The 14 Best Day Trips from Nanchong

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 14 good day trips from Nanchong, China, led by Chongqing, Guang’an, Suining. The closest is Suining, about 1 hr 5 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 14 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Nanchong

  1. 1

    Chongqing, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km south of Nanchong

    Known for 凯旋路电梯.

  2. 2

    Guang’an, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km south-east of Nanchong

    Known for 少数民族特色街区.

  3. 3

    Suining, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car58 km south-west of Nanchong
  4. 4

    Hechuan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car91 km south of Nanchong
  5. 5

    Beibei, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car113 km south of Nanchong
  6. 6

    Zitong, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car73 km south of Nanchong
  7. 7

    Bachuan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km south of Nanchong
  8. 8

    Guixi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km south-east of Nanchong
  9. 9

    Huixing, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car134 km south-east of Nanchong
  10. 10

    Nanjin, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km south of Nanchong
  11. 11

    Shuanglonghu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km south-east of Nanchong
  12. 12

    Yanjia, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km south-east of Nanchong
  13. 13

    Yunmen, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car82 km south of Nanchong
  14. 14

    Shuangfengqiao, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km south-east of Nanchong

A sample day: Nanchong to Chongqing

  1. 07:30Leave Nanchong
  2. 09:45Arrive in Chongqing (2 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00凯旋路电梯
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Chongqing
  6. 15:45Head back to Nanchong
  7. 18:00Home in Nanchong

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Nanchong?
The best day trips from Nanchong are Chongqing, Guang’an, Suining, Hechuan, Beibei. The closest is Suining, about 1 hr 5 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Nanchong?
Suining is the closest, 58 km south-west of Nanchong, roughly 1 hr 5 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Nanchong for a day out?
Chongqing is the largest city in day-trip range, 145 km south of Nanchong and about 2 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Nanchong?
For a weekend away from Nanchong, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Chongqing (145 km, 2 hr 15 min), Yanjia (139 km, 2 hr 10 min), Huixing (134 km, 2 hr 5 min), Shuangfengqiao (131 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 Nanchong?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Chongqing 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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