The 15 Best Day Trips from Jijiang

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 Jijiang, China, led by Chongqing, Zigong, Neijiang. The closest is Banan, about 35 min by car, and 4 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 Jijiang

  1. 1

    Chongqing, China

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car42 km north-east of Jijiang

    Known for 凯旋路电梯.

  2. 2

    Zigong, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km west of Jijiang

    Known for 桓侯宫.

  3. 3

    Neijiang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km west of Jijiang

    Known for 内江三元塔.

  4. 4

    Luzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km south-west of Jijiang

    Known for 报恩塔.

  5. 5

    Guang’an, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km north of Jijiang

    Known for 少数民族特色街区.

  6. 6

    Banan, China

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car30 km east of Jijiang
  7. 7

    Hechuan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car78 km north of Jijiang
  8. 8

    Beibei, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km north of Jijiang
  9. 9

    Zitong, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km north of Jijiang
  10. 10

    Bachuan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car65 km north of Jijiang
  11. 11

    Gunan, China

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car49 km south-east of Jijiang
  12. 12

    Nanchuan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car84 km east of Jijiang
  13. 13

    Yongchuan, China

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car35 km west of Jijiang
  14. 14

    Huixing, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car56 km north-east of Jijiang
  15. 15

    Lizhi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km north-east of Jijiang

A sample day: Jijiang to Chongqing

  1. 08:30Leave Jijiang
  2. 09:20Arrive in Chongqing (50 min drive)
  3. 09:35凯旋路电梯
  4. 11:35Lunch
  5. 12:50Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Chongqing
  6. 15:20Head back to Jijiang
  7. 16:10Home in Jijiang

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Jijiang?
The best day trips from Jijiang are Chongqing, Zigong, Neijiang, Luzhou, Guang’an. The closest is Banan, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Jijiang?
Banan is the closest, 30 km east of Jijiang, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Jijiang?
4 places are within about an hour's drive of Jijiang: Banan (35 min), Yongchuan (40 min), Chongqing (50 min), Gunan (55 min).
What is the biggest city near Jijiang for a day out?
Chongqing is the largest city in day-trip range, 42 km north-east of Jijiang and about 50 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Jijiang?
For a weekend away from Jijiang, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Zigong (143 km, 2 hr 15 min), Guang’an (137 km, 2 hr 10 min), Lizhi (120 km, 1 hr 55 min), Neijiang (120 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 Jijiang?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Zigong at 143 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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