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Hengyang衡阳
Spend 1–2 days in Hengyang: a half‑day for Mount Heng and city parks, another day for museums and hot‑spring day trips.
Hengyang sits on the Xiang River, south of Mount Heng, and serves as a transport hub in Hunan. Its main draws are Mount Heng, Shigu Academy, city parks and nearby hot‑spring resorts. One full day covers the mountain and central sights; a second day adds a hot‑spring or river‑rafting outing.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (rainy season)
- Airport
- Hengyang Nanyue (HNY)
- Nights
- 1–2
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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 Hengyang110 ▾
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 Hengyang, 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
- SafetyHengyang is generally safe; keep an eye on traffic, especially buses and motorcabs, and use meters or negotiate taxi fares.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire · 120 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.
- AirportHNY Hengyang Nanyue Airport (Flights only to Shanghai Pudong and Beijing Nanyuan; bus stop 300 m from terminal).
- Getting aroundCity buses (¥1–¥2 (≈ under US$1)) cover most routes; taxis start at ¥5 (≈ under US$1), typically under ¥30 (≈ US$5) for intra‑city trips.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealStreet food snack¥5–¥15 (≈ US$1–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi start¥5 (≈ under US$1)
- Metro or bus rideBus ride (city)¥1–¥2 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketMount Heng entry¥10 (≈ US$2) adult
- Budget bedHostel/guesthouse bed, a night, per personCN¥80 (≈ US$12)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomCN¥500 (≈ US$70)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomCN¥800 (≈ US$120)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥80 (≈ US$12) · Mid CN¥150 (≈ US$25) · High CN¥300 (≈ US$45)
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
- HNY Hengyang Nanyue Airport (Flights only to Shanghai Pudong and Beijing Nanyuan; bus stop 300 m from terminal)
Map of Hengyang
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Feb
not flagged
9°C (49°F)49°F (9°C)
Mar
Best
16°C (62°F)62°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (74°F)74°F (23°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
35°C (94°F)94°F (35°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (85°F)85°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (76°F)76°F (24°C)
Nov
not flagged
18°C (65°F)65°F (18°C)
Dec
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (35°C (94°F)94°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest May (18 rain days), driest Sep (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Hengyang: 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
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
12 rd
Feb
9°C (49°F)49°F (9°C)
4°C (40°F)40°F (4°C)
9 rd
Mar
16°C (62°F)62°F (16°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
16 rd
Apr
23°C (74°F)74°F (23°C)
16°C (60°F)60°F (16°C)
15 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
18 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17 rd
Jul
35°C (94°F)94°F (35°C)
26°C (80°F)80°F (26°C)
12 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (78°F)78°F (26°C)
12 rd
Sep
30°C (85°F)85°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Oct
24°C (76°F)76°F (24°C)
17°C (62°F)62°F (17°C)
6 rd
Nov
18°C (65°F)65°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°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 (¥1–¥2) cover most routes; taxis start at ¥5, typically under ¥30 for intra‑city trips. High‑speed rail at Hengyang East connects to Wuhan and Guangzhou (≈1½ h).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Mount Heng (Nanyue)
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Bus from Zhongxin or Linghu Bus Terminal (¥7–¥13 (≈ US$1–2)); taxi ¥100–¥150 (≈ US$14–25)
Peak season May–Oct; entry ¥10 adult
Leiyang Shennong Hot Springs
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Bus K1/K2 to Leiyang (≈1 h)
Largest hot‑spring complex in Hunan
Qidong Hongcheng Hot Springs
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Bus K1/K2 to Qidong (≈1 h)
Check seasonal opening
Jiulong Valley Rafting
cautionDoor to door: ≈3 h
Join a local tour from city centre (check price)
Requires moderate fitness; check safety gear
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.
Budget guesthouses near Hengyang Railway Station
Ask for rates, many accept cash; basic rooms ~¥50–¥150 per night
Mid‑range hotels on Jiefang Road
Rooms start around ¥300; examples: Huatian Hotel, Shenlong Hotel
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–¥150 (≈ US$12–25) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥150–¥300 (≈ US$25–45) excl. bed
- High
- ¥300 (≈ US$45)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 1 night × CN¥500 | CN¥500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥150 | CN¥300 |
| Hengyang Nanyue Airport ↔ city centre bus2 × CN¥2 · check | CN¥4 |
| One‑day bus pass (city)2 × CN¥2 · check | CN¥4 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × CN¥30 · check | CN¥60 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥87 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥478 per person per day, bed included | CN¥955≈ US$140 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights and visas excluded.
Prices of common things
| Bus ride (city) | ¥1–¥2 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi start | ¥5 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi across town | ¥20–¥30 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Mount Heng entry | ¥10 (≈ US$2) adult |
| Hot‑spring entry | ¥30–¥80 (≈ US$5–12) |
| Street food snack | ¥5–¥15 (≈ US$1–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus fares are cheap but may vary for suburban routes; confirm price before boarding.
- Taxi meters may be ignored during festivals; negotiate fare in advance.
- Mount Heng bus tickets cost ¥7–¥13 (≈ US$1–2); taxis to the mountain can be ¥100–¥150 (≈ US$14–25).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
US consulate in Changsha (check address); other embassies in Wuhan or Beijing.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → city centre bus: ≈¥2, 5‑min walk to bus stop
- Taxi to Mount Heng: ≈¥100–¥150, 45 min
- City bus day pass: ≈¥2 per person
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 公交站在哪里？ — Where is the bus stop? (gōngjiāo zhàn zài nǎlǐ?)
- 我要打车 — I need a taxi (wǒ yào dǎ chē)
- 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?)
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 Hengyang. 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: Mar–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport → city centre by bus (¥1–¥2) or taxi (≈¥30).
- Railway station → hotels: walk or short bus ride.
- Mount Heng → Linghu Water Resort for extended stay.
Sources
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