The 13 Best Day Trips from Bachuan

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

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There are 13 good day trips from Bachuan, China, led by Chongqing, Nanchong, Zigong. The closest is Hechuan, about 40 min by car, and 3 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 13 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Bachuan

  1. 1

    Chongqing, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car59 km south-east of Bachuan

    Known for 凯旋路电梯.

  2. 2

    Nanchong, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km north of Bachuan

    Known for 万卷楼.

  3. 3

    Zigong, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km south-west of Bachuan

    Known for 桓侯宫.

  4. 4

    Neijiang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car100 km west of Bachuan

    Known for 内江三元塔.

  5. 5

    Luzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km south-west of Bachuan

    Known for 报恩塔.

  6. 6

    Ziyang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car138 km west of Bachuan

    Known for 资阳方特国色春秋.

  7. 7

    Guang’an, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car90 km north-east of Bachuan

    Known for 少数民族特色街区.

  8. 8

    Suining, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car86 km north-west of Bachuan
  9. 9

    Hechuan, China

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km north-east of Bachuan
  10. 10

    Beibei, China

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km east of Bachuan
  11. 11

    Zitong, China

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car42 km north-west of Bachuan
  12. 12

    Gunan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km south-east of Bachuan
  13. 13

    Nanchuan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car128 km south-east of Bachuan

A sample day: Bachuan to Chongqing

  1. 08:30Leave Bachuan
  2. 09:40Arrive in Chongqing (1 hr 10 min drive)
  3. 09:55凯旋路电梯
  4. 11:55Lunch
  5. 13:10Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Chongqing
  6. 15:40Head back to Bachuan
  7. 16:50Home in Bachuan

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Bachuan?
The best day trips from Bachuan are Chongqing, Nanchong, Zigong, Neijiang, Luzhou. The closest is Hechuan, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Bachuan?
Hechuan is the closest, 26 km north-east of Bachuan, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Bachuan?
3 places are within about an hour's drive of Bachuan: Hechuan (40 min), Beibei (45 min), Zitong (50 min).
What is the biggest city near Bachuan for a day out?
Chongqing is the largest city in day-trip range, 59 km south-east of Bachuan and about 1 hr 10 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Bachuan?
For a weekend away from Bachuan, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Ziyang (138 km, 2 hr 10 min), Zigong (135 km, 2 hr 5 min), Nanchuan (128 km, 2 hr), Luzhou (123 km, 1 hr 55 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Bachuan?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Ziyang at 138 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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