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Jinggangshan井冈山
Two days: one for the revolutionary museums and Ciping town, one for the Longtan waterfalls and forest hikes. Skip if you have no interest in 20th-century Chinese history.
Jinggangshan is a mountain town in western Jiangxi, known as the cradle of the Chinese Communist Revolution. Most visitors come for the Jinggangshan Revolution Museum, the former residences of Mao Zedong and Zhu De in Ciping, and the Longtan waterfall cluster. The area is green and forested, with hiking trails and viewpoints. Two days cover the main sights; one day is enough if you only want the museum and a short walk.
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- Weather
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- Currency
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- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Dec–Feb (cold, some trails icy)
- Airport
- JGS
- Nights
- 2
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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 ▾
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- 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
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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 Jinggangshan, 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
- SafetyJinggangshan is 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.
- AirportcheckJGS Jinggangshan Airport (About 1 h by taxi to Ciping; flights from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Xiamen (check)).
- Getting aroundLocal buses connect Ciping, the museum and Longtan.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealBowl of noodles¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from Ciping to Longtancheck¥30–50 (≈ US$5–7)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entrycheck¥60 (≈ US$9)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personCN¥60 (≈ US$9)
- Mid-range bedStandard double room, a night, per roomCN¥300 (≈ US$45)
- High-end bedStandard double room, a night, per roomCN¥600 (≈ US$85)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥250 (≈ US$35) · Mid CN¥450 (≈ US$65) · High CN¥800 (≈ US$120)
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
- JGS Jinggangshan Airport (About 1 h by taxi to Ciping; flights from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Xiamen (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°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
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Mar (18 rain days), driest Nov (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Jinggangshan: 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
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
12 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
14 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
18 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
17 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
18 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
16 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 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
Local buses connect Ciping, the museum and Longtan. Taxis are available but scarce; negotiate the fare before getting in. Many sights are within walking distance of each other in Ciping.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
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.
Ciping
The main town, close to the museum and most revolutionary sites; most hotels and restaurants here.
Longtan area
Near the waterfall park; quieter, fewer dining options, good for hikers.
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
- ¥200–350 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥350–600 (≈ US$50–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥600 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Standard double room1 × 2 nights × CN¥300 | CN¥600 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × CN¥450 | CN¥1,800 |
| Airport to Ciping taxi (one way)1 × CN¥150 · check | CN¥150 |
| Local bus day pass2 × CN¥30 · check | CN¥60 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × CN¥80 | CN¥160 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥277 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥762 per person per day, bed included | CN¥3,047≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in yuan; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bowl of noodles | ¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Local meal in a restaurant | ¥40–80 (≈ US$6–12) |
| Bottle of water | ¥2–4 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi from Ciping to Longtancheck | ¥30–50 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Museum entrycheck | ¥60 (≈ US$9) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The museum may close for renovation: check the official site before visiting.
- Longtan involves many steps; wear sturdy shoes and carry water.
- Some trails are unmarked; download offline maps or hire a local guide.
- Last buses from Longtan to Ciping leave around 17:00 (check).Last buses from Longtan to Ciping leave around 5:00 PM (check).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- JGS airport → Ciping: taxi about ¥150 (≈ US$25), about 1 h (check)
- Ciping → Longtan: taxi about ¥40 (≈ US$6), about 20 min (check)
Say or show
- 你好 — Hello (nǐ hǎo)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xiè xie)
- 多少钱？ — How much? (duō shǎo qián?)
- 我不明白 — I don't understand (wǒ bù míng bái)
- 厕所在哪里？ — Where is the toilet? (cè suǒ zài nǎ lǐ?)
Mandarin is the main language; English is rarely spoken outside hotels.
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 Jinggangshan. 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–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Dec–Feb (cold, some trails icy) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the museum, Longtan and Ciping walking route with opening hours and entry fees.
- Eat pages for local dishes (emperor dish, Yongxin dog, fried duck blood).
- Transport page with bus schedules from JGS airport and nearby cities.
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