Day trip from Yantai to Rizhao
Rizhao lies 286 km (178 mi) south-west of Yantai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 286 km (178 mi) apart, Rizhao is a realistic day trip from Yantai: about 4 h 39 min each way by road.
| Yantai | Rizhao | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 7.1 million | 661,943 |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Postal codes | 264000 | 276800 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Rizhao
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Staying in Rizhao
Our booking partner lists 44 places to stay in Rizhao. Of the 35 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (16), and 3 are five-star. Guests have left 79 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Rizhao
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Common questions
How far is Rizhao from Yantai?
286 km (178 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Yantai; by road roughly 349 km (217 mi).
How long does it take to get from Yantai to Rizhao by road?
About 4 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Yantai and Rizhao?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
Where can I stay in Rizhao?
Our booking partner lists 44 places to stay in Rizhao, 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.