Day trip from Jiuquan to Zhangye
Zhangye lies 189 km (118 mi) south-east of Jiuquan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 189 km (118 mi) apart, Zhangye is a realistic day trip from Jiuquan: about 3 h 5 min each way by road.
| Jiuquan | Zhangye | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 428,346 | 507,433 |
| Elevation | 1,464 m (4,803 ft) | 1,481 m (4,859 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 735000 | 734000 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Zhangye
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Staying in Zhangye
Our booking partner lists 15 places to stay in Zhangye. Of the 14 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (8). Guests have left 189 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Zhangye
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Common questions
How far is Zhangye from Jiuquan?
189 km (118 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Jiuquan; by road roughly 231 km (143 mi).
How long does it take to get from Jiuquan to Zhangye by road?
About 3 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Jiuquan and Zhangye?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Zhangye?
Our booking partner lists 15 places to stay in Zhangye, 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.