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Tengzhou滕州
Spend a half‑day in Tengzhou to see the museum and wetland, then head back; one night optional if you want a hot‑spring stay.
Tengzhou is a small city in Shandong with a few museums, a wetland park and a hot‑spring resort. It is reachable by high‑speed rail from Jinan or Qingdao, and most sights fit into a half‑day; a night is useful only for the hot‑spring resort.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
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- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, rainy)
- Airport
- TNA
- Nights
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Tengzhou110 ▾
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 Tengzhou, 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
- SafetyTengzhou is low‑risk; typical city safety applies.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and 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.
- AirportTNA Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport.
- Getting aroundCity buses (e.g., K106, K209) link the high‑speed rail station with museums and parks; taxis are cheap and widely available.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (chain)¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealNoodle bowl¥20–35 (≈ US$3–5)
- BeerBeer (draft)¥12–20 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))¥30–45 (≈ US$5–7)
- Metro or bus rideBus fare¥2–3 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry¥5–10 (≈ US$1–2)
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
- TNA Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tengzhou: 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
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
12 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
10 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
12 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 (e.g., K106, K209) link the high‑speed rail station with museums and parks; taxis are cheap and widely available. Walking is fine for central sights.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Yingtai Ecological Hot Spring Resort
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Taxi or bus K209 from city centre, ~15 km (9.3 mi)Taxi or bus K209 from city centre, ~9.3 mi (15 km)
Entry ¥60; good for a relaxing evening.
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.
Tengzhou Hotel
Double rooms from ¥300, free Wi‑Fi
Binjiang International Hotel
Double rooms from ¥600, free parking
Hanting Hotel
Double rooms from ¥200, free Wi‑Fi
Shangkeyou Hotel
Double rooms from ¥110, cheap
Gelinhaotai Hotel
Double rooms from ¥120, free Wi‑Fi
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
- ¥300–500 (≈ US$45–70) excl. bed
- High
- ¥600 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range double room1 × 1 night × CN¥400 | CN¥400 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥300 | CN¥600 |
| High‑speed rail ticket Jinan–Tengzhou (round trip)2 × CN¥180 · check | CN¥360 |
| Taxi city centre → hot‑spring resort2 × CN¥50 · check | CN¥100 |
| eSIM data week2 × CN¥250 · check | CN¥500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥196 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥1,078 per person per day, bed included | CN¥2,156≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate in yuan; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (chain) | ¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Noodle bowl | ¥20–35 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Beer (draft) | ¥12–20 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Taxi (5 km) | ¥30–45 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Bus fare | ¥2–3 (≈ under US$1) |
| Museum entry | ¥5–10 (≈ US$1–2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus schedules may vary on holidays – check locally.
- Hot‑spring resort entry fee is ¥60 (≈ US$9); bring cash.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Jinan (check address); other embassies in Beijing.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Jinan → Tengzhou high‑speed rail: ≈¥180 one way (check)
- Taxi city centre → hot‑spring resort: ≈¥50 (check)
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxie)
- 多少钱？ — How much? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 厕所在哪里？ — Where is the toilet? (cèsuǒ zài nǎlǐ?)
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 Tengzhou. 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, rainy) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 5 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at a hot‑spring resort for a spa break.
- Combine with a visit to Jinan (2 h by train) for a longer itinerary.
Sources
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