Major city · China
Ji'an集安
Spend 1–2 days exploring Goguryeo heritage sites; skip if you have only a few hours.
Ji'an is a border town in Jilin Province with UNESCO‑listed Goguryeo ruins, a riverfront walk and easy access to nearby nature parks. One full day covers the main historic sites; a second day lets you add Wunüfeng National Forest Park or a relaxed riverside stroll.
More
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Sep–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (very cold)
- Airport
- Tonghua Sanyuanpu (TNH)
Not a trip line yet
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 guide8 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 Ji'an110 ▾
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 Ji'an, 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
- SafetyJi'an is generally safe; keep an eye on border‑area security alerts and dress warmly in winter.
Show all 12 answers
- 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.
- AirportcheckTNH Tonghua Sanyuanpu Airport (Check flight schedule; about 100 km (62 mi) from Ji'an).TNH Tonghua Sanyuanpu Airport (Check flight schedule; about 62 mi (100 km) from Ji'an).
- Getting aroundCity buses link the railway station, museum and riverwalk; taxis are cheap and convenient; walking works well in the centre…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))¥20–30 (≈ US$3–5)
- Metro or bus rideBus fare (city)¥2–3 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBudget hotel/hostel, a night, per personCN¥100 (≈ US$14)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per roomCN¥450 (≈ US$65)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per roomCN¥650 (≈ US$95)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥120 (≈ US$17) · Mid CN¥250 (≈ US$35) · High CN¥450 (≈ US$65)
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
- TNH Tonghua Sanyuanpu Airport (Check flight schedule; about 100 km (62 mi) from Ji'an)TNH Tonghua Sanyuanpu Airport (Check flight schedule; about 62 mi (100 km) from Ji'an)
Map of Ji'an
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
Feb
Avoid
Mar
Avoid
Apr
not flagged
May
not flagged
Jun
not flagged
Jul
not flagged
Aug
not flagged
Sep
Best
Oct
Best
Nov
Avoid
Dec
Avoid
Best: Sep–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Weather and climate
Ji'an: next 7 days
Loading forecast…
Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
Loading…
Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
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 link the railway station, museum and riverwalk; taxis are cheap and convenient; walking works well in the centre; bicycles optional for nearby parks.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel 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.
Ji'an Yingbin Hotel
Budget; near railway station; ¥80–120 per night
Ji'an International Hotel
Mid‑range; river‑front; ¥300–450 per night
Ji'an Yalu River Peninsula Hotel
Splurge; five‑star garden hotel; ¥800–1500 per night
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
- ¥120–180 (≈ US$17–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥180–300 (≈ US$30–45) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel1 × 1 night × CN¥450 | CN¥450 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥250 | CN¥500 |
| Airport shuttle bus (Tonghua → Ji'an)2 × CN¥35 · check | CN¥70 |
| Taxi (city centre to museum)2 × 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¥130 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥715 per person per day, bed included | CN¥1,430≈ US$200 |
2026 estimate in yuan; flights and visas excluded.
Prices of common things
| Ji'an rice wine (2.5 L) | ¥25 (≈ US$4) |
| Goguryeo heritage park ticketcheck | ₩70 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi (5 km) | ¥20–30 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Bus fare (city) | ¥2–3 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Border crossing to North Korea is regulated; check visa requirements if you plan a side trip.
- Winter temperatures drop below –10 °C (50 °F); dress warmly and expect limited bus frequency.Winter temperatures drop below –50 °F (10 °C); dress warmly and expect limited bus frequency.
- Some heritage sites are a short taxi ride away; plan for extra travel time.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
Pocket card
Fill in, then print or save as PDF
Stays in this browser only; nothing is sent anywhere.
Ji'an集安
Pocket card · Voykit
My bed tonight
—
—
—
请到这个地址To this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Shenyang (check address); other embassies in Beijing.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tonghua Airport → Ji'an bus: about ¥35 (≈ US$5), 2 h (check)
- Taxi city centre → museum: ≈¥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?)
- 博物馆在哪里？ — Where is the museum? (bówùguǎn zài nǎlǐ?)
- 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?)
- 请到这个地址 — To this address, please (qǐng dào zhège dìzhǐ)
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 Ji'an. 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: Sep–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar (very cold) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 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
Ask about Ji'an
Loading…
Was this useful?