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The 14 Best Day Trips from Zitong

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 Zitong, China, led by Chongqing, Nanchong, Zigong. The closest is Bachuan, about 50 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 Zitong at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Chongqing98 km SE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Nanchong73 km N1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Zigong138 km SW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Neijiang99 km SW1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Luzhou148 km S2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Ziyang114 km W1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Guang’an84 km NE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Suining44 km NW50 minHalf-day trip
Banan112 km SE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Hechuan47 km SE55 minHalf-day trip
Beibei70 km SE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Bachuan42 km SE50 minHalf-day trip
Jijiang107 km S1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Yongchuan92 km S1 hr 25 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Zitong

  1. 1

    Chongqing, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km south-east of Zitong3 hr round trip

    Known for 凯旋路电梯.

  2. 2

    Nanchong, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car73 km north of Zitong2 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for 万卷楼.

    Also nearby: Gaoping.

  3. 3

    Zigong, China

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car138 km south-west of Zitong4 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for 桓侯宫.

  4. 4

    Neijiang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car99 km south-west of Zitong3 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for 内江三元塔.

  5. 5

    Luzhou, China

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km south of Zitong4 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for 报恩塔.

  6. 6

    Ziyang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km west of Zitong3 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for 资阳方特国色春秋.

  7. 7

    Guang’an, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car84 km north-east of Zitong2 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for 少数民族特色街区.

  8. 8

    Suining, China

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car44 km north-west of Zitong1 hr 40 min round trip
  9. 9

    Banan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km south-east of Zitong3 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Hechuan, China

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car47 km south-east of Zitong1 hr 50 min round trip
  11. 11

    Beibei, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car70 km south-east of Zitong2 hr 40 min round trip
  12. 12

    Bachuan, China

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car42 km south-east of Zitong1 hr 40 min round trip
  13. 13

    Jijiang, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km south of Zitong3 hr 20 min round trip
  14. 14

    Yongchuan, China

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km south of Zitong2 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Zitong to Chongqing

A realistic pace for Chongqing, 98 km from Zitong. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Zitong
  2. 10:00Arrive in Chongqing (1 hr 30 min drive)
  3. 10:15凯旋路电梯
  4. 12:15Lunch
  5. 13:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Chongqing
  6. 16:00Head back to Zitong
  7. 17:30Home in Zitong

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Zitong?
The best day trips from Zitong are Chongqing, Nanchong, Zigong, Neijiang, Luzhou. The closest is Bachuan, about 50 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Zitong?
Bachuan is the closest, 42 km south-east of Zitong, roughly 50 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Zitong?
3 places are within about an hour's drive of Zitong: Bachuan (50 min), Suining (50 min), Hechuan (55 min).
What is the biggest city near Zitong for a day out?
Chongqing is the largest city in day-trip range, 98 km south-east of Zitong and about 1 hr 30 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Zitong?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Luzhou at 148 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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