The 14 Best Day Trips from Zhenjiang
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 Zhenjiang, China, led by Nanjing, Wuxi, Changzhou. The closest is Yangzhou, about 30 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 Zhenjiang at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nanjing | 66 km W | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Wuxi | 106 km SE | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Changzhou | 68 km SE | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Nantong | 135 km E | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Changshu | 137 km SE | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Taizhou | 53 km NE | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Wuhu | 136 km SW | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Yangzhou | 21 km N | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Zhangjiagang | 109 km E | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Yixing | 101 km S | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Chuzhou | 110 km W | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Ma’anshan | 107 km SW | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Dongtai | 107 km NE | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Zhenzhou | 28 km W | 40 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Zhenjiang
- 1
Nanjing, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car66 km west of Zhenjiang2 hr 30 min round tripKnown for 阵亡将士公墓.
- 2
Wuxi, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car106 km south-east of Zhenjiang3 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 京杭运河泥塑展示馆.
- 3
Changzhou, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car68 km south-east of Zhenjiang2 hr 40 min round tripKnown for 中华恐龙园.
- 4
Nantong, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car135 km east of Zhenjiang4 hr 10 min round tripKnown for 烟雨亭.
- 5
Changshu, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car137 km south-east of Zhenjiang4 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 方塔.
- 6
Taizhou, China
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car53 km north-east of Zhenjiang2 hr round tripKnown for 东篱菊影.
- 7
Wuhu, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car136 km south-west of Zhenjiang4 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 广济寺塔.
- 8
Yangzhou, China
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car21 km north of Zhenjiang1 hr round tripKnown for 扬州梦幻之城.
- 9
Zhangjiagang, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car109 km east of Zhenjiang3 hr 20 min round tripAlso nearby: Rugao.
- 10
Yixing, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car101 km south of Zhenjiang3 hr 10 min round tripKnown for 瀛园.
- 11
Chuzhou, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car110 km west of Zhenjiang3 hr 30 min round trip - 12
Ma’anshan, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car107 km south-west of Zhenjiang3 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 三匹马.
- 13
Dongtai, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car107 km north-east of Zhenjiang3 hr 20 min round trip - 14
Zhenzhou, China
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car28 km west of Zhenjiang1 hr 20 min round trip
A sample day trip: Zhenjiang to Nanjing
A realistic pace for Nanjing, 66 km from Zhenjiang. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Zhenjiang
- 09:45Arrive in Nanjing (1 hr 15 min drive)
- 10:00阵亡将士公墓
- 12:00Lunch
- 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Nanjing
- 15:45Head back to Zhenjiang
- 17:00Home in Zhenjiang
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Zhenjiang?
- The best day trips from Zhenjiang are Nanjing, Wuxi, Changzhou, Nantong, Changshu. The closest is Yangzhou, about 30 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Zhenjiang?
- Yangzhou is the closest, 21 km north of Zhenjiang, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Zhenjiang?
- 3 places are within about an hour's drive of Zhenjiang: Yangzhou (30 min), Zhenzhou (40 min), Taizhou (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near Zhenjiang for a day out?
- Nanjing is the largest city in day-trip range, 66 km west of Zhenjiang and about 1 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 Zhenjiang?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Changshu at 137 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.
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