Day trip from Zhangjiajie to Jishou
Jishou lies 116 km (72 mi) south-west of Zhangjiajie, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 116 km (72 mi) apart, Jishou is a realistic day trip from Zhangjiajie: about 1 h 53 min each way by road.
| Zhangjiajie | Jishou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | China |
| Population | 441,804 | 102,332 |
| Elevation | 174 m (571 ft) | 201 m (659 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
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Staying in Jishou
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Common questions
How far is Jishou from Zhangjiajie?
116 km (72 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Zhangjiajie; by road roughly 141 km (88 mi).
How long does it take to get from Zhangjiajie to Jishou by road?
About 1 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Zhangjiajie and Jishou?
No, both are on Asia/Shanghai at the moment.
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.