Day trip from Taicang to Hangzhou
Hangzhou lies 156 km (97 mi) south-west of Taicang, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 156 km (97 mi) apart, Hangzhou is a realistic day trip from Taicang: about 2 h 32 min each way by road.
| Taicang | Hangzhou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 831,113 | 11.9 million |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 215400 | 310000 |
What to see in Hangzhou
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Liangzhu site.
Where to book tours and tickets in Hangzhou
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Staying in Hangzhou
Our booking partner lists 709 places to stay in Hangzhou. Of the 684 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (263), and 79 are five-star. Across 58 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.9 out of 10. Guests have left 13,306 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Hangzhou
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Common questions
How far is Hangzhou from Taicang?
156 km (97 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Taicang; by road roughly 191 km (118 mi).
How long does it take to get from Taicang to Hangzhou by road?
About 2 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Taicang and Hangzhou?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Hangzhou?
Our booking partner lists 709 places to stay in Hangzhou, 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.