Day trip from Shanghai to Baoshan
Baoshan lies 21 km (13 mi) north of Shanghai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 21 km (13 mi) apart, Baoshan is a realistic day trip from Shanghai: about 20 min each way by road.
| Shanghai | Baoshan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 24.9 million | 2.3 million |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 678000 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Baoshan
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Staying in Baoshan
Our booking partner lists 40 places to stay in Baoshan. Of the 38 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (24), and 3 are five-star. Guests have left 168 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Baoshan
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Common questions
How far is Baoshan from Shanghai?
21 km (13 mi) in a straight line, north of Shanghai; by road roughly 26 km (16 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Baoshan by road?
About 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shanghai and Baoshan?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Baoshan?
Our booking partner lists 40 places to stay in Baoshan, 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.