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Huludao葫芦岛
Use Huludao as a 1–2 day stop between Beijing and Dalian, or a day-trip from Jinzhou for the Jiumenkou Great Wall and Xingcheng Ancient City.
Huludao is a coastal city in western Liaoning, best known for the Jiumenkou Great Wall section that crosses a river, and the well-preserved Ming-era Xingcheng Ancient City. Most sights are within an hour of the city centre, and the city itself is compact enough for a single overnight. It works as a break on the Beijing–Dalian rail corridor.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid, rain), Dec–Feb (cold)
- Airport
- JNZ
- 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 Huludao110 ▾
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 Huludao, 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
- SafetyHuludao is generally safe.
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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.
- AirportJNZ Jinzhou Bay Airport (About 1 h by taxi from Huludao; limited domestic flights.).
- Getting aroundBuses and taxis cover the city.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealBowl of noodles¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3)
- BeerBeer (bottle)¥5–10 (≈ US$1–2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi ride within city¥10–25 (≈ US$2–4)
- Metro or bus rideBus to Xingcheng¥10–15 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personCN¥60 (≈ US$9)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel double room, a night, per roomCN¥200 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedBudget hotel double room, a night, per roomCN¥350 (≈ US$50)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥200 (≈ US$30) · Mid CN¥400 (≈ US$60) · High CN¥700 (≈ US$100)
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
- JNZ Jinzhou Bay Airport (About 1 h by taxi from Huludao; limited domestic flights.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
Feb
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Mar
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Apr
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
Avoid
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Huludao: 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
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C)
3 rd
Feb
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
3 rd
Mar
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
4 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
5 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10 rd
Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
5 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
4 rd
Dec
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
3 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
Buses and taxis cover the city. For Jiumenkou and Xingcheng, take a local bus or hire a taxi for the day (about ¥200–300, check).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Jiumenkou Great Wall
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Taxi or bus from Huludao, about 40 min
The wall crosses a river on nine gates; go early to avoid crowds.
Xingcheng Ancient City
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Bus or taxi, about 30 min
Ming-era walled town; half a day is enough.
Door to door: About 1 h
Train or bus, about 30 min
See the Jinzhou Museum and the ancient pagoda.
Fuxin
cautionDoor to door: About 2 h
Train, about 1.5 h
Mainly for the strange rock formations at the Yiwulu Mountain; a full day.
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.
Longgang District (city centre)
Near the train station and most restaurants; best for one night.
Xingcheng Ancient City area
Closer to the wall and the old town; quieter, fewer hotels.
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
- ¥200–350 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥350–600 (≈ US$50–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥600 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel double room1 × 1 night × CN¥200 | CN¥200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥400 | CN¥800 |
| Taxi from Jinzhou airport to Huludao1 × CN¥200 · check | CN¥200 |
| Local bus to Jiumenkou, return2 × CN¥30 · check | CN¥60 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥126 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥693 per person per day, bed included | CN¥1,386≈ US$200 |
2026 estimate in yuan; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bowl of noodles | ¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Seafood meal (mid-range) | ¥60–120 (≈ US$9–17) |
| Beer (bottle) | ¥5–10 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Taxi ride within city | ¥10–25 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Bus to Xingcheng | ¥10–15 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Jiumenkou Great Wall is about 40 km (25 mi) from the city; plan transport ahead.Jiumenkou Great Wall is about 25 mi (40 km) from the city; plan transport ahead.
- Xingcheng Ancient City has no entry fee but some inner sites charge separately.
- Seafood is the local specialty; check prices before ordering at market stalls.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
The US consulate in Shenyang covers Liaoning; most other countries have embassies in Beijing.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Huludao → Jiumenkou by taxi: about ¥100–150 (≈ US$14–25), 40 min (check)
- Huludao → Xingcheng by bus: about ¥10–15 (≈ US$2–3), 30 min
- Train Huludao → Jinzhou: about ¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4), 30 min (check)
Say or show
- 你好 — Hello (nǐ hǎo)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xiè xiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duō shǎo qián?)
- 厕所在哪里？ — Where is the toilet? (cè suǒ zài nǎ lǐ?)
- 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kě yǐ shuā kǎ 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 Huludao. 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–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid, rain), Dec–Feb (cold) · 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
- Place pages for Jiumenkou Great Wall and Xingcheng Ancient City with verified hours and fees.
- Eat pages listing seafood restaurants with price ranges.
- Transport fixture: bus and taxi routes from Huludao station to the main sights.
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