Cities Near Ordos
Cities near Ordos, China: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Dongsheng, Baotou, Salaqi. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Ordos, China is Dongsheng, about 18 mi (29 km) away — roughly 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dongsheng | 18 mi / 29 km | 34 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Baotou | 68 mi / 110 km | 2 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Salaqi | 75 mi / 121 km | 1 hr 45 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Shiguai | 80 mi / 129 km | 1 hr 52 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Yulinshi | 91 mi / 146 km | 2 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Hohhot | 129 mi / 208 km | 3 hr | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Bayan Nur | 149 mi / 239 km | 3 hr 27 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Wuhai | 158 mi / 254 km | 3 hr 40 min | 47 min | Weekend getaway |
| Shizuishan | 163 mi / 262 km | 3 hr 47 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
| Wuda | 164 mi / 263 km | 3 hr 48 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Ordos
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Dongsheng, Baotou, Salaqi, Shiguai, Yulinshi. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Ordos
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Hohhot, Bayan Nur, Wuhai, Shizuishan, Wuda. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
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 Ordos include Dongsheng, Baotou, Salaqi, Shiguai, Yulinshi. The closest is Dongsheng, about 18 miles (29 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.