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
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chongqing | 42 km NE | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Zigong | 143 km W | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Neijiang | 120 km W | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Luzhou | 92 km SW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Guang’an | 137 km N | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Banan | 30 km E | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Hechuan | 78 km N | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Beibei | 62 km N | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Zitong | 107 km N | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Bachuan | 65 km N | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Gunan | 49 km SE | 55 min | Half-day trip |
| Nanchuan | 84 km E | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Yongchuan | 35 km W | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Huixing | 56 km NE | 1 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Lizhi | 120 km NE | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Jijiang
- 1
Chongqing, China
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car42 km north-east of Jijiang1 hr 40 min round tripKnown for 凯旋路电梯.
- 2
Zigong, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car143 km west of Jijiang4 hr 30 min round tripKnown for 桓侯宫.
- 3
Neijiang, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car120 km west of Jijiang3 hr 50 min round tripKnown for 内江三元塔.
- 4
Luzhou, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car92 km south-west of Jijiang2 hr 50 min round tripKnown for 报恩塔.
- 5
Guang’an, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car137 km north of Jijiang4 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 少数民族特色街区.
- 6
Banan, China
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car30 km east of Jijiang1 hr 10 min round trip - 7
Hechuan, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car78 km north of Jijiang3 hr round trip - 8
Beibei, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car62 km north of Jijiang2 hr 20 min round trip - 9
Zitong, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car107 km north of Jijiang3 hr 20 min round trip - 10
Bachuan, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car65 km north of Jijiang2 hr 30 min round trip - 11
Gunan, China
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car49 km south-east of Jijiang1 hr 50 min round trip - 12
Nanchuan, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car84 km east of Jijiang2 hr 40 min round trip - 13
Yongchuan, China
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car35 km west of Jijiang1 hr 20 min round trip - 14
Huixing, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car56 km north-east of Jijiang2 hr 10 min round trip - 15
Lizhi, China
Full-day tripAbout 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.
- 08:30Leave Jijiang
- 09:20Arrive in Chongqing (50 min drive)
- 09:35凯旋路电梯
- 11:35Lunch
- 12:50Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Chongqing
- 15:20Head back to Jijiang
- 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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