Major city · China
Nanxun
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Nanxun; arrive from Huzhou by bus (≈¥10, 1 h) and explore on foot.
Nanxun is a small Jiangnan water town with tranquil canals, silk‑merchant mansions and gardens. It fits a half‑day visit if you focus on the ancient town centre, or a full day if you add a night boat ride and museum stops. No train station; the nearest hub is Huzhou (≈50 km).
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, rain), Dec–Feb (cold, damp)
- Airport
- HGH
- Nights
- 1
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 Nanxun110 ▾
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 Nanxun, 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
- SafetyNanxun is generally safe for tourists; watch for traffic on bridges and keep belongings secure on night boat rides.
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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.
- AirportHGH Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (Main airport for Nanxun; 1.5 h drive via G50 expressway).
- Getting aroundThe ancient town is compact; walk everywhere (5‑10 min between sights).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee¥15–¥30 (≈ US$3–5)
- Metro or bus rideBus from Hangzhou¥10–¥25 (≈ US$2–4)
- Budget bedBudget hotel/hostel, a night, per personCN¥350 (≈ US$50)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per roomCN¥1,200 (≈ US$170)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per roomCN¥1,800 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥150 (≈ US$25) · Mid CN¥300 (≈ US$45) · High CN¥500 (≈ US$70)
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
- HGH Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (Main airport for Nanxun; 1.5 h drive via G50 expressway)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
not flagged
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
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
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jun (196 rain days), driest Dec (53). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Nanxun: 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
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
73 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
85 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
122 rd
Apr
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
130 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
155 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
196 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
158 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
142 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
158 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
80 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
67 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
53 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
The ancient town is compact; walk everywhere (5‑10 min between sights). Auto‑rickshaws (嘟嘟車) cost ¥10 for short trips.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Huzhou
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus from Nanxun bus station, about 1 h, ¥10–¥15 (≈ US$2–3)
Huzhou offers pagodas, Taihu Lake and a modern tourist service centre.
Hangzhou
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h including transfer
High‑speed train from Huzhou station, about 30 min, ¥30–¥45 (≈ US$5–7)
Day trip for West Lake; early start needed to fit 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.
Volks Mehood Hotel
Budget option, central, €50/night
Yuemutang Villa Hotel
Mid‑range, riverside, €80/night
Shangyuge Eaglewood Hot Spring Hotel
Higher‑end with hot‑spring, €150/night
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
- ¥150–250 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥250–400 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- High
- ¥400 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel1 × 1 night × CN¥1,200 | CN¥1,200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥300 | CN¥600 |
| Bus Huzhou ↔ Nanxun round‑trip2 × CN¥20 · check | CN¥40 |
| Boat ticket (day)2 × CN¥80 · check | CN¥160 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × CN¥1,500 · check | CN¥3,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥500 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥2,750 per person per day, bed included | CN¥5,500≈ US$800 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Boat ride (day) | ¥80 (≈ US$12) |
| Night boat ride | ¥100–¥120 (≈ US$14–17) |
| Auto‑rickshaw within town | ¥10 (≈ US$2) |
| Bus from Hangzhou | ¥10–¥25 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Coffee | ¥15–¥30 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Nanxun braised pork knuckle | ¥30–¥50 (≈ US$5–7) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus from Huzhou or Hangzhou costs ¥10–¥25 (≈ US$2–4); check latest fares.
- Summer heat and plum‑rain season (Jun–Aug) can be uncomfortable.
- Winter is damp and cold; indoor heating is limited.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
US consulate in Shanghai; other embassies in Beijing.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Hangzhou → Nanxun bus: about ¥20 (≈ US$3), 1.5 h (check)
- Nanxun auto‑rickshaw: ¥10 (≈ US$2) per short ride
- Boat ride (day): ¥80 (≈ US$12) per shared boat
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?)
- 我要去湖州的公交 — I need a bus to Huzhou (wǒ yào qù Húzhōu de gōngjiāo)
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 Nanxun. 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: Apr–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, rain), Dec–Feb (cold, damp) · 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
- 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
- secondaryWikidata – Nanxun
- secondaryWikivoyage: Nanxun, revision 5204978 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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