The 15 Best Day Trips from Gulin
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 15 good day trips from Gulin, China, led by Zunyi, Bijie, Luzhou. The closest is Xuyong, about 45 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 Gulin at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zunyi | 115 km E | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Bijie | 97 km SW | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Luzhou | 102 km N | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Yibin | 140 km NW | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Gunan | 136 km NE | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Jijiang | 145 km N | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Yongchuan | 146 km N | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Hejiang | 86 km N | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Shenglilu | 146 km N | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Fuji | 130 km N | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Xunchang | 117 km NW | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Wansheng | 150 km NE | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Xuyong | 40 km W | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Nandajie | 144 km N | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Gusong | 64 km NW | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Gulin
- 1
Zunyi, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car115 km east of Gulin3 hr 40 min round tripKnown for 丁字口.
- 2
Bijie, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car97 km south-west of Gulin3 hr round trip - 3
Luzhou, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car102 km north of Gulin3 hr 10 min round tripKnown for 报恩塔.
- 4
Yibin, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car140 km north-west of Gulin4 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 三江一览楼.
- 5
Gunan, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car136 km north-east of Gulin4 hr 20 min round trip - 6
Jijiang, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car145 km north of Gulin4 hr 30 min round trip - 7
Yongchuan, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north of Gulin4 hr 30 min round trip - 8
Hejiang, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car86 km north of Gulin2 hr 40 min round trip - 9
Shenglilu, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north of Gulin4 hr 30 min round trip - 10
Fuji, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car130 km north of Gulin4 hr round trip - 11
Xunchang, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car117 km north-west of Gulin3 hr 40 min round trip - 12
Wansheng, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car150 km north-east of Gulin4 hr 40 min round trip - 13
Xuyong, China
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car40 km west of Gulin1 hr 30 min round trip - 14
Nandajie, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car144 km north of Gulin4 hr 30 min round trip - 15
Gusong, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car64 km north-west of Gulin2 hr 30 min round trip
A sample day trip: Gulin to Zunyi
A realistic pace for Zunyi, 115 km from Gulin. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Gulin
- 09:20Arrive in Zunyi (1 hr 50 min drive)
- 09:35丁字口
- 11:35Lunch
- 12:50Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Zunyi
- 15:20Head back to Gulin
- 17:10Home in Gulin
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Gulin?
- The best day trips from Gulin are Zunyi, Bijie, Luzhou, Yibin, Gunan. The closest is Xuyong, about 45 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Gulin?
- Xuyong is the closest, 40 km west of Gulin, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Gulin?
- One place is within about an hour's drive of Gulin: Xuyong (45 min).
- What is the biggest city near Gulin for a day out?
- Zunyi is the largest city in day-trip range, 115 km east of Gulin 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 Gulin?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Wansheng at 150 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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