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The 12 Best Day Trips from Nanchuan

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 12 good day trips from Nanchuan, China, led by Chongqing, Hechuan, Beibei. The closest is Gunan, about 55 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Nanchuan at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Chongqing70 km NW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Hechuan124 km NW1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Beibei99 km NW1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Bachuan128 km NW2 hrFull-day trip
Gunan47 km W55 minHalf-day trip
Jijiang84 km W1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Yongchuan119 km W1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Guixi133 km N2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Lizhi67 km NE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Nanjin123 km NW1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Hejiang129 km W2 hrFull-day trip
Shenglilu121 km W1 hr 55 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Nanchuan

  1. 1

    Chongqing, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car70 km north-west of Nanchuan2 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for 凯旋路电梯.

    Also nearby: Banan, Huixing, Shuanglonghu.

  2. 2

    Hechuan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km north-west of Nanchuan3 hr 50 min round trip
  3. 3

    Beibei, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car99 km north-west of Nanchuan3 hr 10 min round trip
  4. 4

    Bachuan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car128 km north-west of Nanchuan4 hr round trip
  5. 5

    Gunan, China

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car47 km west of Nanchuan1 hr 50 min round trip
  6. 6

    Jijiang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car84 km west of Nanchuan2 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Yongchuan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km west of Nanchuan3 hr 40 min round trip
  8. 8

    Guixi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km north of Nanchuan4 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    Lizhi, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km north-east of Nanchuan2 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Nanjin, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km north-west of Nanchuan3 hr 50 min round trip
  11. 11

    Hejiang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km west of Nanchuan4 hr round trip
  12. 12

    Shenglilu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km west of Nanchuan3 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Nanchuan to Chongqing

A realistic pace for Chongqing, 70 km from Nanchuan. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Nanchuan
  2. 09:50Arrive in Chongqing (1 hr 20 min drive)
  3. 10:05凯旋路电梯
  4. 12:05Lunch
  5. 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Chongqing
  6. 15:50Head back to Nanchuan
  7. 17:10Home in Nanchuan

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Nanchuan?
The best day trips from Nanchuan are Chongqing, Hechuan, Beibei, Bachuan, Gunan. The closest is Gunan, about 55 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Nanchuan?
Gunan is the closest, 47 km west of Nanchuan, roughly 55 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Nanchuan?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Nanchuan: Gunan (55 min).
What is the biggest city near Nanchuan for a day out?
Chongqing is the largest city in day-trip range, 70 km north-west of Nanchuan and about 1 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Nanchuan?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Guixi at 133 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.

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