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Xiandu
Spend half a day in Xiandu, see the main scenic spots and cable‑car peak; 4‑5 h total, then return to Lishui.
Xiandu is a 5A scenic area in Jinyun County, Lishui, offering pastoral scenery, historic temples and a cable‑car peak. It fits a half‑day visit from Lishui or a day‑trip from Hangzhou.
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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), Jan–Feb (cold, fewer services)
- Airports
- WNZ · HGH
- Nights
- 0.5
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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 Xiandu110 ▾
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 Xiandu, 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
- SafetyXiandu is generally safe; watch for occasional bus unreliability and keep an eye on personal belongings on crowded buses.
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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.
- AirportWNZ Wenzhou Longwan International Airport (About 2 h by taxi or bus; nearest major airport with domestic and limited international flights).
- Getting aroundBus (20 CNY (≈ US$3) scenic bus), walk or bike on the 6 km (3.7 mi) greenway, pedal‑car rental (30 CNY/30 min) and cable‑car (25 CNY (≈ US$4) one‑way, 40 CNY (≈ US$6) round‑trip).Bus (20 CNY (≈ US$3) scenic bus), walk or bike on the 3.7 mi (6 km) greenway, pedal‑car rental (30 CNY/30 min) and cable‑car (25 CNY (≈ US$4) one‑way, 40 CNY (≈ US$6) round‑trip).
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
- WNZ Wenzhou Longwan International Airport (About 2 h by taxi or bus; nearest major airport with domestic and limited international flights) · HGH Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (About 2.5 h by high-speed train + taxi; more flight options)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Dec (12 rain days), driest Jun (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Xiandu: 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
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
6 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°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
Bus (20 CNY scenic bus), walk or bike on the 6 km greenway, pedal‑car rental (30 CNY/30 min) and cable‑car (25 CNY one‑way, 40 CNY round‑trip).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: ≈ 1 h
Bus or taxi from Xiandu park entrance, about 30–40 km (19–25 mi)Bus or taxi from Xiandu park entrance, about 19–25 mi (30–40 km)
Base for accommodation and other Lishui attractions.
Door to door: ≈ 2 h total
High-speed train Jinyun → Hangzhou East, ~1 h 20 min
Longer travel; consider overnight if staying.
Door to door: ≈ 1.5 h
High-speed train Jinyun → Jinhua, about 40 min
Visit the Jinhua architecture park or the Double Dragon Cave.
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.
Lishui city hotels
Closest major accommodation, 30–40 km (19–25 mi) away; good base for a day-trip to Xiandu.Closest major accommodation, 19–25 mi (30–40 km) away; good base for a day-trip to Xiandu.
Jinyun county town
Basic guesthouses and hotels near the train station; closer to Xiandu than Lishui.
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
- ¥80–120 (≈ US$12–17) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥120–200 (≈ US$17–30) excl. bed
- High
- ¥200 (≈ US$30)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Entry fee (paid area) | ¥90 (≈ US$13) |
| Cable‑car one‑way | ¥25 (≈ US$4) |
| Cable‑car round‑trip | ¥40 (≈ US$6) |
| Pedal‑car (30 min) | ¥30 (≈ US$5) |
| Scenic bus ticket | ¥20 (≈ US$3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Public‑bus timetables are not published and service can be unreliable.
- Entry fee for the paid section of the park is 90 CNY (≈ US$13) (check for discounts).
- Taxi from the high‑speed rail station to the park entrance (5‑6 km (3.7 mi)) can be pricey; confirm fare before boarding.Taxi from the high‑speed rail station to the park entrance (5‑3.7 mi (6 km)) can be pricey; confirm fare before boarding.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Shanghai; Chinese visa required (check requirements).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- High‑speed train Jinyun → Lishui: about ¥30–40 (≈ US$5–6), 30 min (check)
- Taxi to park entrance (5 km): ≈ ¥70–90
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?)
- 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 Xiandu. 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), Jan–Feb (cold, fewer services) · 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
- secondaryWikidata – Xiandu
- secondaryWikivoyage: Xiandu, revision 4878782 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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