Day trip from Tongzhou to Datong
Datong lies 288 km (179 mi) west of Tongzhou, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 288 km (179 mi) apart, Datong is a realistic day trip from Tongzhou: about 4 h 41 min each way by road.
| Tongzhou | Datong | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 163,326 | 3.1 million |
| Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) | 1,054 m (3,458 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
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 Tongzhou?
288 km (179 mi) in a straight line, west of Tongzhou; by road roughly 351 km (218 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tongzhou to Datong by road?
About 4 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tongzhou 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.