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The 8 Best Day Trips from Zhongwei

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

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There are 8 good day trips from Zhongwei, China, led by Wuzhong, Yinchuan, Baiyin. The closest is Wuzhong, about 1 hr 35 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Zhongwei at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Wuzhong	103 km NE	1 hr 35 min	Full-day trip
Yinchuan	143 km NE	2 hr 15 min	Long day or overnight
Baiyin	140 km SW	2 hr 10 min	Full-day trip
Yanghe	126 km NE	2 hr	Full-day trip
Lingwu	120 km NE	1 hr 55 min	Full-day trip
Wanghong	120 km NE	1 hr 55 min	Full-day trip
Dongta	120 km NE	1 hr 55 min	Full-day trip
Wutongshu	122 km NE	1 hr 55 min	Full-day trip

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The best day trips from Zhongwei

1
Wuzhong, China
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km north-east of Zhongwei3 hr 10 min round trip
Known for 中营堡.
Also nearby: Chongxing, Haojiaqiao, Lijun, Minning.
2
Yinchuan, China
Long day or overnight
About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km north-east of Zhongwei4 hr 30 min round trip
Known for 南薰门.
Also nearby: Ningdong, Wangyuan, Linhe.
3
Baiyin, China
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km south-west of Zhongwei4 hr 20 min round trip
4
Yanghe, China
Full-day trip
About 2 hr by car126 km north-east of Zhongwei4 hr round trip
5
Lingwu, China
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km north-east of Zhongwei3 hr 50 min round trip
6
Wanghong, China
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km north-east of Zhongwei3 hr 50 min round trip
7
Dongta, China
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km north-east of Zhongwei3 hr 50 min round trip
8
Wutongshu, China
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km north-east of Zhongwei3 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Zhongwei to Wuzhong

A realistic pace for Wuzhong, 103 km from Zhongwei. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

07:30Leave Zhongwei
09:05Arrive in Wuzhong (1 hr 35 min drive)
09:20中营堡
11:20Lunch
12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Wuzhong
15:05Head back to Zhongwei
16:40Home in Zhongwei

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Zhongwei?: The best day trips from Zhongwei are Wuzhong, Yinchuan, Baiyin, Yanghe, Lingwu. The closest is Wuzhong, about 1 hr 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Zhongwei?: Wuzhong is the closest, 103 km north-east of Zhongwei, roughly 1 hr 35 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
How far is too far for a day trip from Zhongwei?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Yinchuan at 143 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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