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The 15 Best Day Trips from Zigong

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

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There are 15 good day trips from Zigong, China, led by Neijiang, Luzhou, Ziyang. The closest is Neijiang, about 45 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 Zigong at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Neijiang39 km NE45 minHalf-day trip
Luzhou81 km SE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Ziyang88 km N1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Yibin66 km S1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Leshan101 km W1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Zitong138 km NE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Bachuan135 km NE2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Jijiang143 km E2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Yongchuan108 km E1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Hejiang118 km SE1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Shenglilu107 km E1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Fuji62 km E1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Longshui99 km E1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Xunchang99 km S1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Xuyong145 km SE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight

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

The best day trips from Zigong

  1. 1

    Neijiang, China

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km north-east of Zigong1 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 内江三元塔.

  2. 2

    Luzhou, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car81 km south-east of Zigong2 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 报恩塔.

  3. 3

    Ziyang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car88 km north of Zigong2 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for 资阳方特国色春秋.

  4. 4

    Yibin, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car66 km south of Zigong2 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 三江一览楼.

  5. 5

    Leshan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car101 km west of Zigong3 hr 10 min round trip
  6. 6

    Zitong, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car138 km north-east of Zigong4 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Bachuan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km north-east of Zigong4 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Jijiang, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km east of Zigong4 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Yongchuan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km east of Zigong3 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Hejiang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car118 km south-east of Zigong3 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Shenglilu, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km east of Zigong3 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Fuji, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km east of Zigong2 hr 20 min round trip
  13. 13

    Longshui, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car99 km east of Zigong3 hr 10 min round trip
  14. 14

    Xunchang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car99 km south of Zigong3 hr 10 min round trip
  15. 15

    Xuyong, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km south-east of Zigong4 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Zigong to Neijiang

A realistic pace for Neijiang, 39 km from Zigong. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Zigong
  2. 09:15Arrive in Neijiang (45 min drive)
  3. 09:30内江三元塔
  4. 11:30Lunch
  5. 12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Neijiang
  6. 15:15Head back to Zigong
  7. 16:00Home in Zigong

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Zigong?
The best day trips from Zigong are Neijiang, Luzhou, Ziyang, Yibin, Leshan. The closest is Neijiang, about 45 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Zigong?
Neijiang is the closest, 39 km north-east of Zigong, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Zigong?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Zigong: Neijiang (45 min).
How far is too far for a day trip from Zigong?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Xuyong at 145 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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