Day trip from Gejiu to Yuxi
Yuxi lies 127 km (79 mi) north-west of Gejiu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 127 km (79 mi) apart, Yuxi is a realistic day trip from Gejiu: about 2 h 4 min each way by road.
| Gejiu | Yuxi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 136,135 | 103,829 |
| Elevation | 1,708 m (5,604 ft) | 1,638 m (5,374 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 661400 | 653100 |
What to see in Yuxi
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Chengjiang Fossil Site.
Where to book tours and tickets in Yuxi
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Staying in Yuxi
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Common questions
How far is Yuxi from Gejiu?
127 km (79 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Gejiu; by road roughly 155 km (96 mi).
How long does it take to get from Gejiu to Yuxi by road?
About 2 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Gejiu and Yuxi?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.