10 Cities Near Chengdu + Drive Times
The 10 closest cities to Chengdu, China, ranked by distance — with drive time, flight time and day-trip vs weekend-getaway picks, including Leshan, Dujiangyan, Meishan.
The closest notable city to Chengdu, China is Leshan, about 78 mi (126 km) away — roughly 1 hr 49 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeshanThe colossal Giant Buddha | 78 mi / 126 km | 1 hr 49 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| DujiangyanAn ancient irrigation marvel | 34 mi / 55 km | 1 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| MeishanThe poet Su Dongpo's home | 43 mi / 69 km | 1 hr 17 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| DeyangA vast Confucian temple | 37 mi / 60 km | 1 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| MianyangRiverside parks and tech | 66 mi / 107 km | 1 hr 59 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Linqiong | 40 mi / 64 km | 1 hr 12 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Yanjiang | 51 mi / 82 km | 1 hr 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Tongchuan | 67 mi / 108 km | 2 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Chonglong | 77 mi / 124 km | 1 hr 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Jiangyou | 85 mi / 137 km | 1 hr 59 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Chengdu
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Leshan, Dujiangyan, Meishan, Deyang, Mianyang. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Chengdu include Leshan, Dujiangyan, Meishan, Deyang, Mianyang. The closest is Leshan, about 78 miles (126 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.