Zhaoqing: how to get there and around
Airports, stations, ports, where the hotels are and what the numbers say, from public data rather than a brochure.
Zhaoqing is a city of 1.6 million people in China (Guangdong), 16 m (52 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), 94 km (58 mi) from the centre. It has 3 railway stations on record, including Dawang Railway Station. Our booking partner lists 22 places to stay.
Key facts
Daylight in Zhaoqing runs from about 10 h 46 min a day in late December to 13 h 36 min in late June (computed for 23.05° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
Zhaoqing is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), 94 km (58 mi) from the centre, whose 12,467-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO, 63 km).
Flights to Zhaoqing: every airport, routes and times
By rail: stations on record include Dawang Railway Station, Shuikeng Railway Station, Huaiji Railway Station. Trains to Zhaoqing
Buses to Zhaoqing · Driving and car hire
Where to stay
Our booking partner lists 22 places to stay in Zhaoqing. Of the 19 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (8), and 2 are five-star. Guests have left 111 reviews in total.
Hotels in Zhaoqing: the full picture, and book
Nearby cities, and how to get between them
- Guangzhou, 81 km — trains · buses · car rental · tours
- Shenzhen, 174 km — flights · trains · buses · car rental · tours
- Dongguan, 132 km — trains · buses · car rental · tours
- Foshan, 69 km — trains · buses · car rental · tours
- Hong Kong, 196 km (Hong Kong) — flights
- Bao'an, 156 km — tours
- Zhongshan, 111 km — trains · tours
- Huizhou, 200 km
- Yunfu, 45 km — trains · buses · car rental · tours
- Zhuhai, 142 km
Twin towns and sister cities: Coon Rapids, Bolton, Dmitrov Municipal Okrug.
Common questions
Which airport serves Zhaoqing?
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), 94 km (58 mi) from the centre, plus 1 other airport with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How big is Zhaoqing?
About 1.6 million people live in Zhaoqing, across 14,891 km² (GeoNames and Wikidata).
What time zone is Zhaoqing in?
Asia/Shanghai, currently UTC+8.
What currency is used in Zhaoqing?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY). Traffic drives on the right.
How many hotels are there in Zhaoqing?
Our booking partner lists 22 places to stay in Zhaoqing, bookable on this site.
Which cities are near Zhaoqing?
Guangzhou (81 km), Shenzhen (174 km), Dongguan (132 km), Foshan (69 km), Hong Kong (196 km).
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.