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Voykit pocket guide · 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.
- Country
- China
- Local name
- 晋江
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- Avoid
- Jun–Sep (typhoon season, heavy rain)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- CNY
- Money
- Alipay and WeChat Pay accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex cards; single payments over ¥200 carry a fee of about 3% on a foreign card (smaller ones are free), and per-payment and yearly caps apply — check the app. Keep a second way to pay.
- Daily spend
- Budget ¥80–120 CNY excl. bed · Mid ¥120–200 CNY excl. bed · High ¥200+ CNY excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- A roaming eSIM from outside China routes traffic through its home network, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN — the simplest setup.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire 119 · Ambulance 120
- Plugs
- Types A, C, I · 220 V · 50 Hz · Many sockets take flat two-pin (A), round two-pin (C) and angled three-pin (I) plugs; UK plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: No tip; upmarket hotels add 10–15% service.; Taxis and DiDi: No tip.; Tour guides and drivers: Expected on organised tours: about ¥100–200 a day for a guide, ¥50–100 for a driver.; Hotel porters: Not expected; ¥10–20 in luxury hotels.
- Water
- Not for drinking from the tap; bottled water ¥2–5, and kettles and free bottles in hotel rooms. Restaurants serve hot water or tea.
- Toilets
- Public toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls. Carry tissues — many have no paper.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Egg pancake (jianbing) | ¥8–12 |
| Fried rice with seafood | ¥20–35 |
| Bottle of local Oolong tea | ¥30–60 |
| Taxi start (first 2 km (1.2 mi))Taxi start (first 1.2 mi (2 km)) | ¥10–15 |
| Shared bike ride (per 30 min) | ¥5–8 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- JJN · Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport
- Flights to Hong Kong and mainland cities; bus or taxi to city centre (~30 min).
Typical fares
- JJN → Jinjiang city centre, bus
- about ¥20, 30 min (check)
- Taxi city centre → Anping Bridge
- ≈ ¥30–45, 10 min
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get 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).
See and do
Known for
- Cao'an Manichean Temple
- Anping Bridge
- Wudianshi Traditional Street
- Lotus Festival
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Quanzhou | Bus 801/802, about 20 min from Jinjiang centre | ≈30 min |
| Xiamen | High‑speed train from Jinjiang station, 30 min | ≈45 min |
Sleep
- Jinjiang city centre
- Many budget hotels and hostels within walking distance of attractions.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | 对不起duìbuqǐ |
| Thank you | 谢谢xièxiè |
| How much is it? | 多少钱？duōshǎo qián? |
| Can I pay by card? | 可以刷卡吗？kěyǐ shuākǎ ma? |
| Where is the toilet? | 厕所在哪里？cèsuǒ zài nǎlǐ? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and a nod; use surnames with a title; avoid: Hugs and cheek kisses
- Face: Disagree privately and indirectly; avoid: Correcting or embarrassing someone in front of others
- Gifts: Give with two hands; expect the gift to be refused once or twice and opened later; avoid: Clocks, umbrellas, white flowers, sets of four
- Business cards: Present and receive with both hands, read it, keep it on the table; avoid: Writing on it or pocketing it at once
- Queues and crowds: Hold your ground politely in scrums at buses and lifts; avoid: Taking pushing personally
- Temples: Walk clockwise around Tibetan stupas and prayer wheels; remove hats; avoid: Touching statues or photographing where signs forbid
- Politics: Listen; follow your host's lead; avoid: Raising Tibet, Taiwan, Xinjiang, 1989 or the party leadership
- Numbers and colour: Red and 8 are lucky; red envelopes carry money gifts; avoid: Writing names in red; the number 4
Scams and watch-outs
- 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.
Jinjiang is generally safe; stay alert during heavy rain, keep valuables secure in taxis, and use reputable bike‑share apps.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Jinjiang yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Cao'an Manichean Temple
- Anping Bridge
- Wudianshi Traditional Street
- Lotus Festival
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Jinjiang: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Jinjiang, revision 5237725 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5237725
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/jinjiang). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.