The 15 Best Day Trips from Gulin

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 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.

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 Gulin

  1. 1

    Zunyi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car115 km east of Gulin

    Known for 丁字口.

  2. 2

    Bijie, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km south-west of Gulin
  3. 3

    Luzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km north of Gulin

    Known for 报恩塔.

  4. 4

    Yibin, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km north-west of Gulin

    Known for 三江一览楼.

  5. 5

    Gunan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km north-east of Gulin
  6. 6

    Jijiang, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km north of Gulin
  7. 7

    Yongchuan, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north of Gulin
  8. 8

    Hejiang, China

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

    Shenglilu, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north of Gulin
  10. 10

    Fuji, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km north of Gulin
  11. 11

    Xunchang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car117 km north-west of Gulin
  12. 12

    Wansheng, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car150 km north-east of Gulin
  13. 13

    Xuyong, China

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car40 km west of Gulin
  14. 14

    Nandajie, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km north of Gulin
  15. 15

    Gusong, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km north-west of Gulin

A sample day: Gulin to Zunyi

  1. 07:30Leave Gulin
  2. 09:20Arrive in Zunyi (1 hr 50 min drive)
  3. 09:35丁字口
  4. 11:35Lunch
  5. 12:50Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Zunyi
  6. 15:20Head back to Gulin
  7. 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.
Where can I go for a weekend from Gulin?
For a weekend away from Gulin, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Wansheng (150 km, 2 hr 20 min), Shenglilu (146 km, 2 hr 15 min), Yongchuan (146 km, 2 hr 15 min), Jijiang (145 km, 2 hr 15 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
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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