Day trip from Taiyuan to Datong
Datong lies 255 km (159 mi) north of Taiyuan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 255 km (159 mi) apart, Datong is a realistic day trip from Taiyuan: about 4 h 9 min each way by road.
| Taiyuan | Datong | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 5.3 million | 3.1 million |
| Elevation | 795 m (2,608 ft) | 1,054 m (3,458 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 030000 | 037000 |
What to see in Datong
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Yungang Grottoes.
Where to book tours and tickets in Datong
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Staying in Datong
Our booking partner lists 29 places to stay in Datong. Of the 26 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (10), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 1,284 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Datong
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Common questions
How far is Datong from Taiyuan?
255 km (159 mi) in a straight line, north of Taiyuan; by road roughly 311 km (194 mi).
How long does it take to get from Taiyuan to Datong by road?
About 4 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Taiyuan and Datong?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Datong?
Our booking partner lists 29 places to stay in Datong, 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.