Major city · China
Huizhou惠州
Spend 1–2 days in Huizhou: a half‑day for West Lake and the museum, then a full day for a coastal park or Luofu Mountain.
Huizhou sits 40 mi north of Shenzhen on the Pearl River Delta. Its historic West Lake, coastal resorts and nearby Taoist mountain make it a good short stop when traveling between Guangzhou and Shenzhen. A half‑day covers the city centre sights; a full extra day lets you visit a nature park or beach spa.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Oct–Nov, Mar–May
- avoid Jun–Sep (hot, rainy)
- Airport
- HUZ
- Nights
- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Huizhou110 ▾
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 Huizhou, 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
- SafetyHuizhou is generally safe; pickpocketing is rare but watch belongings on crowded buses and in night markets.
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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.
- AirportHUZ Huizhou Pingtan Airport (Domestic flights only; nearest international airports: Shenzhen (SZX) and Guangzhou (CAN).).
- Getting aroundCity buses cost ¥2 (≈ under US$1) (¥1.6 (≈ under US$1) with transport card) and cover most attractions; taxis start at ¥5 (≈ under US$1).
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)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi flagfall¥5 (≈ under US$1)
- Metro or bus rideBus ride (city)¥2–¥2.5 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketLuofu Mountain entry¥54 (≈ US$8)
- Budget bedBudget hotel or hostel, a night, per personCN¥120 (≈ US$17)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double room, a night, per roomCN¥450 (≈ US$65)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double room, a night, per roomCN¥650 (≈ US$95)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥150 (≈ US$25) · Mid CN¥300 (≈ US$45) · High CN¥500 (≈ US$70)
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
- HUZ Huizhou Pingtan Airport (Domestic flights only; nearest international airports: Shenzhen (SZX) and Guangzhou (CAN).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
20°C (67°F)67°F (20°C)
Feb
not flagged
21°C (69°F)69°F (21°C)
Mar
Best
23°C (74°F)74°F (23°C)
Apr
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
Best
30°C (87°F)87°F (30°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (92°F)92°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (92°F)92°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (85°F)85°F (30°C)
Nov
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Dec
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (34°C (92°F)92°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) low), wettest Jun (414 rain days), driest Nov (30). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Huizhou: 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
20°C (67°F)67°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
48 rd
Feb
21°C (69°F)69°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
55 rd
Mar
23°C (74°F)74°F (23°C)
16°C (60°F)60°F (16°C)
104 rd
Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
208 rd
May
30°C (87°F)87°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
266 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
414 rd
Jul
34°C (92°F)92°F (34°C)
26°C (78°F)78°F (26°C)
258 rd
Aug
33°C (92°F)92°F (33°C)
26°C (78°F)78°F (26°C)
314 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (76°F)76°F (24°C)
168 rd
Oct
30°C (85°F)85°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
42 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (62°F)62°F (17°C)
30 rd
Dec
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
35 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 ¥2 (¥1.6 with transport card) and cover most attractions; taxis start at ¥5. High‑speed rail links to Guangzhou and Shenzhen (see stations).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Luofu Mountain
goDoor to door: check
Bus from Huizhou main bus station, about 1 h 15 min
Entry ¥54; cable car optional.
Golden Bay (Xunliao Bay)
goDoor to door: check
Express bus from Huizhou airport or H8 bus from Huidong County Bus Station
Coastal resort, free entry.
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.
Homeland International Hotel
Central Huicheng district, convenient for West Lake and bus station.
Jinhai Resort
Beach resort in Huidong County, good for a night by the sea.
Golden Jazzy Hotel
Budget option in northern Huizhou.
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
- ¥150–250 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥250–400 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- High
- ¥400 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double room1 × 1 night × CN¥450 | CN¥450 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥300 | CN¥600 |
| Intercity bus Shenzhen → Huizhou (one way)2 × CN¥60 · check | CN¥120 |
| Transport card deposit2 × CN¥20 · check | CN¥40 |
| eSIM data (1 week)2 × CN¥120 · check | CN¥240 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥145 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥798 per person per day, bed included | CN¥1,595≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in yuan; flights and high‑speed rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Bus ride (city) | ¥2–¥2.5 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi flagfall | ¥5 (≈ under US$1) |
| Luofu Mountain entry | ¥54 (≈ US$8) |
| Hot‑spring resort ticket | ¥88 (≈ US$13) |
| Coffee | ¥15–¥25 (≈ US$3–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer heat can exceed 35 °C (95 °F); stay hydrated.Summer heat can exceed 95 °F (35 °C); stay hydrated.
- Some mountain sites have limited facilities; bring water and snacks.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
US consulate in Guangzhou; Chinese visa required (see /china/visa-requirements).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Shenzhen → Huizhou bus: ≈ ¥60, 1 h 20 min
- Taxi city centre → West Lake: ≈ ¥15–¥20
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 厕所在哪里？ — Where is the toilet? (cèsuǒ zài nǎlǐ?)
- 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?)
- 我要打车 — I need a taxi (wǒ yào dǎ chē)
Check latest bus schedules and eSIM prices before travel.
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 Huizhou. 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: Oct–Nov, Mar–May · avoid Jun–Sep (hot, rainy) · 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
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a transport‑card (¥20 deposit) for cheaper bus fares.
- Combine a night at Jinhai Resort with a day at Golden Bay for a beach‑mountain combo.
Sources
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