Day trip from Beijing to Zhangjiakou
Zhangjiakou lies 162 km (101 mi) north-west of Beijing, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 162 km (101 mi) apart, Zhangjiakou is a realistic day trip from Beijing: about 2 h 38 min each way by road.
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| Beijing | Zhangjiakou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 19 million | 692,602 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 744 m (2,441 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 100000 | 075000 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Zhangjiakou
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Staying in Zhangjiakou
Our booking partner lists 59 places to stay in Zhangjiakou. Of the 52 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (27), and 3 are five-star. Guests have left 32 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Zhangjiakou from Beijing?
162 km (101 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Beijing; by road roughly 197 km (123 mi).
How long does it take to get from Beijing to Zhangjiakou by road?
About 2 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Beijing and Zhangjiakou?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Zhangjiakou?
Our booking partner lists 59 places to stay in Zhangjiakou, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.