Day trip from Shijiazhuang to Datong
Datong lies 250 km (155 mi) north-west of Shijiazhuang, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 250 km (155 mi) apart, Datong is a realistic day trip from Shijiazhuang: about 4 h 4 min each way by road.
| Shijiazhuang | Datong | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 5.8 million | 3.1 million |
| Elevation | 77 m (253 ft) | 1,054 m (3,458 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 050000 | 037000 |
What to see in Datong
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Yungang Grottoes.
Where to book tours and tickets in Datong
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Staying in Datong
Our booking partner lists 29 places to stay in Datong. Of the 26 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (10), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 1,284 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Datong
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Common questions
How far is Datong from Shijiazhuang?
250 km (155 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shijiazhuang; by road roughly 305 km (190 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shijiazhuang to Datong by road?
About 4 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shijiazhuang and Datong?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Datong?
Our booking partner lists 29 places to stay in Datong, 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.