Day trip from Hangzhou to Taicang
Taicang lies 156 km (97 mi) north-east of Hangzhou, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 156 km (97 mi) apart, Taicang is a realistic day trip from Hangzhou: about 2 h 32 min each way by road.
| Hangzhou | Taicang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 11.9 million | 831,113 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 310000 | 215400 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Taicang
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Staying in Taicang
Our booking partner lists 18 places to stay in Taicang. Of the 16 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (6), and 4 are five-star. Guests have left 148 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Taicang
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Common questions
How far is Taicang from Hangzhou?
156 km (97 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Hangzhou; by road roughly 191 km (118 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hangzhou to Taicang by road?
About 2 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hangzhou and Taicang?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Taicang?
Our booking partner lists 18 places to stay in Taicang, 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.