Major city · China
Jiangyin江阴
Give Jiangyin one full day, or skip it: the Yangtze forts and Xu Xiake's house are the only reasons to come, and Wuxi or Suzhou do water towns better.
Jiangyin is a county-level port city on the south bank of the Yangtze, under Wuxi, about 40 km from Wuxi's airport. It has a riverfront park, two late-Qing forts, the birthplace of Ming travel writer Xu Xiake and a well-preserved canal town at Changjing. Most travellers pass through on the way between Wuxi, Nanjing and Shanghai; one night is enough, and only if the forts or Xu Xiake interest you.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid, plum rain), Chinese New Year week
- Airports
- WUX · CZX · SHA
- 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.
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 Jiangyin110 ▾
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 Jiangyin, 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
- SafetyJiangyin is a low-crime city and safe to walk by day.
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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.
- AirportWUX Wuxi Sunan Shuofang International (Closest airport, about 40 km (25 mi), 40–60 min by car or taxi).WUX Wuxi Sunan Shuofang International (Closest airport, about 25 mi (40 km), 40–60 min by car or taxi).
- Getting aroundThe centre is compact and walkable; use taxis or ride-hailing for the forts and Ebizui Park, which sit a few km north on the river.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee¥20–40 (≈ US$3–6)
- Street or quick mealNoodle soup or rice bowl¥15–35 (≈ US$3–5)
- Beerdraught in a bar / can at a shop¥20–40 (≈ US$3–6)¥5–10 (≈ US$1–2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxiBase fare about ¥10–20¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week¥50–100 (≈ US$7–14)
- Budget bedHostel or budget bed, a night, per personCN¥80 (≈ US$12)
- Mid-range bedMid-range double room, a night, per roomCN¥320 (≈ US$45)
- High-end bedMid-range double room, a night, per roomCN¥600 (≈ US$85)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥300 (≈ US$45) · Mid CN¥600 (≈ US$85) · High CN¥1,200 (≈ US$170)
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
- WUX Wuxi Sunan Shuofang International (Closest airport, about 40 km (25 mi), 40–60 min by car or taxi) · CZX Changzhou Benniu International (Second option; onward by high-speed rail or car) · SHA Shanghai Hongqiao / Pudong (Fly here for more choice, then high-speed rail via Wuxi or Shanghai)WUX Wuxi Sunan Shuofang International (Closest airport, about 25 mi (40 km), 40–60 min by car or taxi) · CZX Changzhou Benniu International (Second option; onward by high-speed rail or car) · SHA Shanghai Hongqiao / Pudong (Fly here for more choice, then high-speed rail via Wuxi or Shanghai)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Apr–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Dec (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Jiangyin: 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 (46°F)46°F (8°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
8 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
9 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
11 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
11 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 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
The centre is compact and walkable; use taxis or ride-hailing for the forts and Ebizui Park, which sit a few km north on the river. Shared bikes work for short hops. A city sightseeing bus runs roughly April–December on set routes and needs advance booking. High-speed rail from Jiangyin East Station links Wuxi, Nanjing and Shanghai.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Wuxi
goDoor to door: About 1 h
High-speed rail from Jiangyin East Station, or car
Bigger city with Lake Tai, gardens and the airport; easy onward base.
Suzhou
goDoor to door: 1.5–2 h
High-speed rail via Wuxi, then onward
Classical gardens and canals; better water-town base than Jiangyin.
Nanjing
overnightDoor to door: About 1.5–2 h
High-speed rail from Jiangyin East Station
Provincial capital with far more to see; sleep there, don't day-trip.
Changzhou
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
High-speed rail or car
Only worth it for a specific sight; otherwise skip.
Yangzhou
overnightDoor to door: 2–2.5 h
Car or rail via Wuxi/Nanjing
Too far for a return day; combine with a Nanjing trip.
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.
Chengjiang (city centre)
Government, Zhongshan Park, pedestrian street and most hotels; walkable core.
Near Jiangyin Railway Station
Daqiao South Road; practical for one night with bags and an early train.
Huangshan / riverfront
Ebizui Park and Huangshan Fort; quieter, fewer places to eat.
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
- ¥250–450 (≈ US$35–65) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥450–900 (≈ US$65–130) excl. bed
- High
- ¥900 (≈ US$130)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range double room1 × 1 night × CN¥320 | CN¥320 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥600 | CN¥1,200 |
| Airport transfer from Wuxi, one way1 × CN¥150 | CN¥150 |
| Taxi across the centre1 × CN¥20 | CN¥20 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × CN¥70 | CN¥140 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥183 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥1,007 per person per day, bed included | CN¥2,013≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in yuan; long-distance rail and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ¥20–40 (≈ US$3–6) |
| Noodle soup or rice bowl | ¥15–35 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Beer: draught in a bar / can at a shop | ¥20–40 (≈ US$3–6) / ¥5–10 (≈ US$1–2) |
| 5 km taxiBase fare about ¥10–20 | ¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Horseshoe crisp pastry (box) | ¥20–50 (≈ US$3–7) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | ¥50–100 (≈ US$7–14) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer humidity is high, often above 80%, and the plum rain season brings heavy rain.
- Some riverfront and fort sites have no English signage; download a translation app and offline maps.
- Bar Street venues and KTVs have no posted prices: agree the total before you order.
- Mobile payment (Alipay or WeChat Pay) is near-universal; set it up before you arrive, as cash is awkward.
- Check opening hours and any renovation closures for the forts and Xu Xiake's residence before travelling out.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
No embassies in Jiangyin; most countries have embassies in Beijing and consulates-general in Shanghai. US citizens: US Consulate General Shanghai.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Wuxi airport → Jiangyin centre, taxi: about ¥150 (≈ US$25), 40–60 min
- Taxi across the centre: ¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4)
- High-speed rail Jiangyin East → Wuxi: about ¥20–40 (≈ US$3–6), 20–30 min
Say or show
- 你好 — Hello (nǐ hǎo)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xiè xiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duō shǎo qián)
- 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kě yǐ shuā kǎ ma)
- 洗手间在哪里？ — Where is the toilet? (xǐ shǒu jiān zài nǎ lǐ)
- 我不懂 — I don't understand (wǒ bù dǒng)
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 Jiangyin. 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, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid, plum rain), Chinese New Year week · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for WUX and CZX: last trains and taxi fallback, field-checked.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Chengjiang centre, riverfront forts, Changjing.
- Place pages with verified hours for Huangshan Fort, Ebizui Park and Xu Xiake's Former Residence.
- Eat pages with last orders for the centre and Bar Street.