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Voykit pocket guide · China
Nanyang
南阳
Spend 1–2 days in Nanyang: see Zhang Heng's tomb, Nanyang Museum and the Memorial Temple of Marquis Wu; stay central and use city buses.
Nanyang, in southwest Henan, offers a compact historic core with several museums and ancient tombs. One full day covers the main attractions; a second day lets you explore nearby temples or a jade carving festival if it aligns with your dates.
- Country
- China
- Local name
- 南阳
- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jan–Feb (cold), Jul–Aug (hot, rain)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- CNY
- Money
- Alipay and WeChat Pay accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex cards; single payments over ¥200 carry a fee of about 3% on a foreign card (smaller ones are free), and per-payment and yearly caps apply — check the app. Keep a second way to pay.
- Daily spend
- Budget ¥80–120 CNY excl. bed · Mid ¥150–250 CNY excl. bed · High ¥300 CNY+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- A roaming eSIM from outside China routes traffic through its home network, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN — the simplest setup.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire 119 · Ambulance 120
- Plugs
- Types A, C, I · 220 V · 50 Hz · Many sockets take flat two-pin (A), round two-pin (C) and angled three-pin (I) plugs; UK plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: No tip; upmarket hotels add 10–15% service.; Taxis and DiDi: No tip.; Tour guides and drivers: Expected on organised tours: about ¥100–200 a day for a guide, ¥50–100 for a driver.; Hotel porters: Not expected; ¥10–20 in luxury hotels.
- Water
- Not for drinking from the tap; bottled water ¥2–5, and kettles and free bottles in hotel rooms. Restaurants serve hot water or tea.
- Toilets
- Public toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls. Carry tissues — many have no paper.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Nanyang Sugar Roast pastry | ¥5–8 |
| Henan Stewed Beef (small bowl) | ¥20–30 |
| Pan‑fried bun (黄河口水煎包) | ¥3–5 |
| Bus ride | ¥2–3 |
| Museum entry | Free |
| Memorial Temple of Marquis Wu entry | ¥60 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- NNY · Nanyang Jiangying Airport
- Bus K4 links airport to city centre and Nanyang Railway Station
Typical fares
- Airport → city centre (bus K4)
- ≈¥15, 30 min
- City bus day pass
- ≈¥30 per day
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
City buses (numbers 13, 35, g11, etc.) connect the airport, railway stations and major sights; taxis are available but can be pricey.
See and do
Known for
- Zhang Heng's Tomb
- Nanyang Museum
- Memorial Temple of Marquis Wu
- Jade carving heritage
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Zhang Heng's Tomb | Bus S202 or S203 to Shiqiao, then walk 5 min | ≈30 min |
| Jade Carving Festival (Sept 25) | Bus to Zhenping County, then local transport | ≈2 h |
Sleep
- Sunlight Hotel
- Central, near National Road 312; standard and deluxe rooms, on‑site restaurants
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | 对不起duìbuqǐ |
| Thank you | 谢谢xièxiè |
| How much is it? | 多少钱？duōshǎo qián? |
| Can I pay by card? | 可以刷卡吗？kěyǐ shuākǎ ma? |
| Where is the toilet? | 厕所在哪里？cèsuǒ zài nǎlǐ? |
| Help! | 救命！jiùmìng! |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and a nod; use surnames with a title; avoid: Hugs and cheek kisses
- Face: Disagree privately and indirectly; avoid: Correcting or embarrassing someone in front of others
- Gifts: Give with two hands; expect the gift to be refused once or twice and opened later; avoid: Clocks, umbrellas, white flowers, sets of four
- Business cards: Present and receive with both hands, read it, keep it on the table; avoid: Writing on it or pocketing it at once
- Queues and crowds: Hold your ground politely in scrums at buses and lifts; avoid: Taking pushing personally
- Temples: Walk clockwise around Tibetan stupas and prayer wheels; remove hats; avoid: Touching statues or photographing where signs forbid
- Politics: Listen; follow your host's lead; avoid: Raising Tibet, Taiwan, Xinjiang, 1989 or the party leadership
- Numbers and colour: Red and 8 are lucky; red envelopes carry money gifts; avoid: Writing names in red; the number 4
Scams and watch-outs
- Bus schedules may change on holidays – check local timetables.
- Some museums close on Mondays; verify opening days before visiting.
Generally safe; watch personal belongings on crowded buses and keep an eye on traffic when crossing streets.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Nanyang yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Zhang Heng's Tomb
- Nanyang Museum
- Memorial Temple of Marquis Wu
- Jade carving heritage
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Nanyang, revision 5289720 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5289720
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/nanyang). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.