Major city · China
Heijing黑井
Half a day is enough to walk the alleys and see the salt works; one night if you want to hike the hills and eat the local salt-heavy dishes.
Heijing is a former salt-mining town in Central Yunnan, reachable by train from Kunming or bus from Chuxiong. Its main draw is wandering the old alleys, visiting the ancient salt factory and the Wu family compound, and hiking to hilltop pavilions. The town is compact and can be seen in a few hours, but staying overnight gives you a quieter evening and time for the hills.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and rainy), Chinese New Year (crowded)
- Airport
- KMG
- Nights
- 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 Heijing110 ▾
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 Heijing, 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
- SafetyHeijing is very safe for tourists.
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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 (Then train to Guangtong (1.5 h) and bus to Heijing (1.5 h)).
- Getting aroundWalk everywhere inside the old town.
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 on main street¥15–30 (≈ US$3–5)
- Budget bedSimple guest house room, a night, per roomCN¥40 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedSimple guest house room, a night, per roomCN¥80 (≈ US$12)
- High-end bedSimple guest house room, a night, per roomCN¥150 (≈ US$25)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥100 (≈ US$14) · Mid CN¥200 (≈ US$30) · High CN¥400 (≈ US$60)
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 (Then train to Guangtong (1.5 h) and bus to Heijing (1.5 h))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Feb
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18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Mar
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Apr
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jul (18 rain days), driest Jan (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Heijing: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Mar
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
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Apr
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Jul
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
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Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
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Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Dec
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
4 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
Walk everywhere inside the old town. Horse carriages from the train station to town cost ¥5; they also run to the old salt works. A city entrance ticket (¥30) is required and covers the Wu house, salt factory and guild hall.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 3 h
Bus from Heijing, about 2.5 h
Chuxiong has a Yi museum and good food; a full day trip.
Door to door: About 2 h
Bus from Heijing, about 1.5 h
Lufeng has dinosaur fossils; half a day.
Door to door: About 5–6 h
Bus to Chuxiong then train to Dali, about 4–5 h total
Too far for a day trip; combine with a longer Yunnan itinerary.
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.
Old town (east side of river)
Simple guest houses from ¥40; courtyard houses like Wujia Family Compound from ¥220
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
| Simple guest house room1 × 1 night × CN¥80 | CN¥80 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥200 | CN¥400 |
| City entrance ticket2 × CN¥30 | CN¥60 |
| Horse carriage from station to town2 × CN¥5 | CN¥10 |
| Bus Heijing → Chuxiong2 × CN¥50 · check | CN¥100 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥65 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥358 per person per day, bed included | CN¥715≈ US$100 |
2026 estimate in yuan; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| City entrance ticket | ¥30 (≈ US$5) |
| Horse carriage from station to town | ¥5 (≈ under US$1) |
| Simple meal on main street | ¥15–30 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Guest house room | ¥40–150 (≈ US$6–25) |
| Courtyard house room (Wujia compound) | ¥200–350 (≈ US$30–50) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The city entrance ticket (¥30 (≈ US$5)) is checked at the Wu house, salt factory and guild hall; buy it at the ticket office or at any of those sites.
- Horse carriages stop at the ticket office; you must buy the ticket before entering town.
- Last trains and buses leave in the afternoon; check the return schedule before arriving.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
Most foreign embassies are in Beijing; consulates in Kunming (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kunming → Guangtong (train): about ¥50–100 (≈ US$7–14), 1.5 h (check)
- Guangtong → Heijing (bus): about ¥20–30 (≈ US$3–5), 1.5 h (check)
- Horse carriage station → town: ¥5 (≈ under US$1)
Say or show
- 你好 — Hello (nǐ hǎo)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xiè xiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much? (duō shǎo qián?)
- 我不懂 — I don't understand (wǒ bù dǒng)
- 厕所在哪里？ — Where is the toilet? (cè suǒ 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 Heijing. 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: Mar–May, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and rainy), Chinese New Year (crowded) · 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
- 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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