Major city · China
Houjie厚街
Spend a half‑day to one full day in Houjie; see the square, market streets and a massage, then head back to Dongguan or Guangzhou.
Houjie is a manufacturing town in Dongguan with a central square, shopping streets and affordable spa services. Its sights are compact, so a single day covers the main attractions before returning to a larger base city.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- check
- avoid check
- Airports
- HKG · CAN · SZX
- Nights
- 0‑1
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
Emergency numbers for Houjie110 ▾
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 Houjie, 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
- SafetyHoujie is generally safe for daytime visits; keep bags secured against motorcycle snatchers, avoid unlit Tingshan area at night…
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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.
- AirportHKG Hong Kong International Airport.
- Getting aroundDongguan Metro Line 2 (¥5 (≈ under US$1)‑10) reaches Liaoxia station opposite Wanda Mall; taxis start at ¥10 (≈ US$2) for short trips, ¥20 (≈ US$3)‑40 across town…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerBeer 600 ml bottle¥5 (≈ under US$1)‑7
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi short trip (<1 km (0.6 mi))Taxi short trip (<0.6 mi (1 km))¥10 (≈ US$2)
- Metro or bus rideMetro ride within Houjie¥5 (≈ under US$1)‑10
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥80–120 (≈ US$12–17) · Mid ¥120–200 (≈ US$17–30) · High ¥200 (≈ US$30)+
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
- HKG Hong Kong International Airport · CAN Guangzhou Baiyun Airport · SZX Shenzhen Bao'an Airport
Weather and climate
Houjie: 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
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
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Feb
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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Mar
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
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Apr
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Jul
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
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Aug
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
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Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Dec
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 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
Dongguan Metro Line 2 (¥5‑10) reaches Liaoxia station opposite Wanda Mall; taxis start at ¥10 for short trips, ¥20‑40 across town; bicycle‑taxis about ¥5 for downtown rides.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: ≈30 min
Metro Line 2 to Liaoxia station, then walk 5 min
Main commercial area, shopping and restaurants.
Door to door: ≈1 h
High‑speed train from Houjie Railway Station to Guangzhou East, about 30 min
Visit Canton Tower or Beijing Road for a few hours.
Door to door: ≈1 h 15 min
Intercity railway from Houjie to Shenzhen Bao'an Airport, about 45 min
Check train schedule; last train before midnight.
Door to door: ≈2 h
Train to Lo Wu, cross border on foot, then MTR to Hong Kong Island, about 1 h 30 min total
Visa requirements apply; border queues can add time.
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 hotels on Kangle South Street
¥130‑170 per night, basic private rooms
HaiYatt Garden Hotel
¥560‑1100 per night, mid‑range with breakfast
Sheraton Dongguan Hotel (nearby)
Higher‑end option, rates vary
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) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥120–200 (≈ US$17–30) excl. bed
- High
- ¥200 (≈ US$30)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Foot massage (60‑90 min) | ¥40 (≈ US$6)‑70 |
| Beer 600 ml bottle | ¥5 (≈ under US$1)‑7 |
| Taxi short trip (<1 km) | ¥10 (≈ US$2) |
| Taxi across town | ¥20 (≈ US$3)‑40 |
| Metro ride within Houjie | ¥5 (≈ under US$1)‑10 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Violent crime is low but bag‑snatching on motorcycles occurs; keep bags secured.
- Overcharging can happen in un‑priced taxis and street markets; agree on fare first.
- Nighttime in sparsely populated Tingshan area is best avoided.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Houjie厚街
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请到这个地址To this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
US consulate in Guangzhou (check address); other embassies in Beijing.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Metro Line 2 (Houjie area): ¥5 (≈ under US$1)‑10 per ride, depending on distance
- Taxi downtown to hotel: ¥10 (≈ US$2)‑20 for short trips
- Foot massage (60 min): ¥40 (≈ US$6)‑70
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxie)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?)
- 洗手间在哪里？ — Where is the bathroom? (xǐshǒujiān zài nǎlǐ?)
- 请叫一辆出租车 — I need a taxi, please (qǐng jiào yī liàng chūzū chē)
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 Houjie. 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: check · avoid check · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 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
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Houjie
- secondaryWikivoyage: Houjie, revision 4901091 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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