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Junlian
Spend a half‑day in Junlian for hot springs or a village walk; add a night if you want to stay at a local guesthouse.
Junlian County in southern Sichuan offers natural hot springs, a traditional village and easy road access from Yibin. A short visit (4–6 h) covers the main sights; an overnight lets you relax in the springs and sample local tea.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (rainy, hot)
- Airports
- Yibin Wuliangye (YBP) · Chengdu Shuangliu (CTU)
- Nights
- 0
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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
Emergency numbers for Junlian110 ▾
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 Junlian, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe; be cautious of traffic on winding roads and hot‑spring water temperatures.
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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.
- AirportYBP Yibin Wuliangye Airport (Nearest airport; about 90 km (56 mi) north of Junlian via G321 or the Yilu expressway…YBP Yibin Wuliangye Airport (Nearest airport; about 56 mi (90 km) north of Junlian via G321 or the Yilu expressway…
- Getting aroundBuses (¥2–5 (≈ under US$1)) link towns; taxis or DiDi are common in the county seat; renting a bike or motorbike works for short trips.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeAlley Coffee drink¥15–40 (≈ US$3–6)
- Street or quick mealChuanhong Teahouse tea & snacks¥10–30 (≈ US$2–5) per person
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus fare¥2–5 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketXunshi Hot Springs entry¥80 (≈ US$12) per person
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥50–80 (≈ US$7–12) · Mid ¥100–150 (≈ US$14–25) · High ¥200 (≈ US$30)+
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
- YBP Yibin Wuliangye Airport (Nearest airport; about 90 km (56 mi) north of Junlian via G321 or the Yilu expressway, roughly 1.5–2 h by car (check flights and transfers)) · CTU Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Main long-haul gateway for the region; road via Yibin, about 4–5 h by car (check))YBP Yibin Wuliangye Airport (Nearest airport; about 56 mi (90 km) north of Junlian via G321 or the Yilu expressway, roughly 1.5–2 h by car (check flights and transfers)) · CTU Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (Main long-haul gateway for the region; road via Yibin, about 4–5 h by car (check))
Map of Junlian
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Junlian: 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
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
11 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Aug
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 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 (¥2–5) link towns; taxis or DiDi are common in the county seat; renting a bike or motorbike works for short trips.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1.5–2 h by car
G321 National Road or Yilu Expressway south from Junlian
Nearest city with rail and air links; 90 km (56 mi) south of Yibin per Wikivoyage.Nearest city with rail and air links; 56 mi (90 km) south of Yibin per Wikivoyage.
Xunshi Hot Springs
goDoor to door: About 30 min by car
G321 south about 15 km (9.3 mi) from the county seat, then local signsG321 south about 9.3 mi (15 km) from the county seat, then local signs
Open 08:00–20:00, ¥80 per person (check).Open 8:00 AM–8:00 PM, ¥80 per person (check).
Spring Wind Village
goDoor to door: About 40 min by car
Drive about 20 km (12 mi) south along G321, then follow local signsDrive about 12 mi (20 km) south along G321, then follow local signs
Free entry, 08:00–18:00 (check).Free entry, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM (check).
Door to door: About 4–5 h by car
Road via Yibin, then expressway north
Too far for a comfortable same-day return; sleep in Chengdu.
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.
County‑seat guesthouses
Basic rooms near the market; book ahead in peak season (check).
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
- ¥50–80 (≈ US$7–12) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥100–150 (≈ US$14–25) excl. bed
- High
- ¥200 (≈ US$30)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Xunshi Hot Springs entry | ¥80 (≈ US$12) per person |
| Local bus fare | ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1) |
| Chuanhong Teahouse tea & snacks | ¥10–30 (≈ US$2–5) per person |
| Alley Coffee drink | ¥15–40 (≈ US$3–6) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads can be winding; allow extra travel time in rainy months.
- Hot‑spring water is hot (53–56 °C (127–133 °F)); watch children.Hot‑spring water is hot (127–133 °F (53–56 °C)); watch children.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
US consulate in Chengdu (check address); other nations use Chengdu or Chongqing consulates.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus within Junlian: ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1) per ride, check exact route
- Taxi from county seat to Xunshi Hot Springs: ≈ ¥120–150 (check)
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 Junlian. 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 (rainy, hot) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 2 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
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