Territory capital · China
Junan
Spend a half‑day in Junan to see Tianma Island and the Dinosaur Geopark; add a quick trip to Rizhao if you have extra time.
Junan County in southern Shandong offers a handful of natural and cultural sights – Tianma Island, a dinosaur geopark, and Ganlu Temple – all within a compact area, making a day visit sufficient unless you also want a beach day in nearby Rizhao.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, rainy)
- Airport
- TNA
- Nights
- 0
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 Junan110 ▾
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 Junan, 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
- SafetyJunan is generally safe; watch for summer thunderstorms and keep valuables secure on trains.
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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.
- AirportcheckTNA Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (About 2 h by bus or train to Junan; check schedules.).
- Getting aroundTrains (Junanbei, Junan, Pingshang) connect to Linyi; local buses and taxis serve attractions.
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
- TNA Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (About 2 h by bus or train to Junan; check schedules.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Jul (10 rain days), driest Feb (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Junan: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
5 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
4 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
6 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
5 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°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
Trains (Junanbei, Junan, Pingshang) connect to Linyi; local buses and taxis serve attractions. No metro.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Rizhao
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
High‑speed train or bus about 60 km (37 mi), ~1 hHigh‑speed train or bus about 37 mi (60 km), ~1 h
Beach and seafood; good for a half‑day.
Lianyungang
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h
Train ~100 km (62 mi), about 2 hTrain ~62 mi (100 km), about 2 h
Longer travel; consider only if time allows.
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.
Junan Damei International Hotel
From ¥400 per night; central location.
Jinsheng Hotel
From ¥100 per night; large rooms, AC.
Junan Taoyuan Hotel
From ¥115 per night; many room types.
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 room1 × 1 night × CN¥100 | CN¥100 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × CN¥200 | CN¥200 |
| Train Linyi‑Junan round‑trip1 × CN¥80 · check | CN¥80 |
| Tianma Island entry1 × CN¥112 · check | CN¥112 |
| eSIM data week1 × CN¥250 · check | CN¥250 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥74 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥816 per person per day, bed included | CN¥816≈ US$120 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights and long‑distance rail excluded.
Prices of common things
| Donkey meat dish | ¥30–50 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Local tea (ShanZhuCha) | ¥15–22 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Taxi (10 km) | ¥80–120 (≈ US$12–17) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train station hours are 08:00‑16:30; check for holiday changes.Train station hours are 8:00 AM‑4:30 PM; check for holiday changes.
- Entry fee for Ganlu Temple is ¥50 (≈ US$7); confirm before visiting.
- Tianma Island ticket ¥112 (≈ US$16); may require advance reservation in peak season.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
US consulate in Jinan (check address); other embassies in Beijing.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Linyi → Junan train: about ¥80 (≈ US$12) one‑way (check)
- Taxi Junan Station → hotel: ≈ ¥30–50
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?)
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 Junan. 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, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (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
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Rizhao for beach time.
- Combine with a visit to Linyi for shopping.
Sources
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