The 14 Best Day Trips from Nanjin

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 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.

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 Nanjin

  1. 1

    Chongqing, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car55 km south-east of Nanjin

    Known for 凯旋路电梯.

  2. 2

    Nanchong, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km north of Nanjin

    Known for 万卷楼.

  3. 3

    Neijiang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km west of Nanjin

    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 Nanjin

    Known for 报恩塔.

  5. 5

    Guang’an, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car65 km north-east of Nanjin

    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 Nanjin
  7. 7

    Banan, China

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

    Beibei, China

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km south-east of Nanjin
  9. 9

    Zitong, China

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car47 km north-west of Nanjin
  10. 10

    Bachuan, China

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km south-west of Nanjin
  11. 11

    Gunan, China

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

    Nanchuan, China

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

    Jijiang, China

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

    Yongchuan, China

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

A sample day: Nanjin to Chongqing

  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.
Where can I go for a weekend from Nanjin?
For a weekend away from Nanjin, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Luzhou (146 km, 2 hr 15 min), Neijiang (124 km, 1 hr 55 min), Nanchuan (123 km, 1 hr 55 min), Gunan (113 km, 1 hr 45 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
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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