Day trip from Tongchuan to Tianshui
Tianshui lies 295 km (183 mi) west of Tongchuan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 295 km (183 mi) apart, Tianshui is a realistic day trip from Tongchuan: about 4 h 48 min each way by road.
| Tongchuan | Tianshui | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 417,740 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 711 m (2,333 ft) | 1,153 m (3,783 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 727000 | 741000 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Tianshui
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Staying in Tianshui
Our booking partner lists 17 places to stay in Tianshui. Of the 12 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (7). Guests have left 9 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Tianshui
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Common questions
How far is Tianshui from Tongchuan?
295 km (183 mi) in a straight line, west of Tongchuan; by road roughly 360 km (224 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tongchuan to Tianshui by road?
About 4 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tongchuan and Tianshui?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Tianshui?
Our booking partner lists 17 places to stay in Tianshui, 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.