Territory capital · China
Fengdu丰都
Spend a half‑day on the Ghost Town and Jade Cave; add a night if you want a lake visit or to avoid late‑night travel.
Fengdu is a small county on the Yangtze with a famous Ghost Town, a jade‑colored cave and a high‑altitude lake. A few hours cover the main sights; a night lets you see the lake and avoid the last‑train cutoff.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–Nov
- avoid Dec–Mar (cold, reduced boat service)
- Airport
- CKG
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- China ↗Most nationalities need a visa, a unilateral visa-free entry (the list and end dates change) or the transit exemption below. Confirm your route on the official sites before you buy a ticket.
- China ↗Transit stay without a visa: up to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of about 55 listed countries who pass through China to a third country or region, with a confirmed onward ticket and a stay inside the permitted area (Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei count as one area). It replaced the 144-hour rule in December 2024, which some older pages still quote. Use the transit lane at immigration, show the onward ticket, and check the current nationality list. Hong Kong and Macau count as separate regions; check whether your ticket qualifies.
- China ↗Foreign visitors must register their address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do it at check-in with your passport. Carry the original passport at all times: hotels, trains, museums, Tiananmen Square and police checks ask for it.
- China ↗Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you fly. QR payment is the default in shops, taxis and many stalls, and some places refuse cash or a foreign card. Carry cash as a backup.
- China ↗Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and many news sites are blocked. Use an eSIM with roaming (it routes through your home network) or install and test a VPN before you fly; VPN sites and app stores are hard to reach inside China, and only government-approved VPNs are officially permitted.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Fengdu110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Fengdu, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Alipay and WeChat Pay accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex cards; single payments over ¥200 (≈ US$30) carry a fee of about 3% on a foreign card (smaller ones…China-wide
- SIM or eSIMA roaming eSIM from outside China routes traffic through its home network, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN — the simplest setup.China-wide
- Tap waterNot for drinking from the tap; bottled water ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1), and kettles and free bottles in hotel rooms.China-wide
- TippingRestaurants: No tip; upmarket hotels add 10–15% service.China-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/I. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.China-wide
- SafetyFengdu is low‑risk; main concerns are traffic on narrow mountain roads and seasonal service cuts.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums and palaces close on Mondays; the Forbidden City too (outside holidays).China-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCKG Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (Bus or train to Fengdu takes about 1–2 h).
- Getting aroundCity buses (e.g., 201, 202, 204, 203) link the railway station, bus station and attractions; taxis are available but limited after 22:00.City buses (e.g., 201, 202, 204, 203) link the railway station, bus station and attractions; taxis are available but limited after 10:00 PM.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CKG Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (Bus or train to Fengdu takes about 1–2 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Apr–Nov. Avoid: Dec–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jan (15 rain days), driest Jun (12). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Fengdu: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
15 rd
Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
13 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
13 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
13 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
13 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
13 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
15 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
City buses (e.g., 201, 202, 204, 203) link the railway station, bus station and attractions; taxis are available but limited after 22:00.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Nantian Lake
goDoor to door: ≈3 h round trip
Special bus from Fengdu Railway Station, 1.5–2 h
Cool climate, snow sports in winter, music festival July–Aug.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Light Grand Hotel
Four‑star, downtown, rooms from ¥210/night
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥300–500 (≈ US$45–70) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥600–900 (≈ US$85–130) excl. bed
- High
- ¥1,000 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Light Grand Hotel room1 × 1 night × CN¥210 | CN¥210 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × CN¥600 | CN¥600 |
| Ghost Town entry (Apr–Nov)1 × CN¥100 | CN¥100 |
| Snowy Jade Cave entry1 × CN¥98 | CN¥98 |
| Nantian Lake bus ticket1 × CN¥60 | CN¥60 |
| Local bus fare (city travel)1 × CN¥20 | CN¥20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥109 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥1,197 per person per day, bed included | CN¥1,197≈ US$170 |
Four‑star hotel in downtown Fengdu
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Street food snack (e.g., baozi) | ¥5–15 (≈ US$1–3) |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | ¥2–4 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train from Chongqing North runs only a few times daily; check the schedule.
- Ghost Town entry price drops to ¥60 (≈ US$9) in winter; verify before visiting.
- Boat stops on the Yangtze are seasonal; confirm availability in winter.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Fengdu丰都
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My bed tonight
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请到这个地址To this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Chengdu (check address); other embassies in Beijing.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Chongqing → Fengdu train: ≈ ¥70–¥120, 1 h, check schedule
- Chongqing → Fengdu bus: ≈ ¥30–¥50, 2 h, frequent
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 洗手间在哪里？ — Where is the bathroom? (xǐshǒujiān zài nǎlǐ?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Fengdu. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Nov · avoid Dec–Mar (cold, reduced boat service) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Light Grand Hotel for lake visit.
- Include a boat ticket on the Yangtze if sailing schedule matches.
Sources
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