The 11 Best Day Trips from Luzhou
How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.
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There are 11 good day trips from Luzhou, China, led by Chongqing, Zigong, Neijiang. The closest is Hejiang, about 45 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Built from 11 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.
Day trips from Luzhou
- 1
Chongqing, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car133 km north-east of LuzhouKnown for 凯旋路电梯.
- 2
Zigong, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car81 km north-west of LuzhouKnown for 桓侯宫.
- 3
Neijiang, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car85 km north-west of LuzhouKnown for 内江三元塔.
- 4
Yibin, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car78 km west of LuzhouKnown for 三江一览楼.
- 5
Hechuan, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car147 km north-east of Luzhou - 6
Zitong, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car148 km north of Luzhou - 7
Gunan, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car120 km east of Luzhou - 8
Jijiang, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car92 km north-east of Luzhou - 9
Yongchuan, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car69 km north-east of Luzhou - 10
Nanjin, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car146 km north-east of Luzhou - 11
Hejiang, China
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car41 km east of Luzhou
A sample day: Luzhou to Chongqing
- 07:30Leave Luzhou
- 09:35Arrive in Chongqing (2 hr 5 min drive)
- 09:50凯旋路电梯
- 11:50Lunch
- 13:05Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Chongqing
- 15:35Head back to Luzhou
- 17:40Home in Luzhou
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Luzhou?
- The best day trips from Luzhou are Chongqing, Zigong, Neijiang, Yibin, Hechuan. The closest is Hejiang, about 45 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Luzhou?
- Hejiang is the closest, 41 km east of Luzhou, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Luzhou?
- One place is within about an hour's drive of Luzhou: Hejiang (45 min).
- What is the biggest city near Luzhou for a day out?
- Chongqing is the largest city in day-trip range, 133 km north-east of Luzhou and about 2 hr 5 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- Where can I go for a weekend from Luzhou?
- For a weekend away from Luzhou, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Zitong (148 km, 2 hr 20 min), Hechuan (147 km, 2 hr 20 min), Nanjin (146 km, 2 hr 15 min), Chongqing (133 km, 2 hr 5 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Luzhou?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Zitong at 148 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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