Day trip from Shanghai to Taicang
Taicang lies 43 km (27 mi) north-west of Shanghai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 43 km (27 mi) apart, Taicang is a realistic day trip from Shanghai: about 42 min each way by road.
| Shanghai | Taicang | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 24.9 million | 831,113 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 200000 | 215400 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Taicang
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Staying in Taicang
Our booking partner lists 18 places to stay in Taicang. Of the 16 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (6), and 4 are five-star. Guests have left 148 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Taicang
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Common questions
How far is Taicang from Shanghai?
43 km (27 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Shanghai; by road roughly 52 km (32 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shanghai to Taicang by road?
About 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shanghai and Taicang?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Taicang?
Our booking partner lists 18 places to stay in Taicang, 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.