Cities Near Shima
Cities near Shima, China: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Zhangzhou, Xiamen, Ximeicun. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Shima, China is Zhangzhou, about 11 mi (18 km) away — roughly 37 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhangzhou | 11 mi / 18 km | 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Xiamen | 17 mi / 28 km | 33 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Ximeicun | 52 mi / 84 km | 1 hr 33 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Jinjiang | 54 mi / 87 km | 1 hr 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Luoyang | 65 mi / 105 km | 1 hr 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Huanggang | 74 mi / 119 km | 1 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Chaozhou | 93 mi / 150 km | 2 hr 10 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Chenghua | 95 mi / 152 km | 2 hr 12 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Putian | 102 mi / 164 km | 2 hr 22 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Meizhou | 107 mi / 173 km | 2 hr 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Shima
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Zhangzhou, Xiamen, Ximeicun, Jinjiang, Luoyang. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Shima
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Putian, Meizhou. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Shima include Zhangzhou, Xiamen, Ximeicun, Jinjiang, Luoyang. The closest is Zhangzhou, about 11 miles (18 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.