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Voykit pocket guide · China
Baoji
宝鸡
Spend 1–2 days in Baoji for Taoist sites and mountain scenery; arrive by 50‑min high‑speed train from Xi'an and stay near the railway station.
Baoji is a cultural hub in western Shaanxi, known for Taoist heritage, bronze museums and access to Mount Taibai. A short stay lets you see the main temples and take a day trip to the national park, using the high‑speed rail link from Xi'an (≈50 min).
- Country
- China
- Local name
- 宝鸡
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Jan–Feb (cold, possible snow)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- CNY
- Money
- Alipay and WeChat Pay accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex cards; single payments over ¥200 carry a fee of about 3% on a foreign card (smaller ones are free), and per-payment and yearly caps apply — check the app. Keep a second way to pay.
- Daily spend
- Budget ¥250–¥350 excl. bed · Mid ¥400–¥600 excl. bed · High ¥600+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- A roaming eSIM from outside China routes traffic through its home network, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN — the simplest setup.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire 119 · Ambulance 120
- Plugs
- Types A, C, I · 220 V · 50 Hz · Many sockets take flat two-pin (A), round two-pin (C) and angled three-pin (I) plugs; UK plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: No tip; upmarket hotels add 10–15% service.; Taxis and DiDi: No tip.; Tour guides and drivers: Expected on organised tours: about ¥100–200 a day for a guide, ¥50–100 for a driver.; Hotel porters: Not expected; ¥10–20 in luxury hotels.
- Water
- Not for drinking from the tap; bottled water ¥2–5, and kettles and free bottles in hotel rooms. Restaurants serve hot water or tea.
- Toilets
- Public toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls. Carry tissues — many have no paper.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | ¥15–¥30 |
| Noodle soup (lamian, ramen) | ¥15–¥25 |
| Beer (draft in bar) | ¥12–¥20 |
| 5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxi | ¥30–¥35 |
| City bus ride | ¥1–¥3 |
| Museum entry (Bronze Museum) | Free |
| Jintai Taoist Temple entry | ¥10 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- XIY · Xi'an Xianyang International Airport
- Nearest major airport; 2 h bus to Baoji (¥62).
Typical fares
- Xi'an Xianyang → Baoji high‑speed train
- about ¥50, 50 min (check)
- City bus (regular)
- ¥1–¥3 per ride (check)
- Taxi start
- ¥7 for first 2.5 km (1.6 mi), then ¥1.7 per km¥7 for first 1.6 mi (2.5 km), then ¥1.7 per km
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
City buses ¥1–¥3 (regular ¥1, air‑conditioned ¥2, special routes ¥2.5‑¥3). Taxis start ¥7 for 2.5 km (1.6 mi), then ¥1.7 per km. Grab app works in the city.City buses ¥1–¥3 (regular ¥1, air‑conditioned ¥2, special routes ¥2.5‑¥3). Taxis start ¥7 for 1.6 mi (2.5 km), then ¥1.7 per km. Grab app works in the city.
See and do
Known for
- Birthplace of Taoism
- Mount Taibai National Forest Park
- Baoji Bronze Museum
- Xifeng Liquor
- Famen Temple
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mount Taibai National Forest Park | Long‑distance bus from Baoji Bus Station to Mei County, then local bus 203/204 to visitor centre | ≈2 h each way |
| Famen Temple (Fufeng County) | Direct bus from Baoji Bus Station; 1 h ride | ≈1.5 h total |
Sleep
- Jialong International Hotel
- Near Baoji Railway Station; doubles ¥198, breakfast not included.
- Dongling Crowne Plaza Hotel
- Jintai District; doubles ¥460, modern amenities.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | 对不起duìbuqǐ |
| Thank you | 谢谢xièxiè |
| How much is it? | 多少钱？duōshǎo qián? |
| Where is the bathroom? | 洗手间在哪里？xǐshǒujiān zài nǎlǐ? |
| Can I pay by card? | 可以刷卡吗？kěyǐ shuākǎ ma? |
| Help! | 救命！jiùmìng! |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and a nod; use surnames with a title; avoid: Hugs and cheek kisses
- Face: Disagree privately and indirectly; avoid: Correcting or embarrassing someone in front of others
- Gifts: Give with two hands; expect the gift to be refused once or twice and opened later; avoid: Clocks, umbrellas, white flowers, sets of four
- Business cards: Present and receive with both hands, read it, keep it on the table; avoid: Writing on it or pocketing it at once
- Queues and crowds: Hold your ground politely in scrums at buses and lifts; avoid: Taking pushing personally
- Temples: Walk clockwise around Tibetan stupas and prayer wheels; remove hats; avoid: Touching statues or photographing where signs forbid
- Politics: Listen; follow your host's lead; avoid: Raising Tibet, Taiwan, Xinjiang, 1989 or the party leadership
- Numbers and colour: Red and 8 are lucky; red envelopes carry money gifts; avoid: Writing names in red; the number 4
Scams and watch-outs
- Bus routes can be confusing; ask locals or use a map app.
- Taxi meters may be off‑track; confirm fare before starting.
- Some museums require a WeChat appointment; check ahead.
Baoji is generally safe; petty theft is rare. Keep an eye on belongings on crowded buses and verify taxi meters.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Baoji yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Birthplace of Taoism
- Mount Taibai National Forest Park
- Baoji Bronze Museum
- Xifeng Liquor
- Famen Temple
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Baoji, revision 5205128 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5205128
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/baoji). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.