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Zhangguying village张谷英村
Half a day: see Ming-dynasty clan houses and a creek running through them, then head back to Yueyang or Changsha. One night if you want the quiet after the day-trippers leave.
Zhangguying is a single-family Ming-dynasty village 80 km southeast of Yueyang, Hunan. All the houses are linked by halls and walkways under dark wooden roofs. You can see the whole place in 2–3 hours, eat tofu, and leave. The appeal is the intact layout, not any single sight.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Chinese New Year week
- Airports
- CSX · YYA
- Nights
- 0–1
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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
Emergency numbers for Zhangguying village110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Zhangguying village, 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
- SafetyVery safe; the main risk is slippery stone paths after rain and limited medical facilities.
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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.
- AirportcheckCSX Changsha Huanghua International (About 2 h by bus or taxi to Zhangguying; check).
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealSimple meal (noodles or rice with vegetables)¥15–30 (≈ US$3–5)
- Metro or bus rideBus Yueyang–Zhangguying, one waycheck¥30 (≈ US$5)
- Museum or sight ticketVillage entry feecheck¥50 (≈ US$7)
- Budget bedBudget hotel in Yueyang, a night, per roomCN¥120 (≈ US$17)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥150 (≈ US$25) · Mid CN¥300 (≈ US$45) · High CN¥600 (≈ US$85)
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
- CSX Changsha Huanghua International (About 2 h by bus or taxi to Zhangguying; check) · YYA Yueyang Sanhe Airport (Smaller airport, about 1.5 h by bus or taxi; check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
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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
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
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Apr (16 rain days), driest Dec (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Zhangguying village: 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)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
15 rd
Apr
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
16 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
15 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 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 village is walkable. A path up the small hill behind gives a panoramic view of the rooftops.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 2 h
Bus from Yueyang bus station (Balingzhong lu), about 1.5 h
Most visitors come from Yueyang; return the same day.
Door to door: About 3 h
Bus or taxi via Yueyang, about 2.5–3 h total
Doable as a long day trip but better combined with Yueyang.
Pingjiang County
skipDoor to door: About 1 h
Hitchhike or taxi east from the main road; check
No public transport; only for adventurous travellers.
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.
In the village (homestays near the creek)
Simple rooms, about ¥100 for a double; book through the homestay owner or ask at the village entrance.
Yueyang city
More choices and higher comfort; 1.5 h bus ride each way.
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
- ¥100–200 (≈ US$14–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥200–400 (≈ US$30–60) excl. bed
- High
- ¥400 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Homestay double room1 × 1 night × CN¥100 | CN¥100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥150 | CN¥300 |
| Bus Yueyang–Zhangguying, round trip2 × CN¥60 · check | CN¥120 |
| Village entry fee2 × CN¥50 · check | CN¥100 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥62 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥341 per person per day, bed included | CN¥682≈ US$100 |
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2026 estimate in yuan; transport from Yueyang excluded.
Prices of common things
| Homestay double roomcheck | ¥100 (≈ US$14) |
| You Doufu (oil-fried tofu), portion | ¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Simple meal (noodles or rice with vegetables) | ¥15–30 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Bus Yueyang–Zhangguying, one waycheck | ¥30 (≈ US$5) |
| Village entry feecheck | ¥50 (≈ US$7) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Buses from Yueyang may drop you at the new town, not the old village; ask for 'gu zhen' (old town).
- Homestays are basic: shared bathroom, no heating in winter.
- No English signage; have the Chinese name (张谷英村) ready on your phone.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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请到张谷英村To Zhangguying Village, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
Nearest consulates in Guangzhou or Shanghai; embassies in Beijing. Check <a href="/china/visa-requirements">china visa requirements</a>.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Yueyang → Zhangguying: about ¥30 (≈ US$5), 1.5 h (check)
- Taxi Yueyang → Zhangguying: ¥150–200 (≈ US$25–30) (check)
Say or show
- 你好 — Hello (nǐ hǎo)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xiè xiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much? (duō shǎo qián)
- 古镇 — Old town (gǔ zhèn)
- 公交车在哪里？ — Where is the bus? (gōng jiāo chē zài nǎ lǐ)
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 Zhangguying village. 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 and humid), Chinese New Year week · month by month →
- 2 airports 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
- 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
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