Major city · China
Guangyuan广元
Spend a half‑day exploring Jianmen Pass and the night market; add a full day for hot‑spring or mountain trips.
Guangyuan sits at the northern edge of Sichuan, a compact city with historic sites like Jianmen Pass, ancient towns, and nearby hot‑spring resorts. A short visit covers the centre; a longer stay lets you reach the surrounding mountains and hot springs.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, possible snow)
- Airport
- CTU
- Nights
- 1–2
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 Guangyuan110 ▾
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 Guangyuan, 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
- SafetyGuangyuan is generally safe; keep an eye on traffic when crossing streets and store valuables in hotel safes.
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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.
- AirportCTU Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (nearest major airport, about 3 h by high‑speed rail).
- Getting aroundCity buses cost ¥1–2 (≈ under US$1) per ride, run until about 21:00.City buses cost ¥1–2 (≈ under US$1) per ride, run until about 9:00 PM.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealSichuan snack (street)¥10–30 (≈ US$2–5)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi start¥8–10 (≈ US$2)
- Metro or bus rideBus ride¥1–2 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketHot‑spring entry¥98–168 (≈ US$14–25)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personCN¥80 (≈ US$12)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range double room, a night, per roomCN¥350 (≈ US$50)
- High-end bedMid‑range double room, a night, per roomCN¥500 (≈ US$70)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥80 (≈ US$12) · Mid CN¥130 (≈ US$19) · High CN¥250 (≈ US$35)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
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
- CTU Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (nearest major airport, about 3 h by high‑speed rail)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Jul (11 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Guangyuan: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
6 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
6 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
6 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 cost ¥1–2 per ride, run until about 21:00. Taxis start at ¥8–10, typical trips ¥15–30. Shared bikes are handy on flat central streets but avoid steep hills.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Zengjia Mountain Hot Spring
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Taxi or bus about 30 min from city centre
Evening soak; price ¥98–168
Mingyue Gorge
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Bus to Chaotian District, then taxi 15 min
Scenic hike, 33 km (21 mi) from centreScenic hike, 21 mi (33 km) from centre
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.
Paibaiyun Hotel
central district, easy bus access
Guangyuan Queen Hot Spring Hotel
near hot‑spring resort, good for night‑time soak
Lavande Hotel
budget option in Lizhou District
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
- ¥80–120 (≈ US$12–17)
- Mid
- ¥120–200 (≈ US$17–30)
- High
- ¥200 (≈ US$30)+
Trip budget
| Mid‑range double room1 × 1 night × CN¥350 | CN¥350 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥130 | CN¥260 |
| Bus day pass2 × CN¥30 · check | CN¥60 |
| Taxi from station to centre (one way)2 × CN¥15 · check | CN¥30 |
| Hot‑spring entry2 × CN¥130 · check | CN¥260 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥96 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥528 per person per day, bed included | CN¥1,056≈ US$150 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Bus ride | ¥1–2 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi start | ¥8–10 (≈ US$2) |
| Taxi 5 km | ¥15–30 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Hot‑spring entry | ¥98–168 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Jianmen Pass ticket | ¥105 (≈ US$15) |
| Coffee | ¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Sichuan snack (street) | ¥10–30 (≈ US$2–5) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus service ends around 21:00; plan evening travel.Bus service ends around 9:00 PM; plan evening travel.
- Hilly terrain makes cycling difficult on outskirts.
- Ticket prices for attractions vary; check online before visiting.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Chengdu (check address); other embassies in Chengdu or Beijing.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus ride: ¥1–2 (≈ under US$1) per trip, 0.5 h
- Taxi start: ¥8–10 (≈ US$2), then ¥2 (≈ under US$1) per km
- Jianmen Pass entry: ¥105 (≈ US$15), open 8:00–16:30¥105 (≈ US$15), open 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 洗手间在哪里？ — Where is the bathroom? (xǐshǒujiān zài nǎlǐ?)
- 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?)
- 救命！ — Help! (jiùmìng!)
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 Guangyuan. 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–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, possible snow) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night for hot‑spring resort stay.
- Combine Jianmen Pass with a mountain hike for an overnight trek.
Sources
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