The 13 Best Day Trips from Zhangjiajie
How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.
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There are 13 good day trips from Zhangjiajie, China, led by Changde, Jishou, Jinshi. The closest is Wulingyuan, about 40 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Built from 13 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.
Day trips from Zhangjiajie
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Changde, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car119 km east of ZhangjiajieKnown for 武陵区启蒙幼儿园.
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Jishou, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car116 km south-west of Zhangjiajie - 3
Jinshi, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car145 km east of Zhangjiajie - 4
Wulingyuan, China
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car25 km north of Zhangjiajie - 5
Erong, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car131 km south-west of Zhangjiajie - 6
Hong’an, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car137 km south-west of Zhangjiajie - 7
Youchou, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car131 km west of Zhangjiajie - 8
Shidi, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car132 km west of Zhangjiajie - 9
Pianbai, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car135 km west of Zhangjiajie - 10
Keda, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car121 km west of Zhangjiajie - 11
Yongdong, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car144 km south-west of Zhangjiajie - 12
Songnong, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car143 km west of Zhangjiajie - 13
Muye, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car145 km west of Zhangjiajie
A sample day: Zhangjiajie to Changde
- 07:30Leave Zhangjiajie
- 09:20Arrive in Changde (1 hr 50 min drive)
- 09:35武陵区启蒙幼儿园
- 11:35Lunch
- 12:50Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Changde
- 15:20Head back to Zhangjiajie
- 17:10Home in Zhangjiajie
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Zhangjiajie?
- The best day trips from Zhangjiajie are Changde, Jishou, Jinshi, Wulingyuan, Erong. The closest is Wulingyuan, about 40 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Zhangjiajie?
- Wulingyuan is the closest, 25 km north of Zhangjiajie, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Zhangjiajie?
- One place is within about an hour's drive of Zhangjiajie: Wulingyuan (40 min).
- What is the biggest city near Zhangjiajie for a day out?
- Changde is the largest city in day-trip range, 119 km east of Zhangjiajie and about 1 hr 50 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- Where can I go for a weekend from Zhangjiajie?
- For a weekend away from Zhangjiajie, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Muye (145 km, 2 hr 15 min), Jinshi (145 km, 2 hr 15 min), Yongdong (144 km, 2 hr 15 min), Songnong (143 km, 2 hr 15 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Zhangjiajie?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Muye at 145 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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