Day trip from Datong to Xinzhou
Xinzhou lies 193 km (120 mi) south of Datong, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 193 km (120 mi) apart, Xinzhou is a realistic day trip from Datong: about 3 h 9 min each way by road.
| Datong | Xinzhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 3.1 million | 544,683 |
| Elevation | 1,054 m (3,458 ft) | 794 m (2,605 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 037000 | 034000 |
What to see in Xinzhou
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Mount Wutai.
Where to book tours and tickets in Xinzhou
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Staying in Xinzhou
Our booking partner lists 10 places to stay in Xinzhou. Of the 8 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (5). Guests have left 2 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Xinzhou
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Common questions
How far is Xinzhou from Datong?
193 km (120 mi) in a straight line, south of Datong; by road roughly 236 km (147 mi).
How long does it take to get from Datong to Xinzhou 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 Datong and Xinzhou?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Xinzhou?
Our booking partner lists 10 places to stay in Xinzhou, 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 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.