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The 13 Best Day Trips from Yinchuan

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 Yinchuan, China, led by Wuzhong, Zhongwei, Shizuishan. The closest is Yanghe, about 30 min by car, and 5 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Yinchuan at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Wuzhong54 km S1 hrHalf-day trip
Zhongwei143 km SW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Shizuishan58 km N1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Wuhai143 km N2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Huinong95 km NE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Dawukou65 km N1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Wuda121 km N1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Bayan Hot67 km NW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Shitanjing85 km N1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Yanghe21 km S30 minHalf-day trip
Lingwu41 km S45 minHalf-day trip
Ningdong44 km SE50 minHalf-day trip
Wanghong29 km S45 minHalf-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Yinchuan

  1. 1

    Wuzhong, China

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km south of Yinchuan2 hr round trip

    Known for 中营堡.

    Also nearby: Chongxing, Haojiaqiao.

  2. 2

    Zhongwei, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km south-west of Yinchuan4 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 中卫鼓楼.

  3. 3

    Shizuishan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car58 km north of Yinchuan2 hr 10 min round trip
  4. 4

    Wuhai, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km north of Yinchuan4 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    Huinong, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km north-east of Yinchuan3 hr round trip
  6. 6

    Dawukou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car65 km north of Yinchuan2 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Wuda, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km north of Yinchuan3 hr 50 min round trip
  8. 8

    Bayan Hot, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km north-west of Yinchuan2 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Shitanjing, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km north of Yinchuan2 hr 40 min round trip
  10. 10

    Yanghe, China

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km south of Yinchuan1 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Lingwu, China

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car41 km south of Yinchuan1 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Ningdong, China

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car44 km south-east of Yinchuan1 hr 40 min round trip
  13. 13

    Wanghong, China

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car29 km south of Yinchuan1 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Yinchuan to Wuzhong

A realistic pace for Wuzhong, 54 km from Yinchuan. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Yinchuan?
The best day trips from Yinchuan are Wuzhong, Zhongwei, Shizuishan, Wuhai, Huinong. The closest is Yanghe, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Yinchuan?
Yanghe is the closest, 21 km south of Yinchuan, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Yinchuan?
5 places are within about an hour's drive of Yinchuan: Yanghe (30 min), Wanghong (45 min), Lingwu (45 min), Ningdong (50 min), Wuzhong (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Yinchuan for a day out?
Wuzhong is the largest city in day-trip range, 54 km south of Yinchuan and about 1 hr by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Yinchuan?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Wuhai at 143 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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