10 Cities Near Qingdao + Drive Times
The 10 closest cities to Qingdao, China, ranked by distance — with drive time, flight time and day-trip vs weekend-getaway picks, including Jimo, Jiaozhou, Yinzhu.
The closest notable city to Qingdao, China is Jimo, about 23 mi (37 km) away — roughly 44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimo | 23 mi / 37 km | 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Jiaozhou | 26 mi / 42 km | 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Yinzhu | 26 mi / 42 km | 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Zhu Cheng City | 55 mi / 88 km | 1 hr 38 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Pingdu | 55 mi / 89 km | 1 hr 39 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Laixi | 55 mi / 89 km | 1 hr 39 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Dongcun | 66 mi / 105 km | 1 hr 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Rizhao | 68 mi / 110 km | 2 hr 2 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Anqiu | 71 mi / 114 km | 2 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Laizhou | 81 mi / 130 km | 1 hr 53 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Qingdao
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Jimo, Jiaozhou, Yinzhu, Zhu Cheng City, Pingdu. 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 Qingdao include Jimo, Jiaozhou, Yinzhu, Zhu Cheng City, Pingdu. The closest is Jimo, about 23 miles (37 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.