The 5 Best Day Trips from Ya'an
How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.
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There are 5 good day trips from Ya'an, China, led by Chengdu, Leshan, Kangding. The closest is Linqiong, about 1 hr 15 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Built from 5 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.
Day trips from Ya'an
- 1
Chengdu, China
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car127 km north-east of Ya'anKnown for 川军抗日阵亡将士纪念碑.
- 2
Leshan, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car88 km south-east of Ya'an - 3
Kangding, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car100 km west of Ya'an - 4
Tianpeng, China
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car143 km north-east of Ya'an - 5
Linqiong, China
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car65 km north-east of Ya'an
A sample day: Ya'an to Chengdu
- 07:30Leave Ya'an
- 09:30Arrive in Chengdu (2 hr drive)
- 09:45川军抗日阵亡将士纪念碑
- 11:45Lunch
- 13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Chengdu
- 15:30Head back to Ya'an
- 17:30Home in Ya'an
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Ya'an?
- The best day trips from Ya'an are Chengdu, Leshan, Kangding, Tianpeng, Linqiong. The closest is Linqiong, about 1 hr 15 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Ya'an?
- Linqiong is the closest, 65 km north-east of Ya'an, roughly 1 hr 15 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
- What is the biggest city near Ya'an for a day out?
- Chengdu is the largest city in day-trip range, 127 km north-east of Ya'an and about 2 hr by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- Where can I go for a weekend from Ya'an?
- For a weekend away from Ya'an, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Tianpeng (143 km, 2 hr 15 min), Chengdu (127 km, 2 hr), Kangding (100 km, 1 hr 35 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Ya'an?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Tianpeng at 143 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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