Day trip from Shanghai to Yixing
Yixing lies 156 km (97 mi) west of Shanghai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 156 km (97 mi) apart, Yixing is a realistic day trip from Shanghai: about 2 h 33 min each way by road.
| Shanghai | Yixing | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 24.9 million | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 214200 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Yixing
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Staying in Yixing
Our booking partner lists 14 places to stay in Yixing. Of the 13 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (6), and 2 are five-star. Guests have left 4 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Yixing
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Common questions
How far is Yixing from Shanghai?
156 km (97 mi) in a straight line, west of Shanghai; by road roughly 191 km (119 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Yixing by road?
About 2 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shanghai and Yixing?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Yixing?
Our booking partner lists 14 places to stay in Yixing, 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.