Day trip from Qingdao to Rizhao
Rizhao lies 106 km (66 mi) south-west of Qingdao, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 106 km (66 mi) apart, Rizhao is a realistic day trip from Qingdao: about 1 h 43 min each way by road.
| Qingdao | Rizhao | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 7.2 million | 661,943 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 266000 | 276800 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Rizhao
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Staying in Rizhao
Our booking partner lists 44 places to stay in Rizhao. Of the 35 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (16), and 3 are five-star. Guests have left 79 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Rizhao
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Common questions
How far is Rizhao from Qingdao?
106 km (66 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Qingdao; by road roughly 129 km (80 mi).
How long does it take to get from Qingdao to Rizhao by road?
About 1 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Qingdao and Rizhao?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Rizhao?
Our booking partner lists 44 places to stay in Rizhao, 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.