The 14 Best Day Trips from Nanchong
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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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.
Day trips from Nanchong at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chongqing | 145 km S | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Guang’an | 64 km SE | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Suining | 58 km SW | 1 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Hechuan | 91 km S | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Beibei | 113 km S | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Zitong | 73 km S | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Bachuan | 105 km S | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Guixi | 131 km SE | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Huixing | 134 km SE | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Nanjin | 92 km S | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Shuanglonghu | 130 km SE | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Yanjia | 139 km SE | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Yunmen | 82 km S | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Shuangfengqiao | 131 km SE | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Nanchong
- 1
Chongqing, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car145 km south of Nanchong4 hr 30 min round tripKnown for 凯旋路电梯.
Also nearby: Longshui.
- 2
Guang’an, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car64 km south-east of Nanchong2 hr 30 min round tripKnown for 少数民族特色街区.
- 3
Suining, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car58 km south-west of Nanchong2 hr 10 min round trip - 4
Hechuan, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car91 km south of Nanchong2 hr 50 min round trip - 5
Beibei, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car113 km south of Nanchong3 hr 30 min round trip - 6
Zitong, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car73 km south of Nanchong2 hr 50 min round trip - 7
Bachuan, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car105 km south of Nanchong3 hr 20 min round trip - 8
Guixi, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car131 km south-east of Nanchong4 hr 10 min round trip - 9
Huixing, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car134 km south-east of Nanchong4 hr 10 min round trip - 10
Nanjin, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car92 km south of Nanchong2 hr 50 min round trip - 11
Shuanglonghu, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car130 km south-east of Nanchong4 hr round trip - 12
Yanjia, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car139 km south-east of Nanchong4 hr 20 min round trip - 13
Yunmen, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car82 km south of Nanchong2 hr 30 min round trip - 14
Shuangfengqiao, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car131 km south-east of Nanchong4 hr 10 min round trip
A sample day trip: Nanchong to Chongqing
A realistic pace for Chongqing, 145 km from Nanchong. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Nanchong
- 09:45Arrive in Chongqing (2 hr 15 min drive)
- 10:00凯旋路电梯
- 12:00Lunch
- 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Chongqing
- 15:45Head back to Nanchong
- 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.
- 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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