The 15 Best Day Trips from Xuhui
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 15 good day trips from Xuhui, China, led by Wuxi, Ningbo, Nantong. The closest is Songjiang, about 40 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 Xuhui at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wuxi | 118 km W | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Ningbo | 147 km S | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Nantong | 107 km NW | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Kunshan | 51 km NW | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Songjiang | 28 km SW | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Jiading | 29 km NW | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Changshu | 84 km NW | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Cixi | 115 km S | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Zhangjiagang | 114 km NW | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Qingpu | 32 km W | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Jiaxing | 83 km SW | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Huzhou | 134 km W | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Taicang | 44 km NW | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Shangyu | 142 km SW | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Chongming | 53 km NE | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Xuhui
- 1
Wuxi, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car118 km west of Xuhui3 hr 40 min round tripKnown for 京杭运河泥塑展示馆.
- 2
Ningbo, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car147 km south of Xuhui4 hr 40 min round tripKnown for 天封塔.
- 3
Nantong, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car107 km north-west of Xuhui3 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 烟雨亭.
- 4
Kunshan, China
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car51 km north-west of Xuhui2 hr round tripKnown for Canal view.
- 5
Songjiang, China
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car28 km south-west of Xuhui1 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 上海欢乐谷.
- 6
Jiading, China
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car29 km north-west of Xuhui1 hr 30 min round tripKnown for 上海国际赛车场.
- 7
Changshu, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car84 km north-west of Xuhui2 hr 40 min round tripKnown for 方塔.
- 8
Cixi, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car115 km south of Xuhui3 hr 40 min round tripKnown for 上林湖青瓷文化传承园.
- 9
Zhangjiagang, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car114 km north-west of Xuhui3 hr 30 min round trip - 10
Qingpu, China
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car32 km west of Xuhui1 hr 10 min round tripKnown for 上海欢乐谷.
- 11
Jiaxing, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car83 km south-west of Xuhui2 hr 40 min round tripKnown for 沈钧儒故居.
- 12
Huzhou, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car134 km west of Xuhui4 hr 10 min round trip - 13
Taicang, China
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car44 km north-west of Xuhui1 hr 40 min round trip - 14
Shangyu, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car142 km south-west of Xuhui4 hr 30 min round trip - 15
Chongming, China
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car53 km north-east of Xuhui2 hr round trip
A sample day trip: Xuhui to Wuxi
A realistic pace for Wuxi, 118 km from Xuhui. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Xuhui
- 09:20Arrive in Wuxi (1 hr 50 min drive)
- 09:35京杭运河泥塑展示馆
- 11:35Lunch
- 12:50Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Wuxi
- 15:20Head back to Xuhui
- 17:10Home in Xuhui
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Xuhui?
- The best day trips from Xuhui are Wuxi, Ningbo, Nantong, Kunshan, Songjiang. The closest is Songjiang, about 40 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Xuhui?
- Songjiang is the closest, 28 km south-west of Xuhui, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Xuhui?
- 6 places are within about an hour's drive of Xuhui: Songjiang (40 min), Jiading (45 min), Qingpu (35 min), Taicang (50 min), Kunshan (1 hr), Chongming (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near Xuhui for a day out?
- Wuxi is the largest city in day-trip range, 118 km west of Xuhui and about 1 hr 50 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Xuhui?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Ningbo 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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