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Cities Near Taiyuan

Cities near Taiyuan, China: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Xinzhou, Yangquan, Yuanping. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Taiyuan, China is Xinzhou, about 38 mi (62 km) away — roughly 1 hr 9 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.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Xinzhou38 mi / 62 km1 hr 9 minDrive/railDay trip
Yangquan55 mi / 88 km1 hr 38 minDrive/railDay trip
Yuanping59 mi / 96 km1 hr 47 minDrive/railDay trip
Jiexiu68 mi / 110 km2 hr 3 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Tianchang80 mi / 128 km1 hr 51 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Shijiazhuang105 mi / 169 km2 hr 27 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Xinzhi106 mi / 170 km2 hr 28 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Xingtai120 mi / 193 km2 hr 47 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Hecun126 mi / 202 km2 hr 55 minDrive/railWeekend getaway
Linfen136 mi / 219 km3 hr 9 minDrive/railWeekend getaway

Day trips from Taiyuan

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Xinzhou, Yangquan, Yuanping, Jiexiu, Tianchang. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Weekend getaways from Taiyuan

Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Shijiazhuang, Xinzhi, Xingtai, Hecun, Linfen. 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 Taiyuan include Xinzhou, Yangquan, Yuanping, Jiexiu, Tianchang. The closest is Xinzhou, about 38 miles (62 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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