The 15 Best Day Trips from Zhangjiagang

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

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There are 15 good day trips from Zhangjiagang, China, led by Shanghai, Puxi, Pudong. The closest is Changshu, about 35 min by car, and 3 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 Zhangjiagang

  1. 1

    Shanghai, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car113 km south-east of Zhangjiagang

    Known for 外滩牛.

  2. 2

    Puxi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km south-east of Zhangjiagang

    Known for 外滩牛.

  3. 3

    Pudong, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car115 km south-east of Zhangjiagang

    Known for 外滩牛.

  4. 4

    Wuxi, China

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car41 km south-west of Zhangjiagang

    Known for 京杭运河泥塑展示馆.

  5. 5

    Changzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car56 km west of Zhangjiagang

    Known for 中华恐龙园.

  6. 6

    Minhang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km south-east of Zhangjiagang

    Known for 上海动物园.

  7. 7

    Nantong, China

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km north-east of Zhangjiagang

    Known for 烟雨亭.

  8. 8

    Kunshan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km south-east of Zhangjiagang

    Known for Canal view.

  9. 9

    Songjiang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car113 km south-east of Zhangjiagang

    Known for 上海欢乐谷.

  10. 10

    Jiading, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km south-east of Zhangjiagang

    Known for 上海国际赛车场.

  11. 11

    Changshu, China

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car31 km south-east of Zhangjiagang

    Known for 方塔.

  12. 12

    Taizhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car91 km north-west of Zhangjiagang

    Known for 东篱菊影.

  13. 13

    Yangzhou, China

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

    Known for 扬州梦幻之城.

  14. 14

    Yixing, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car88 km south-west of Zhangjiagang

    Known for 瀛园.

  15. 15

    Qingpu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car96 km south-east of Zhangjiagang

    Known for 上海欢乐谷.

A sample day: Zhangjiagang to Shanghai

  1. 07:30Leave Zhangjiagang
  2. 09:15Arrive in Shanghai (1 hr 45 min drive)
  3. 09:30外滩牛
  4. 11:30Lunch
  5. 12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Shanghai
  6. 15:15Head back to Zhangjiagang
  7. 17:00Home in Zhangjiagang

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Zhangjiagang?
The best day trips from Zhangjiagang are Shanghai, Puxi, Pudong, Wuxi, Changzhou. The closest is Changshu, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Zhangjiagang?
Changshu is the closest, 31 km south-east of Zhangjiagang, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Zhangjiagang?
3 places are within about an hour's drive of Zhangjiagang: Changshu (35 min), Nantong (45 min), Wuxi (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Zhangjiagang for a day out?
Shanghai is the largest city in day-trip range, 113 km south-east of Zhangjiagang and about 1 hr 45 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Zhangjiagang?
For a weekend away from Zhangjiagang, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Yangzhou (120 km, 1 hr 55 min), Minhang (116 km, 1 hr 50 min), Pudong (115 km, 1 hr 50 min), Songjiang (113 km, 1 hr 45 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Zhangjiagang?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Yangzhou at 120 km, around 1 hr 55 min by car.

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