The 14 Best Day Trips from Hechuan

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

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There are 14 good day trips from Hechuan, China, led by Chongqing, Nanchong, Neijiang. The closest is Beibei, 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 14 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Hechuan

  1. 1

    Chongqing, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car56 km south-east of Hechuan

    Known for 凯旋路电梯.

  2. 2

    Nanchong, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car91 km north of Hechuan

    Known for 万卷楼.

  3. 3

    Neijiang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car125 km west of Hechuan

    Known for 内江三元塔.

  4. 4

    Luzhou, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km south-west of Hechuan

    Known for 报恩塔.

  5. 5

    Guang’an, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km north-east of Hechuan

    Known for 少数民族特色街区.

  6. 6

    Suining, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car88 km north-west of Hechuan
  7. 7

    Banan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car73 km south of Hechuan
  8. 8

    Beibei, China

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km south-east of Hechuan
  9. 9

    Zitong, China

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car47 km north-west of Hechuan
  10. 10

    Bachuan, China

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km south-west of Hechuan
  11. 11

    Gunan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km south of Hechuan
  12. 12

    Nanchuan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km south-east of Hechuan
  13. 13

    Jijiang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car78 km south of Hechuan
  14. 14

    Yongchuan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km south-west of Hechuan

A sample day: Hechuan to Chongqing

  1. 08:30Leave Hechuan
  2. 09:35Arrive in Chongqing (1 hr 5 min drive)
  3. 09:50凯旋路电梯
  4. 11:50Lunch
  5. 13:05Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Chongqing
  6. 15:35Head back to Hechuan
  7. 16:40Home in Hechuan

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Hechuan?
The best day trips from Hechuan are Chongqing, Nanchong, Neijiang, Luzhou, Guang’an. The closest is Beibei, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Hechuan?
Beibei is the closest, 25 km south-east of Hechuan, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Hechuan?
3 places are within about an hour's drive of Hechuan: Beibei (40 min), Bachuan (40 min), Zitong (55 min).
What is the biggest city near Hechuan for a day out?
Chongqing is the largest city in day-trip range, 56 km south-east of Hechuan and about 1 hr 5 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Hechuan?
For a weekend away from Hechuan, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Luzhou (147 km, 2 hr 20 min), Neijiang (125 km, 1 hr 55 min), Nanchuan (124 km, 1 hr 55 min), Gunan (114 km, 1 hr 45 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Hechuan?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Luzhou at 147 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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