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Voykit pocket guide · China
Qingyuan
Spend 1–2 days in Qingyuan for nature, hot springs and nearby cultural sites; a day trip to Yingde or Lianzhou fits.
Qingyuan, north of the Pearl River Delta, offers scenic rivers, caves, hot springs and ethnic‑minority villages. Its attractions are spread across districts, so a short base plus day trips works best.
- Country
- China
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- check
- 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 ¥200–350 excl. bed · Mid ¥350–600 excl. bed · High ¥600+ 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 |
|---|---|
| Local chicken dish | ¥30–50 |
| Hot‑spring entry | ¥60–120 |
| Bus ride within city | ¥2–5 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | ¥30–45 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CAN · Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
- 30 km (19 mi) south, main gateway for Qingyuan19 mi (30 km) south, main gateway for Qingyuan
Typical fares
- Guangzhou → Qingyuan train
- ≈¥15, 45 min (check)
- Taxi 5 km in Qingyuan
- ≈¥35
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
Trains to Qingyuan Station (15 km (9.3 mi) east) from Guangzhou (<1 h, ¥10–17). Buses from Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong (1.5–4.5 h). Taxis and local buses serve districts; hire a car for remote sites.Trains to Qingyuan Station (9.3 mi (15 km) east) from Guangzhou (<1 h, ¥10–17). Buses from Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong (1.5–4.5 h). Taxis and local buses serve districts; hire a car for remote sites.
See and do
Known for
- Feixia Scenic Area
- Feilai Temple
- Underground River of Lianzhou
- Huanghua Lake
- Hot springs in Qingxin County
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Yingde – Baojing Palace | Train to Yingde (≈50 km (31 mi) NE, 45 min) then local transportTrain to Yingde (≈31 mi (50 km) NE, 45 min) then local transport | ≈1 h total |
| Lianzhou – Underground River | Bus from Qingyuan (≈150 km (93 mi) N, 2 h) or car hireBus from Qingyuan (≈93 mi (150 km) N, 2 h) or car hire | ≈2 h total |
| Fogang – Huanghua Lake | Bus to Fogang (≈40 km (25 mi) NE, 1 h) then local transportBus to Fogang (≈25 mi (40 km) NE, 1 h) then local transport | ≈1.5 h total |
Sleep
- Green Recirt
- Budget option, basic rooms
- Gehao Holiday Hotel
- Mid‑range, city centre
- Sofitel Riverside Qingyuan
- Splurge, riverside luxury
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | 对不起duìbuqǐ |
| Thank you | 谢谢xièxiè |
| How much? | 多少钱？duōshǎo qián? |
| Where is the bus stop? | 公交站在哪里？gōngjiāo zhàn zài nǎlǐ? |
| Can I pay by card? | 可以刷卡吗？kěyǐ shuākǎ ma? |
| Toilet? | 厕所在哪里？cèsuǒ zài nǎlǐ? |
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
- No airport in Qingyuan; rely on Guangzhou.
- Ticket prices for train (¥10–17) and bus vary; check latest schedules.
- Some attractions (e.g., Feixia) charge entry (≈¥60).
Qingyuan is generally safe for tourists; keep valuables secure on public transport and check weather before mountain trips.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Qingyuan yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Feixia Scenic Area
- Feilai Temple
- Underground River of Lianzhou
- Huanghua Lake
- Hot springs in Qingxin County
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: Qingyuan, revision 5300930 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5300930
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/qingyuan). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.