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The 14 Best Day Trips from Zhaoyuan

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 14 good day trips from Zhaoyuan, China, led by Qingdao, Yantai, Weifang. The closest is Jiudian, about 50 min by car, and 3 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Zhaoyuan at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Qingdao145 km S2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Yantai92 km E1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Weifang137 km SW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Jiaozhou126 km S2 hrFull-day trip
Pingdu77 km SW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Gaomi124 km SW1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Anqiu150 km SW2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Laixi57 km S1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Changyi107 km SW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Laizhou46 km SW55 minHalf-day trip
Laiyang51 km SE1 hrHalf-day trip
Tianfu146 km E2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Jiudian45 km SW50 minHalf-day trip
Houzhen135 km W2 hr 5 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Zhaoyuan

  1. 1

    Qingdao, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km south of Zhaoyuan4 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 青岛奥林匹克帆船中心.

  2. 2

    Yantai, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km east of Zhaoyuan2 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for 烟台山景区.

  3. 3

    Weifang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km south-west of Zhaoyuan4 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for “商业街”牌坊.

    Also nearby: Jingzhi.

  4. 4

    Jiaozhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km south of Zhaoyuan4 hr round trip
  5. 5

    Pingdu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car77 km south-west of Zhaoyuan3 hr round trip
  6. 6

    Gaomi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km south-west of Zhaoyuan3 hr 50 min round trip
  7. 7

    Anqiu, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car150 km south-west of Zhaoyuan4 hr 40 min round trip
  8. 8

    Laixi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car57 km south of Zhaoyuan2 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    Changyi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km south-west of Zhaoyuan3 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Laizhou, China

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car46 km south-west of Zhaoyuan1 hr 50 min round trip
  11. 11

    Laiyang, China

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km south-east of Zhaoyuan2 hr round trip
  12. 12

    Tianfu, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km east of Zhaoyuan4 hr 30 min round trip
  13. 13

    Jiudian, China

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car45 km south-west of Zhaoyuan1 hr 40 min round trip
  14. 14

    Houzhen, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km west of Zhaoyuan4 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Zhaoyuan to Qingdao

A realistic pace for Qingdao, 145 km from Zhaoyuan. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Zhaoyuan
  2. 09:45Arrive in Qingdao (2 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00青岛奥林匹克帆船中心
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Qingdao
  6. 15:45Head back to Zhaoyuan
  7. 18:00Home in Zhaoyuan

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Zhaoyuan?
The best day trips from Zhaoyuan are Qingdao, Yantai, Weifang, Jiaozhou, Pingdu. The closest is Jiudian, about 50 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Zhaoyuan?
Jiudian is the closest, 45 km south-west of Zhaoyuan, roughly 50 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Zhaoyuan?
3 places are within about an hour's drive of Zhaoyuan: Jiudian (50 min), Laizhou (55 min), Laiyang (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Zhaoyuan for a day out?
Qingdao is the largest city in day-trip range, 145 km south of Zhaoyuan and about 2 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Zhaoyuan?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Anqiu at 150 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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