Major city · China
Jinjiang晋江
Spend 1 day in Jinjiang to see the historic Wudianshi Street, Cao'an Temple and Anping Bridge; add a half‑day if you want the Lotus Festival or temple fair.
Jinjiang is a compact industrial city across the river from Quanzhou. Its main attractions cluster in the centre, reachable by bike or short bus rides, so a single day covers the highlights. Festivals add a few extra hours.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jun–Sep (typhoon season, heavy rain)
- Airport
- JJN
- 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 Jinjiang110 ▾
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 Jinjiang, 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
- SafetyJinjiang is generally safe; stay alert during heavy rain, keep valuables secure in taxis, and use reputable bike‑share apps.
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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.
- AirportJJN Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport (Flights to Hong Kong and mainland cities; bus or taxi to city centre (~30 min).).
- Getting aroundShared bicycles dominate; city bus routes (e.g., 801/802) connect Quanzhou and Jinjiang.
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 start (first 2 km (1.2 mi))Taxi start (first 1.2 mi (2 km))¥10–15 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personCN¥80 (≈ US$12)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range double room, a night, per roomCN¥500 (≈ US$70)
- High-end bedMid‑range double room, 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¥250 (≈ US$35)
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
- JJN Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport (Flights to Hong Kong and mainland cities; bus or taxi to city centre (~30 min).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Feb
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Mar
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Dec
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Jinjiang: 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
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
Feb
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 rd
Nov
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°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
Shared bicycles dominate; city bus routes (e.g., 801/802) connect Quanzhou and Jinjiang. Taxis start at ¥10‑15. A one‑day bus pass costs about ¥20 (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
Quanzhou
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Bus 801/802, about 20 min from Jinjiang centre
Historic port city with many museums and the Kaiyuan Temple.
Xiamen
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
High‑speed train from Jinjiang station, 30 min
Island city with Gulangyu and Nanputuo Temple.
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.
Jinjiang city centre
Many budget hotels and hostels within walking distance of attractions.
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 CNY (≈ US$12–17) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥120–200 CNY (≈ US$17–30) excl. bed
- High
- ¥200 (≈ US$30)+ CNY excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range double room1 × 1 night × CN¥500 | CN¥500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥150 | CN¥300 |
| Airport‑city bus ticket (one way)2 × CN¥20 · check | CN¥40 |
| Shared bike day pass2 × CN¥15 · check | CN¥30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥87 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥479 per person per day, bed included | CN¥957≈ US$140 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights and high‑speed rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Egg pancake (jianbing) | ¥8–12 (≈ US$2) |
| Fried rice with seafood | ¥20–35 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Bottle of local Oolong tea | ¥30–60 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Taxi start (first 2 km) | ¥10–15 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Shared bike ride (per 30 min) | ¥5–8 (≈ US$1–2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Typhoon season (June‑September) brings heavy rain; bring waterproof gear.
- Some attractions close on Mondays; verify opening days.
- Taxi meters may not be used on all rides; ask for an estimate first.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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请到这个地址To this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
US consulate in Xiamen (check address); other embassies in Fuzhou or Shanghai.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- JJN → Jinjiang city centre, bus: about ¥20 (≈ US$3), 30 min (check)
- Taxi city centre → Anping Bridge: ≈ ¥30–45, 10 min
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?)
- 厕所在哪里？ — Where is the toilet? (cèsuǒ zài nǎlǐ?)
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 Jinjiang. 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, Oct–Nov · avoid Jun–Sep (typhoon season, heavy rain) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Quanzhou for deeper cultural sites.
- Combine Jinjiang with a coastal day‑trip to Xiamen.
Sources
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