Day trip from Taiyuan to Changzhi
Changzhi lies 194 km (120 mi) south of Taiyuan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 194 km (120 mi) apart, Changzhi is a realistic day trip from Taiyuan: about 3 h 9 min each way by road.
| Taiyuan | Changzhi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 5.3 million | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 795 m (2,608 ft) | 937 m (3,074 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 030000 | 046000 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Changzhi
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Staying in Changzhi
Our booking partner lists 18 places to stay in Changzhi. Of the 13 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (9). Guests have left 3 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Changzhi
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Common questions
How far is Changzhi from Taiyuan?
194 km (120 mi) in a straight line, south of Taiyuan; by road roughly 236 km (147 mi).
How long does it take to get from Taiyuan to Changzhi by road?
About 3 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Taiyuan and Changzhi?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Changzhi?
Our booking partner lists 18 places to stay in Changzhi, 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.