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The 14 Best Day Trips from Nanjin

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 Nanjin, China, led by Chongqing, Nanchong, Neijiang. The closest is Beibei, about 35 min by car, and 3 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Nanjin at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Chongqing55 km SE1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Nanchong92 km N1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Neijiang124 km W1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Luzhou146 km SW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Guang’an65 km NE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Suining88 km NW1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Banan72 km S1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Beibei24 km SE35 minHalf-day trip
Zitong47 km NW55 minHalf-day trip
Bachuan26 km SW40 minHalf-day trip
Gunan113 km S1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Nanchuan123 km SE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Jijiang77 km S1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Yongchuan79 km SW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Nanjin

  1. 1

    Chongqing, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car55 km south-east of Nanjin2 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for 凯旋路电梯.

  2. 2

    Nanchong, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km north of Nanjin2 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for 万卷楼.

    Also nearby: Gaoping.

  3. 3

    Neijiang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km west of Nanjin3 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for 内江三元塔.

  4. 4

    Luzhou, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km south-west of Nanjin4 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 报恩塔.

  5. 5

    Guang’an, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car65 km north-east of Nanjin2 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 少数民族特色街区.

  6. 6

    Suining, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car88 km north-west of Nanjin2 hr 50 min round trip
  7. 7

    Banan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km south of Nanjin2 hr 50 min round trip
  8. 8

    Beibei, China

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km south-east of Nanjin1 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    Zitong, China

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car47 km north-west of Nanjin1 hr 50 min round trip
  10. 10

    Bachuan, China

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km south-west of Nanjin1 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Gunan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car113 km south of Nanjin3 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Nanchuan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km south-east of Nanjin3 hr 50 min round trip
  13. 13

    Jijiang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car77 km south of Nanjin3 hr round trip
  14. 14

    Yongchuan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car79 km south-west of Nanjin3 hr round trip

A sample day trip: Nanjin to Chongqing

A realistic pace for Chongqing, 55 km from Nanjin. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Nanjin
  2. 09:35Arrive in Chongqing (1 hr 5 min drive)
  3. 09:50凯旋路电梯
  4. 11:50Lunch
  5. 13:05Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Chongqing
  6. 15:35Head back to Nanjin
  7. 16:40Home in Nanjin

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Nanjin?
The best day trips from Nanjin are Chongqing, Nanchong, Neijiang, Luzhou, Guang’an. The closest is Beibei, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Nanjin?
Beibei is the closest, 24 km south-east of Nanjin, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Nanjin?
3 places are within about an hour's drive of Nanjin: Beibei (35 min), Bachuan (40 min), Zitong (55 min).
What is the biggest city near Nanjin for a day out?
Chongqing is the largest city in day-trip range, 55 km south-east of Nanjin and about 1 hr 5 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Nanjin?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Luzhou at 146 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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