The 13 Best Day Trips from Zhaoqing

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 Zhaoqing, China, led by Guangzhou, Foshan, Yunfu. The closest is Yunfu, about 50 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 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 Zhaoqing

  1. 1

    Guangzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car81 km east of Zhaoqing

    Known for 上下九商业步行街.

  2. 2

    Foshan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car69 km east of Zhaoqing

    Known for Hotel near Pho's place.

  3. 3

    Yunfu, China

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car45 km west of Zhaoqing
  4. 4

    Zhuhai, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km south-east of Zhaoqing

    Known for 東方基金會會址 Casa Garden.

  5. 5

    Jiangmen, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car82 km south-east of Zhaoqing

    Known for 圭峰山森林公园永镇山门.

  6. 6

    Wuzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km west of Zhaoqing
  7. 7

    Changsha, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car78 km south of Zhaoqing
  8. 8

    Macau, Macao

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km south-east of Zhaoqing
  9. 9

    Shiqi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km south-east of Zhaoqing
  10. 10

    Gongheyong, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km east of Zhaoqing
  11. 11

    Humen, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car127 km east of Zhaoqing
  12. 12

    Sanshui, China

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car46 km east of Zhaoqing
  13. 13

    Yangchun, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km south-west of Zhaoqing

A sample day: Zhaoqing to Guangzhou

  1. 08:30Leave Zhaoqing
  2. 09:45Arrive in Guangzhou (1 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00上下九商业步行街
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Guangzhou
  6. 15:45Head back to Zhaoqing
  7. 17:00Home in Zhaoqing

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Zhaoqing?
The best day trips from Zhaoqing are Guangzhou, Foshan, Yunfu, Zhuhai, Jiangmen. The closest is Yunfu, about 50 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Zhaoqing?
Yunfu is the closest, 45 km west of Zhaoqing, roughly 50 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Zhaoqing?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Zhaoqing: Yunfu (50 min), Sanshui (55 min).
What is the biggest city near Zhaoqing for a day out?
Guangzhou is the largest city in day-trip range, 81 km east of Zhaoqing and about 1 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Zhaoqing?
For a weekend away from Zhaoqing, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Macau (146 km, 2 hr 15 min), Zhuhai (142 km, 2 hr 15 min), Gongheyong (140 km, 2 hr 10 min), Wuzhou (129 km, 2 hr). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Zhaoqing?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Macau at 146 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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