Major city · China
Ma'anshan马鞍山
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Ma'anshan: see the museum, a park and a hot‑spring resort, then head back to Nanjing or Hefei.
Ma'anshan is a small industrial city on the lower Yangtze with a few cultural sites, a riverfront park and hot‑spring resorts. It is only an hour by bus from Nanjing, so most travellers treat it as a day‑trip rather than a base.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, rainy)
- Airport
- NKG
- Nights
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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 Ma'anshan110 ▾
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 Ma'anshan, 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; watch for traffic on busy bus routes and keep valuables on you in crowded stations.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire & 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.
- AirportNKG Nanjing Lukou International Airport (About 1 h by bus or taxi to Ma'anshan; the nearest major airport.).
- Getting aroundCity buses (numbers 106‑130) serve museum and parks; taxis are cheap (≈¥30‑40 per km).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee¥15 (≈ US$3)‑25
- Street or quick mealNoodle soup¥20 (≈ US$3)‑35
- BeerBeer (draft)¥15 (≈ US$3)‑25
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (first km)¥15 (≈ US$3)‑20
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket¥2 (≈ under US$1)‑5
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entryFree (ticket required)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personCN¥120 (≈ US$17)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomCN¥500 (≈ US$70)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, 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
- NKG Nanjing Lukou International Airport (About 1 h by bus or taxi to Ma'anshan; the nearest major airport.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ma'anshan: 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
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
5 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Apr
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
5 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°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
City buses (numbers 106‑130) serve museum and parks; taxis are cheap (≈¥30‑40 per km). High‑speed rail reaches Nanjing in 15 min, Shanghai in 1.5 h.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ma'anshan Museum
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
City bus 106 or taxi, 15 min from city centre
Free entry, collect ticket at office
Xiangquan Hot Spring Resort
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus to Xiangquan Town, ~45 min, then walk
Ticket ¥120, open 9‑23 h
Daqingshan Wildlife World
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 15 min
Bus to Dangtu County, ~1 h
Ticket ¥88, open 9‑18 h
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.
Nanjing city centre
Closest major hotel base; 1‑h bus ride to Ma'anshan.
Hefei city centre
2‑h high‑speed rail; good for overnight if you prefer larger city.
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 (≈ US$12)‑120 CNY (≈ US$17) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥120 (≈ US$17)‑200 CNY (≈ US$30) excl. bed
- High
- ¥200 CNY (≈ US$30)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed1 × 1 night × CN¥180 | CN¥180 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × CN¥150 | CN¥150 |
| Bus Nanjing↔Ma'anshan round‑trip1 × CN¥120 · check | CN¥120 |
| Hot‑spring ticket1 × CN¥120 | CN¥120 |
| eSIM data week1 × CN¥250 | CN¥250 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥82 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥902 per person per day, bed included | CN¥902≈ US$130 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights, rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ¥15 (≈ US$3)‑25 |
| Noodle soup | ¥20 (≈ US$3)‑35 |
| Beer (draft) | ¥15 (≈ US$3)‑25 |
| Taxi (first km) | ¥15 (≈ US$3)‑20 |
| Bus ticket | ¥2 (≈ under US$1)‑5 |
| Museum entry | Free (ticket required) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Hot‑spring water is 47‑50 °C (122 °F); limit soak time if sensitive.Hot‑spring water is 47‑122 °F (50 °C); limit soak time if sensitive.
- Some attractions close on Mondays; check before visiting.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire & ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire & ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Nanjing (check address); other embassies in Shanghai.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Nanjing ↔ Ma'anshan bus: about ¥120 (≈ US$17) round‑trip, 1 h each way (check)
- Taxi Nanjing ↔ Ma'anshan: ≈¥200‑250 one way
- Hot‑spring entry: ¥120 (≈ US$17) per adult
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 洗手间在哪里？ — Where is the bathroom? (xǐshǒujiān zài nǎlǐ?)
- 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?)
- 救命！ — Help! (jiùmìng!)
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 Ma'anshan. 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 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Nanjing for more museum time.
- Combine with a Yangtze river cruise from Nanjing.
Sources
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