Day trip from Lanzhou to Pingliang
Pingliang lies 263 km (163 mi) east of Lanzhou, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 263 km (163 mi) apart, Pingliang is a realistic day trip from Lanzhou: about 4 h 17 min each way by road.
| Lanzhou | Pingliang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 4.4 million | 504,848 |
| Elevation | 1,521 m (4,990 ft) | 1,354 m (4,442 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 730000 | 744000 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Pingliang
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Staying in Pingliang
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Pingliang. Of the 4 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (2).
Book a hotel in Pingliang
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Common questions
How far is Pingliang from Lanzhou?
263 km (163 mi) in a straight line, east of Lanzhou; by road roughly 321 km (199 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lanzhou to Pingliang by road?
About 4 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lanzhou and Pingliang?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Pingliang?
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Pingliang, 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.