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Liannan连南
Half a day to one night: see the Yao Museum (free, closed Mondays) and Nangang Yao Village (¥98, 25 km (16 mi) south). Not a base — pass through on a Northern Guangdong loop.Half a day to one night: see the Yao Museum (free, closed Mondays) and Nangang Yao Village (¥98, 16 mi (25 km) south). Not a base — pass through on a Northern Guangdong loop.
Liannan is a small, clean mountain town in Northern Guangdong, home to the Yao minority. Its main draws are the Guangdong Yao Museum (free, largest Yao collection in China) and the scenic Nangang Yao Village (¥98, 25 km south). Most travellers stop for half a day or one night between Qingyuan, Shaoguan or Lianzhou. English is scarce; plan ahead.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jun–Aug (hot and humid), Jan–Feb (cold, some rain)
- Airports
- CAN · HNY
- Nights
- 1
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Liannan110 ▾
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 Liannan, 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
- SafetyLiannan is a safe, quiet town.
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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.
- AirportCAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (About 3.5 h by bus or car; nearest major airport.).
- Getting aroundWalking covers the town centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealSimple meal (noodles, rice)¥15–30 (≈ US$3–5)
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per personCN¥80 (≈ US$12)
- Mid-range bedStandard double room (e.g. Lin Nan International), a night, per roomCN¥288 (≈ US$45)
- High-end bedStandard double room (e.g. Lin Nan International), a night, per roomCN¥400 (≈ US$60)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥200 (≈ US$30) · Mid CN¥400 (≈ US$60) · High CN¥700 (≈ US$100)
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
- CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (About 3.5 h by bus or car; nearest major airport.) · HNY Hengyang Nanyue Airport (About 2.5 h by car; limited flights.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Feb
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Mar
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Apr
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°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
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Dec
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest May (17 rain days), driest Nov (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Liannan: 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
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Feb
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Mar
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
14 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
15 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
17 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7 rd
Nov
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Dec
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 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
Walking covers the town centre. Buses from Liannan Bus Station go to Nangang Yao Village (25 km, about 40 min). Taxis are available but scarce; negotiate the fare in advance.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Nangang Yao Village
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus from Liannan Bus Station, about 40 min
¥98 entry; go early to avoid crowds. Also known as Millennium Yao Village.
Lianzhou
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Bus or taxi, about 30 min
Lianzhou has an old town and underground river; check local transport.
Qingyuan
cautionDoor to door: About 2.5 h
Bus from Liannan Bus Station, about 2 h
Qingyuan has hot springs and rafting; a full day trip.
Shaoguan
overnightDoor to door: About 3–3.5 h
Bus via Lianzhou or Qingyuan, about 2.5–3 h
Shaoguan has Danxia Mountain; too far for a day return.
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.
Town centre (near Liannan Bus Station)
Most hotels, including Lin Nan International Hotel (¥288/night, 4–5 star standard). Walkable to a few restaurants.
Near Nangang Yao Village
Guesthouses in the village area; basic but closer to the main sight.
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
| Standard double room (e.g. Lin Nan International)1 × 1 night × CN¥288 | CN¥288 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥400 | CN¥800 |
| Bus Liannan → Nangang Yao Village, return2 × CN¥30 · check | CN¥60 |
| Yao Museum entry2 × CN¥0 · Free | CN¥0 |
| Nangang Yao Village entry2 × CN¥98 · check | CN¥196 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥134 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥739 per person per day, bed included | CN¥1,478≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in yuan; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bus Liannan → Nangang Yao Villagecheck | ¥15–20 (≈ US$3) |
| Taxi town centre → Nangang Yao Villagecheck | ¥80–120 (≈ US$12–17) |
| Simple meal (noodles, rice) | ¥15–30 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Hotel double room (mid-range) | ¥200–400 (≈ US$30–60) |
| Yao cultural performance (Panguwang Garden)7:30 pm, 90 min7:30 AM pm, 90 min | ¥40 (≈ US$6) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Very little English spoken: have your destination written in Chinese.
- Nangang Yao Village is 25 km (16 mi) south; confirm the bus schedule at the station.Nangang Yao Village is 16 mi (25 km) south; confirm the bus schedule at the station.
- Yao Museum closed on Mondays; no entry after 16:30.Yao Museum closed on Mondays; no entry after 4:30 PM.
- ATMs may be limited; bring enough cash.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Liannan连南
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
Most foreign embassies are in Beijing or Guangzhou. The nearest consulate is in Guangzhou (about 3.5 h by bus).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Liannan Bus Station → Nangang Yao Village: about ¥15–20 (≈ US$3), 40 min (check)
- Taxi town centre → Nangang Yao Village: ¥80–120 (≈ US$12–17) (check)
- Bus Liannan → Qingyuan: about ¥60–80 (≈ US$9–12), 2 h (check)
Say or show
- 你好 — Hello (nǐ hǎo)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xiè xiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much? (duō shǎo qián)
- 汽车站在哪里？ — Where is the bus station? (qì chē zhàn zài nǎ lǐ)
- 我不明白 — I don't understand (wǒ bù míng bái)
- 请写下来 — Please write it down (qǐng xiě xià lái)
Carry cash; cards are rarely accepted outside hotels.
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 Liannan. 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–Nov · avoid Jun–Aug (hot and humid), Jan–Feb (cold, some rain) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Bus schedules from Liannan to Nangang Yao Village: field-checked with times and fares.
- Yao Museum opening hours and Monday closure: verified on official site.
- Hotel prices (Lin Nan International) confirmed for 2026.
- Taxi availability and typical fares from town to village.
Sources
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