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The 13 Best Day Trips from Chuxiong

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 13 good day trips from Chuxiong, China, led by Kunming, Jianshui, Xiangcheng. The closest is Guangtong, 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 Chuxiong at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Kunming118 km E1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Jianshui90 km S1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Xiangcheng110 km NW1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Anning96 km E1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Yuxi126 km SE2 hrFull-day trip
Jinniu129 km NW2 hrFull-day trip
Yunnanyi96 km NW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Micheng112 km W1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Yongjian141 km W2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Nanjian104 km W1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Guangtong25 km NE40 minHalf-day trip
Pianjiao146 km NW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Haidong Zhen149 km NW2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight

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

The best day trips from Chuxiong

  1. 1

    Kunming, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car118 km east of Chuxiong3 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for 闻一多像.

    Also nearby: Majie.

  2. 2

    Jianshui, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car90 km south of Chuxiong2 hr 50 min round trip
  3. 3

    Xiangcheng, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km north-west of Chuxiong3 hr 30 min round trip
  4. 4

    Anning, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car96 km east of Chuxiong3 hr round trip
  5. 5

    Yuxi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km south-east of Chuxiong4 hr round trip
  6. 6

    Jinniu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km north-west of Chuxiong4 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Yunnanyi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car96 km north-west of Chuxiong3 hr round trip
  8. 8

    Micheng, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km west of Chuxiong3 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Yongjian, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km west of Chuxiong4 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Nanjian, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km west of Chuxiong3 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Guangtong, China

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km north-east of Chuxiong1 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Pianjiao, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north-west of Chuxiong4 hr 30 min round trip
  13. 13

    Haidong Zhen, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km north-west of Chuxiong4 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Chuxiong to Kunming

A realistic pace for Kunming, 118 km from Chuxiong. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Chuxiong
  2. 09:20Arrive in Kunming (1 hr 50 min drive)
  3. 09:35闻一多像
  4. 11:35Lunch
  5. 12:50Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Kunming
  6. 15:20Head back to Chuxiong
  7. 17:10Home in Chuxiong

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Chuxiong?
The best day trips from Chuxiong are Kunming, Jianshui, Xiangcheng, Anning, Yuxi. The closest is Guangtong, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Chuxiong?
Guangtong is the closest, 25 km north-east of Chuxiong, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Chuxiong?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Chuxiong: Guangtong (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Chuxiong for a day out?
Kunming is the largest city in day-trip range, 118 km east of Chuxiong and about 1 hr 50 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Chuxiong?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Haidong Zhen 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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