10 Cities Near Beijing + Drive Times
The 10 closest cities to Beijing, China, ranked by distance — with drive time, flight time and day-trip vs weekend-getaway picks, including Tianjin, Langfang, Baoding.
The closest notable city to Beijing, China is Tianjin, about 67 mi (108 km) away — roughly 2 hr 1 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TianjinEuropean concessions and riverside | 67 mi / 108 km | 2 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| LangfangMidway stop toward Tianjin | 32 mi / 51 km | 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| BaodingA historic governor's city | 88 mi / 141 km | 2 hr 2 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| TangshanModern, rebuilt industrial city | 97 mi / 156 km | 2 hr 15 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Changping | 23 mi / 37 km | 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Fangshan | 26 mi / 42 km | 51 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Renqiu | 85 mi / 137 km | 1 hr 59 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Zhangjiakou Shi Xuanhua Qu | 86 mi / 139 km | 2 hr | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Hangu | 87 mi / 140 km | 2 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Tanggu | 91 mi / 146 km | 2 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Beijing
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Tianjin, Langfang, Baoding, Tangshan, Changping. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Beijing include Tianjin, Langfang, Baoding, Tangshan, Changping. The closest is Tianjin, about 67 miles (108 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.