Day trip from Datong to Tongzhou
Tongzhou lies 288 km (179 mi) east of Datong, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 288 km (179 mi) apart, Tongzhou is a realistic day trip from Datong: about 4 h 41 min each way by road.
| Datong | Tongzhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 3.1 million | 163,326 |
| Elevation | 1,054 m (3,458 ft) | 33 m (108 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Tongzhou
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Staying in Tongzhou
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Common questions
How far is Tongzhou from Datong?
288 km (179 mi) in a straight line, east of Datong; by road roughly 351 km (218 mi).
How long does it take to get from Datong to Tongzhou by road?
About 4 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Datong and Tongzhou?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.