The 14 Best Day Trips from Zhoukou

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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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.

Built from 14 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Zhoukou

  1. 1

    Shangqiu, China

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

    Known for 宋国故城.

  2. 2

    Fuyang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km south-east of Zhoukou

    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 Zhoukou

    Known for 铁塔.

  4. 4

    Bozhou, China

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

    Luohe, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car56 km west of Zhoukou

    Known for 仙鹤园.

  6. 6

    Xuchang, China

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

    Pingdingshan, China

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

    Zhumadian, China

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

    Jieshou, China

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

    Huaidian, China

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car43 km south-east of Zhoukou
  11. 11

    Jishui, China

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

    Minggang, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km south-west of Zhoukou
  13. 13

    Wacheng Neighborhood, China

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km north-west of Zhoukou
  14. 14

    Runan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car75 km south of Zhoukou

A sample day: Zhoukou to Shangqiu

  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.
Where can I go for a weekend from Zhoukou?
For a weekend away from Zhoukou, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Minggang (142 km, 2 hr 15 min), Fuyang (137 km, 2 hr 10 min), Kaifeng (133 km, 2 hr 5 min), Shangqiu (128 km, 2 hr). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
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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