The 10 Best Day Trips from Zhangzhou
How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.
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There are 10 good day trips from Zhangzhou, China, led by Xiamen, Chaozhou, Jinjiang. The closest is Xiamen, about 50 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 10 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.
Day trips from Zhangzhou
- 1
Xiamen, China
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car43 km east of ZhangzhouKnown for 万石沧海.
- 2
Chaozhou, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car142 km south-west of ZhangzhouKnown for 海阳学宫.
- 3
Jinjiang, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car99 km east of Zhangzhou - 4
Longyan, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car90 km north-west of ZhangzhouKnown for 1号观景台.
- 5
Ximeicun, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car91 km north-east of Zhangzhou - 6
Jincheng, Taiwan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car68 km east of Zhangzhou - 7
Jinhu, Taiwan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car78 km east of Zhangzhou - 8
Dazuocun, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car139 km east of Zhangzhou - 9
Dongyuan, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car120 km east of Zhangzhou - 10
Tuzhai, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car130 km north-east of Zhangzhou
A sample day: Zhangzhou to Xiamen
- 08:30Leave Zhangzhou
- 09:20Arrive in Xiamen (50 min drive)
- 09:35万石沧海
- 11:35Lunch
- 12:50Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Xiamen
- 15:20Head back to Zhangzhou
- 16:10Home in Zhangzhou
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Zhangzhou?
- The best day trips from Zhangzhou are Xiamen, Chaozhou, Jinjiang, Longyan, Ximeicun. The closest is Xiamen, about 50 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Zhangzhou?
- Xiamen is the closest, 43 km east of Zhangzhou, roughly 50 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Zhangzhou?
- One place is within about an hour's drive of Zhangzhou: Xiamen (50 min).
- Where can I go for a weekend from Zhangzhou?
- For a weekend away from Zhangzhou, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Chaozhou (142 km, 2 hr 15 min), Dazuocun (139 km, 2 hr 10 min), Tuzhai (130 km, 2 hr), Dongyuan (120 km, 1 hr 55 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Zhangzhou?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Chaozhou at 142 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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