The 13 Best Day Trips from Leshan
How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.
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There are 13 good day trips from Leshan, China, led by Chengdu, Zigong, Neijiang. The closest is Guanyin, about 1 hr 15 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Built from 13 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.
Day trips from Leshan
- 1
Chengdu, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car126 km north of LeshanKnown for 川军抗日阵亡将士纪念碑.
- 2
Zigong, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car101 km east of LeshanKnown for 桓侯宫.
- 3
Neijiang, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car126 km east of LeshanKnown for 内江三元塔.
- 4
Ziyang, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car106 km north-east of LeshanKnown for 资阳方特国色春秋.
- 5
Yibin, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car123 km south-east of LeshanKnown for 三江一览楼.
- 6
Ya'an, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car88 km north-west of Leshan - 7
Shuifu, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car121 km south-east of Leshan - 8
Guanyin, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car80 km south-east of Leshan - 9
Qingfu, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car145 km south-east of Leshan - 10
Linqiong, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car99 km north of Leshan - 11
Kongtan, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car100 km south-east of Leshan - 12
Juexi, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car86 km south-east of Leshan - 13
Baihua, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car97 km south-east of Leshan
A sample day: Leshan to Chengdu
- 07:30Leave Leshan
- 09:30Arrive in Chengdu (2 hr drive)
- 09:45川军抗日阵亡将士纪念碑
- 11:45Lunch
- 13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Chengdu
- 15:30Head back to Leshan
- 17:30Home in Leshan
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Leshan?
- The best day trips from Leshan are Chengdu, Zigong, Neijiang, Ziyang, Yibin. The closest is Guanyin, about 1 hr 15 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Leshan?
- Guanyin is the closest, 80 km south-east of Leshan, roughly 1 hr 15 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
- What is the biggest city near Leshan for a day out?
- Chengdu is the largest city in day-trip range, 126 km north of Leshan and about 2 hr by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- Where can I go for a weekend from Leshan?
- For a weekend away from Leshan, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Qingfu (145 km, 2 hr 15 min), Neijiang (126 km, 2 hr), Chengdu (126 km, 2 hr), Yibin (123 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 Leshan?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Qingfu at 145 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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