Major city · China
Qujing曲靖
Skip Qujing unless you have a train stop there; a half‑day visit (2–3 h) covers the Bund market and one park.
Qujing is a blue‑collar city of 6 million in eastern Yunnan. It has a few sights – the Qujing Bund market, Jingning Pagoda, Tiansheng Cave and a film‑set park – but limited tourist infrastructure. Most visitors pass through on the Kunming‑Kunming South rail corridor, so a short stop (2–3 h) is enough unless you plan a side‑trip to nearby nature parks.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (rainy, hot)
- Airport
- KMG
- Nights
- 0–1
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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Qujing110 ▾
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 Qujing, 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
- SafetyQujing is generally safe; petty theft is low but keep belongings secure in crowded markets.
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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.
- AirportKMG Kunming Changshui International Airport (Nearest major airport, about 1–2 h by train or bus).
- Getting aroundCity buses ¥2 (≈ under US$1), taxis ¥4–10 (≈ US$1–2) (metered) or Didi app; dock‑less e‑bikes ¥2 (≈ under US$1) for 30 min.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealLocal noodle bowl¥8–15 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi start¥4–10 (≈ US$1–2)
- Metro or bus rideCity bus¥2 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBudget guesthouse, a night, per personCN¥80 (≈ US$12)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥30 (≈ US$5) · Mid CN¥70 (≈ US$10) · High CN¥130 (≈ US$19)
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
- KMG Kunming Changshui International Airport (Nearest major airport, about 1–2 h by train or bus)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
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14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Care
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Care
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Dec (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Qujing: 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
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
10 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
14 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°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 ¥2, taxis ¥4–10 (metered) or Didi app; dock‑less e‑bikes ¥2 for 30 min. All signs bilingual.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kunming
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
High‑speed train from Qujing North, about 1 h
Capital of Yunnan; many more attractions.
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.
No major tourist hotels; stay in Kunming (1‑2 h by train) or local budget inns
Check online listings for Qujing guesthouses
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
- ¥30–50 CNY (≈ US$5–7) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥60–100 CNY (≈ US$9–14) excl. bed
- High
- ¥120 (≈ US$17)+ CNY excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget guesthouse1 × 1 night × CN¥120 | CN¥120 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × CN¥70 | CN¥70 |
| High‑speed train Qujing‑Kunming (round‑trip)1 × CN¥200 · Check schedule | CN¥200 |
| City bus fare1 × CN¥2 · check | CN¥2 |
| eSIM data (7 days)1 × CN¥150 · check | CN¥150 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥54 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥596 per person per day, bed included | CN¥596≈ US$85 |
Check online listings
2026 estimate in CNY; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Taxi start | ¥4–10 (≈ US$1–2) |
| City bus | ¥2 (≈ under US$1) |
| Dock‑less bike (30 min) | ¥2 (≈ under US$1) |
| Jingning Pagoda shuttle | ¥10 (≈ US$2) |
| Emerald Mountain set entrance | ¥10 (≈ US$2) |
| Local noodle bowl | ¥8–15 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- High‑speed rail station is 30 min outside the centre; allow travel time.
- Ride‑sharing apps may need a Chinese phone number.
- Summer rain can cause occasional road delays.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
US consulate is in Kunming; check address before travel.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Qujing Train Station → Kunming (high‑speed): about ¥150 (≈ US$25) one‑way (check)
- Taxi within city (first km): ¥4–6 (≈ under US$1)
- Bus fare: ¥2 (≈ under US$1)
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 厕所在哪里？ — Where is the bathroom? (cèsuǒ zài nǎlǐ?)
- 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?)
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 Qujing. 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–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (rainy, hot) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Kunming for broader Yunnan experience.
- Consider a bus to the Stone Forest (≈2 h) for a day trip.
Sources
- officialQujing official site
- secondaryWikidata – Qujing
- secondaryWikivoyage: Qujing, revision 5290245 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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