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The 5 Best Day Trips from Ya'an

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

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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.

Day trips from Ya'an at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Chengdu	127 km NE	2 hr	Full-day trip
Leshan	88 km SE	1 hr 25 min	Full-day trip
Kangding	100 km W	1 hr 35 min	Full-day trip
Tianpeng	143 km NE	2 hr 15 min	Long day or overnight
Linqiong	65 km NE	1 hr 15 min	Full-day trip

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

The best day trips from Ya'an

1
Chengdu, China
Full-day trip
About 2 hr by car127 km north-east of Ya'an4 hr round trip
Known for 川军抗日阵亡将士纪念碑.
2
Leshan, China
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 25 min by car88 km south-east of Ya'an2 hr 50 min round trip
3
Kangding, China
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 35 min by car100 km west of Ya'an3 hr 10 min round trip
4
Tianpeng, China
Long day or overnight
About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km north-east of Ya'an4 hr 30 min round trip
5
Linqiong, China
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 15 min by car65 km north-east of Ya'an2 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Ya'an to Chengdu

A realistic pace for Chengdu, 127 km from Ya'an. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

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.
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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