Day trip from Lanzhou to Wuwei
Wuwei lies 234 km (145 mi) north-west of Lanzhou, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 234 km (145 mi) apart, Wuwei is a realistic day trip from Lanzhou: about 3 h 48 min each way by road.
| Lanzhou | Wuwei | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 4.4 million | 1 million |
| Elevation | 1,521 m (4,990 ft) | 1,542 m (5,059 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 730000 | 733000 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Wuwei
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Staying in Wuwei
Our booking partner lists 6 places to stay in Wuwei. Of the 5 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (5). Guests have left 4 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Wuwei
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Common questions
How far is Wuwei from Lanzhou?
234 km (145 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Lanzhou; by road roughly 285 km (177 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lanzhou to Wuwei by road?
About 3 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lanzhou and Wuwei?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Wuwei?
Our booking partner lists 6 places to stay in Wuwei, 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.