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The 15 Best Day Trips from Jijiang

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 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.

Day trips from Jijiang at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Chongqing42 km NE50 minHalf-day trip
Zigong143 km W2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Neijiang120 km W1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Luzhou92 km SW1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Guang’an137 km N2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Banan30 km E35 minHalf-day trip
Hechuan78 km N1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Beibei62 km N1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Zitong107 km N1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Bachuan65 km N1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Gunan49 km SE55 minHalf-day trip
Nanchuan84 km E1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Yongchuan35 km W40 minHalf-day trip
Huixing56 km NE1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Lizhi120 km NE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip

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The best day trips from Jijiang

  1. 1

    Chongqing, China

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car42 km north-east of Jijiang1 hr 40 min round trip

    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 Jijiang4 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 桓侯宫.

  3. 3

    Neijiang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km west of Jijiang3 hr 50 min round trip

    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 Jijiang2 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for 报恩塔.

  5. 5

    Guang’an, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km north of Jijiang4 hr 20 min round trip

    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 Jijiang1 hr 10 min round trip
  7. 7

    Hechuan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car78 km north of Jijiang3 hr round trip
  8. 8

    Beibei, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km north of Jijiang2 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Zitong, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km north of Jijiang3 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Bachuan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car65 km north of Jijiang2 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    Gunan, China

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car49 km south-east of Jijiang1 hr 50 min round trip
  12. 12

    Nanchuan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car84 km east of Jijiang2 hr 40 min round trip
  13. 13

    Yongchuan, China

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car35 km west of Jijiang1 hr 20 min round trip
  14. 14

    Huixing, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car56 km north-east of Jijiang2 hr 10 min round trip
  15. 15

    Lizhi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km north-east of Jijiang3 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Jijiang to Chongqing

A realistic pace for Chongqing, 42 km from Jijiang. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  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.
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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