The 15 Best Day Trips from Banan

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

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There are 15 good day trips from Banan, China, led by Chongqing, Neijiang, Luzhou. The closest is Chongqing, about 30 min by car, and 5 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 15 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Banan

  1. 1

    Chongqing, China

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km north of Banan

    Known for 凯旋路电梯.

  2. 2

    Neijiang, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km west of Banan

    Known for 内江三元塔.

  3. 3

    Luzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km south-west of Banan

    Known for 报恩塔.

  4. 4

    Guang’an, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km north of Banan

    Known for 少数民族特色街区.

  5. 5

    Hechuan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car73 km north of Banan
  6. 6

    Beibei, China

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km north of Banan
  7. 7

    Zitong, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km north-west of Banan
  8. 8

    Bachuan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km north-west of Banan
  9. 9

    Gunan, China

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car41 km south of Banan
  10. 10

    Nanchuan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car60 km south-east of Banan
  11. 11

    Jijiang, China

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car30 km west of Banan
  12. 12

    Yongchuan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car63 km west of Banan
  13. 13

    Guixi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km north-east of Banan
  14. 14

    Huixing, China

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car35 km north of Banan
  15. 15

    Lizhi, China

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

A sample day: Banan to Chongqing

  1. 08:30Leave Banan
  2. 09:00Arrive in Chongqing (30 min drive)
  3. 09:15凯旋路电梯
  4. 11:15Lunch
  5. 12:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Chongqing
  6. 15:00Head back to Banan
  7. 15:30Home in Banan

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Banan?
The best day trips from Banan are Chongqing, Neijiang, Luzhou, Guang’an, Hechuan. The closest is Chongqing, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Banan?
Chongqing is the closest, 20 km north of Banan, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Banan?
5 places are within about an hour's drive of Banan: Chongqing (30 min), Jijiang (35 min), Huixing (40 min), Gunan (45 min), Beibei (1 hr).
Where can I go for a weekend from Banan?
For a weekend away from Banan, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Neijiang (145 km, 2 hr 15 min), Guixi (132 km, 2 hr 5 min), Guang’an (122 km, 1 hr 55 min), Luzhou (121 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 Banan?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Neijiang at 145 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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