Day trip from Taiyuan to Jincheng
Jincheng lies 264 km (164 mi) south of Taiyuan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 264 km (164 mi) apart, Jincheng is a realistic day trip from Taiyuan: about 4 h 18 min each way by road.
| Taiyuan | Jincheng | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 5.3 million | 476,945 |
| Elevation | 795 m (2,608 ft) | 711 m (2,333 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 030000 | 048000 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Jincheng
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Staying in Jincheng
Our booking partner lists 10 places to stay in Jincheng. Of the 9 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (4). Guests have left 5 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Jincheng
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Common questions
How far is Jincheng from Taiyuan?
264 km (164 mi) in a straight line, south of Taiyuan; by road roughly 322 km (200 mi).
How long does it take to get from Taiyuan to Jincheng by road?
About 4 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Taiyuan and Jincheng?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Jincheng?
Our booking partner lists 10 places to stay in Jincheng, 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.