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The 14 Best Day Trips from Zhoukou

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 Zhoukou, China, led by Shangqiu, Fuyang, Kaifeng. The closest is Wacheng Neighborhood, about 30 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Zhoukou at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Shangqiu128 km NE2 hrFull-day trip
Fuyang137 km SE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Kaifeng133 km N2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Bozhou109 km E1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Luohe56 km W1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Xuchang84 km NW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Pingdingshan122 km W1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Zhumadian92 km SW1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Jieshou79 km SE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Huaidian43 km SE50 minHalf-day trip
Jishui72 km E1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Minggang142 km SW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Wacheng Neighborhood20 km NW30 minHalf-day trip
Runan75 km S1 hr 25 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Zhoukou

  1. 1

    Shangqiu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car128 km north-east of Zhoukou4 hr round trip

    Known for 宋国故城.

  2. 2

    Fuyang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km south-east of Zhoukou4 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for 阜阳野生动物园.

  3. 3

    Kaifeng, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km north of Zhoukou4 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for 铁塔.

  4. 4

    Bozhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km east of Zhoukou3 hr 20 min round trip
  5. 5

    Luohe, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car56 km west of Zhoukou2 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for 仙鹤园.

  6. 6

    Xuchang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car84 km north-west of Zhoukou2 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Pingdingshan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km west of Zhoukou3 hr 50 min round trip
  8. 8

    Zhumadian, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km south-west of Zhoukou2 hr 50 min round trip
  9. 9

    Jieshou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car79 km south-east of Zhoukou3 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Huaidian, China

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car43 km south-east of Zhoukou1 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Jishui, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km east of Zhoukou2 hr 50 min round trip
  12. 12

    Minggang, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km south-west of Zhoukou4 hr 30 min round trip
  13. 13

    Wacheng Neighborhood, China

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km north-west of Zhoukou1 hr round trip
  14. 14

    Runan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car75 km south of Zhoukou2 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Zhoukou to Shangqiu

A realistic pace for Shangqiu, 128 km from Zhoukou. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Zhoukou
  2. 09:30Arrive in Shangqiu (2 hr drive)
  3. 09:45宋国故城
  4. 11:45Lunch
  5. 13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Shangqiu
  6. 15:30Head back to Zhoukou
  7. 17:30Home in Zhoukou

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Zhoukou?
The best day trips from Zhoukou are Shangqiu, Fuyang, Kaifeng, Bozhou, Luohe. The closest is Wacheng Neighborhood, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Zhoukou?
Wacheng Neighborhood is the closest, 20 km north-west of Zhoukou, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Zhoukou?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Zhoukou: Wacheng Neighborhood (30 min), Huaidian (50 min).
What is the biggest city near Zhoukou for a day out?
Shangqiu is the largest city in day-trip range, 128 km north-east of Zhoukou and about 2 hr by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Zhoukou?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Minggang 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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