Day trip from Lanzhou to Tongren
Tongren lies 175 km (109 mi) west of Lanzhou, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 175 km (109 mi) apart, Tongren is a realistic day trip from Lanzhou: about 2 h 51 min each way by road.
| Lanzhou | Tongren | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 4.4 million | 103,700 |
| Elevation | 1,521 m (4,990 ft) | 2,506 m (8,222 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Tongren
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Staying in Tongren
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Common questions
How far is Tongren from Lanzhou?
175 km (109 mi) in a straight line, west of Lanzhou; by road roughly 214 km (133 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lanzhou to Tongren by road?
About 2 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lanzhou and Tongren?
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.