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The 14 Best Day Trips from Zhuzhou

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 Zhuzhou, China, led by Guankou, Heshan, Hengyang. The closest is Xiangtan, about 40 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Zhuzhou at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Guankou59 km NE1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Heshan114 km NW1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Hengyang117 km SW1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Yichun123 km E1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Xiangtan25 km W40 minHalf-day trip
Loudi114 km W1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Shaoshan63 km W1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Xiangxiang62 km W1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Lianyuan147 km W2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Qionghu136 km NW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Fenyi149 km E2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Santangpu124 km W1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Wenxing98 km N1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Yutan75 km NW1 hr 25 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Zhuzhou

  1. 1

    Guankou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car59 km north-east of Zhuzhou2 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for 天空剧院.

  2. 2

    Heshan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km north-west of Zhuzhou3 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 关公像.

  3. 3

    Hengyang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car117 km south-west of Zhuzhou3 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for 石鼓书院.

    Also nearby: Qingshuping.

  4. 4

    Yichun, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km east of Zhuzhou3 hr 50 min round trip
  5. 5

    Xiangtan, China

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km west of Zhuzhou1 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for 1958雕塑.

  6. 6

    Loudi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km west of Zhuzhou3 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Shaoshan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car63 km west of Zhuzhou2 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Xiangxiang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km west of Zhuzhou2 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Lianyuan, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km west of Zhuzhou4 hr 40 min round trip
  10. 10

    Qionghu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km north-west of Zhuzhou4 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Fenyi, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km east of Zhuzhou4 hr 40 min round trip
  12. 12

    Santangpu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km west of Zhuzhou3 hr 50 min round trip
  13. 13

    Wenxing, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km north of Zhuzhou3 hr round trip
  14. 14

    Yutan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car75 km north-west of Zhuzhou2 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Zhuzhou to Guankou

A realistic pace for Guankou, 59 km from Zhuzhou. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Zhuzhou
  2. 09:40Arrive in Guankou (1 hr 10 min drive)
  3. 09:55天空剧院
  4. 11:55Lunch
  5. 13:10Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Guankou
  6. 15:40Head back to Zhuzhou
  7. 16:50Home in Zhuzhou

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Zhuzhou?
The best day trips from Zhuzhou are Guankou, Heshan, Hengyang, Yichun, Xiangtan. The closest is Xiangtan, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Zhuzhou?
Xiangtan is the closest, 25 km west of Zhuzhou, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Zhuzhou?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Zhuzhou: Xiangtan (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Zhuzhou for a day out?
Guankou is the largest city in day-trip range, 59 km north-east of Zhuzhou and about 1 hr 10 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Zhuzhou?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Fenyi at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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