Driving from Shanghai to Zhangjiakou
Zhangjiakou lies 1,216 km (756 mi) north-west of Shanghai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 18 h 33 min without stops, over roughly 1,484 km (922 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Shanghai | Zhangjiakou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 24.9 million | 692,602 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 744 m (2,441 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 075000 |
Where to book car hire from Shanghai to 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 Shanghai?
1,216 km (756 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shanghai; by road roughly 1,484 km (922 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Zhangjiakou by car?
About 18 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shanghai 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.