30 min round trip - 13
Huicheng, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car124 km south of Xuancheng3 hr 50 min round trip - 14
Licheng, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car87 km north-east of Xuancheng2 hr 40 min round trip
A sample day trip: Xuancheng to Nanjing
A realistic pace for Nanjing, 123 km from Xuancheng. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Xuancheng
- 09:25Arrive in Nanjing (1 hr 55 min drive)
- 09:40阵亡将士公墓
- 11:40Lunch
- 12:55Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Nanjing
- 15:25Head back to Xuancheng
- 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.
- 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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