The 15 Best Day Trips from Yuyao

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

Free day-by-day itinerary in seconds. No account needed to start.

There are 15 good day trips from Yuyao, China, led by Shanghai, Hangzhou, Puxi. The closest is Cixi, about 25 min 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 15 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Yuyao

  1. 1

    Shanghai, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car134 km north of Yuyao

    Known for 外滩牛.

  2. 2

    Hangzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car99 km west of Yuyao

    Known for 文澜阁.

  3. 3

    Puxi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km north of Yuyao

    Known for 外滩牛.

  4. 4

    Pudong, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km north of Yuyao

    Known for 外滩牛.

  5. 5

    Ningbo, China

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car43 km south-east of Yuyao

    Known for 天封塔.

  6. 6

    Minhang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km north of Yuyao

    Known for 上海动物园.

  7. 7

    Shaoxing, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car55 km west of Yuyao

    Known for 徐渭墓.

  8. 8

    Kunshan, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km north of Yuyao

    Known for Canal view.

  9. 9

    Songjiang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km north of Yuyao

    Known for 上海欢乐谷.

  10. 10

    Jiading, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km north of Yuyao

    Known for 上海国际赛车场.

  11. 11

    Yiwu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km south-west of Yuyao

    Known for 上岩寺.

  12. 12

    Cixi, China

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km north-east of Yuyao

    Known for 上林湖青瓷文化传承园.

  13. 13

    Qingpu, China

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

    Known for 上海欢乐谷.

  14. 14

    Putuo, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km north of Yuyao

    Known for 外滩牛.

  15. 15

    Yangpu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km north of Yuyao

    Known for 外滩牛.

A sample day: Yuyao to Shanghai

  1. 07:30Leave Yuyao
  2. 09:35Arrive in Shanghai (2 hr 5 min drive)
  3. 09:50外滩牛
  4. 11:50Lunch
  5. 13:05Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Shanghai
  6. 15:35Head back to Yuyao
  7. 17:40Home in Yuyao

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Yuyao?
The best day trips from Yuyao are Shanghai, Hangzhou, Puxi, Pudong, Ningbo. The closest is Cixi, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Yuyao?
Cixi is the closest, 17 km north-east of Yuyao, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Yuyao?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Yuyao: Cixi (25 min), Ningbo (50 min).
What is the biggest city near Yuyao for a day out?
Shanghai is the largest city in day-trip range, 134 km north of Yuyao and about 2 hr 5 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Yuyao?
For a weekend away from Yuyao, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Jiading (149 km, 2 hr 20 min), Kunshan (149 km, 2 hr 20 min), Yangpu (139 km, 2 hr 10 min), Pudong (137 km, 2 hr 10 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Yuyao?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Jiading at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

Ready to plan your Yuyao trip?

Free day-by-day itinerary in seconds. No account needed to start.

Keep exploring

Find your next trip

Plan a trip