Major city · China
Liuzhou柳州
Spend 1–2 days in Liuzhou: a half‑day for the museums and parks, plus an evening for local food and a short walk along the river.
Liuzhou is an industrial hub in north‑Guangxi with easy rail and air links, a compact centre that can be explored on foot, and a range of free museums, parks and a famous noodle specialty. One full day covers the main sights; a second night adds a riverside dinner and a visit to the zoo or expo garden.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Oct–Nov, Mar–May
- avoid Jun–Sep (rainy season)
- Airport
- LZH
- Nights
- 1
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 Liuzhou110 ▾
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 Liuzhou, 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
- SafetyLiuzhou is generally safe; traffic can be busy, keep an eye on scooters and confirm taxi fares.
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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.
- AirportLZH Liuzhou Bailian Airport (Domestic flights; airport‑express bus to South Bus Station, ¥2 (≈ under US$1) fare.).
- Getting aroundCity buses cover most routes; taxis are among the cheapest in China.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))¥20–30 (≈ US$3–5)
- Metro or bus rideBus ride¥2 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketZoo entry¥20 (≈ US$3)
- Budget bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomCN¥300 (≈ US$45)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomCN¥500 (≈ US$70)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomCN¥900 (≈ US$130)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥80 (≈ US$12) · Mid CN¥150 (≈ US$25) · High CN¥250 (≈ US$35)
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
- LZH Liuzhou Bailian Airport (Domestic flights; airport‑express bus to South Bus Station, ¥2 fare.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
8°C (47°F)47°F (8°C)
Feb
not flagged
10°C (51°F)51°F (10°C)
Mar
Best
13°C (56°F)56°F (13°C)
Apr
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Avoid
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Avoid
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (14°C (58°F)58°F (14°C) low), wettest Jun (331 rain days), driest Feb (44). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Liuzhou: 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 (47°F)47°F (8°C)
14°C (58°F)58°F (14°C)
61 rd
Feb
10°C (51°F)51°F (10°C)
17°C (62°F)62°F (17°C)
44 rd
Mar
13°C (56°F)56°F (13°C)
19°C (67°F)67°F (19°C)
102 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
26°C (78°F)78°F (26°C)
136 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
30°C (85°F)85°F (30°C)
241 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
32°C (89°F)89°F (32°C)
331 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
33°C (92°F)92°F (33°C)
188 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
34°C (92°F)92°F (34°C)
175 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
32°C (89°F)89°F (32°C)
82 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
28°C (83°F)83°F (28°C)
54 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
59 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
48 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 cover most routes; taxis are among the cheapest in China. The centre is walkable; a cable‑car in Liyufeng Scenic Area costs ¥30 per ride.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Liyufeng Scenic Area
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Bus 4 or 6 from city centre, about 20 min
Cable‑car ¥30 each way; great views of karst peaks.
Liuzhou Zoo
goDoor to door: ≈25 min
Bus 25, 32 or 62, 15 min
Entry ¥20; pandas among 700 animals.
Malushan Rare Stones Exposition Garden
cautionDoor to door: ≈45 min
Bus 23 or 31, 30 min
Garden free, museum ¥50; check opening Monday.
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.
City Comfort Hotel Premier
River view rooms; central location, good for one night.
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)
- Mid
- ¥120–200 (≈ US$17–30)
- High
- ¥200 (≈ US$30)+
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 1 night × CN¥500 | CN¥500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥150 | CN¥300 |
| Airport‑express bus to South Bus Station2 × CN¥2 · check | CN¥4 |
| Bus day pass (city)2 × CN¥10 · check | CN¥20 |
| eSIM 7‑day data2 × CN¥120 · check | CN¥240 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥106 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥585 per person per day, bed included | CN¥1,170≈ US$170 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights and long‑distance rail excluded.
Prices of common things
| Luosifen bowl | ¥30–45 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Taxi (5 km) | ¥20–30 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Bus ride | ¥2 (≈ under US$1) |
| Zoo entry | ¥20 (≈ US$3) |
| Cable‑car | ¥30 (≈ US$5) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus routes may change; check local timetables.
- Some museums close on Mondays.
- Taxi fares are low but confirm price before starting.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
US consulate in Guangzhou; nearest Chinese embassy in Beijing.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → South Bus Station (bus): ¥2 (≈ under US$1), 10‑15 min
- City bus single ride: ¥2 (≈ under US$1) (check)
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 洗手间在哪里？ — Where is the bathroom? (xǐshǒujiān zài nǎlǐ?)
- 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?)
- 我要打车 — I need a taxi (wǒ yào dǎ chē)
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 Liuzhou. 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: Oct–Nov, Mar–May · avoid Jun–Sep (rainy season) · 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
- Rail‑to‑hotel contract for Liuzhou Railway Station (check train times).
- Bus‑to‑sightseeing loops with rescue anchors at museums and parks.
Sources
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