Major city · China
Maoming茂名
Spend half a day in Maoming for Open Pit Ecological Park and China’s First Beach; otherwise skip.
Maoming is a Guangdong port city with a petrochemical legacy, a modest public‑bus network and a few coastal and cultural sights. One full day covers the main attractions; longer stays are only for beach relaxation or business.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Oct–Nov
- avoid Jun–Sep (heat, typhoons)
- Airport
- ZHA
- Nights
- 0–1
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Maoming110 ▾
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 Maoming, 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
- SafetyMaoming is generally safe; stay alert for summer heat, traffic when crossing roads, and keep valuables secure on 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.
- AirportZHA Zhanjiang Wuchuan International (Direct bus to Maoming (~1 h); no airport in Maoming.).
- Getting aroundMunicipal buses (ring routes) are the main public transport; ring the bell to stop.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee¥15–¥25 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealClaypot Rice Noodles¥20–¥35 (≈ US$3–5)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))¥30–¥45 (≈ US$5–7)
- Metro or bus rideBus ridecheck¥2–¥5 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomCN¥150 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomCN¥250 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomCN¥400 (≈ US$60)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥80 (≈ US$12) · Mid CN¥120 (≈ US$17) · High CN¥200 (≈ US$30)
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
- ZHA Zhanjiang Wuchuan International (Direct bus to Maoming (~1 h); no airport in Maoming.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Feb
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Mar
not flagged
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Apr
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Dec
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Best: Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Maoming: 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
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Feb
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Mar
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
14 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
14 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Nov
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Dec
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 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
Municipal buses (ring routes) are the main public transport; ring the bell to stop. Taxis are available but may be scarce in peak heat.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Zhanjiang
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Bus from Maoming Railway Station, about 1 h
Coastal city with a larger airport and seafood market.
Gaozhou Immortals' Cave
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h round
Bus or taxi, ~1 h 15 min
Check opening times; may close in rainy season.
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 centre hotels
Near Maoming Railway Station; convenient for bus and train links.
Beach resorts
Along China’s First Beach; good for a night‑stay.
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 CNY (≈ US$12–17) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥120–200 CNY (≈ US$17–30) excl. bed
- High
- ¥200 (≈ US$30)+ CNY excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel room1 × 3 nights × CN¥250 | CN¥750 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × CN¥120 | CN¥720 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥245 per person per day, bed included | CN¥1,470≈ US$250 |
basic private room, city centre
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ¥15–¥25 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Claypot Rice Noodles | ¥20–¥35 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Taxi (5 km) | ¥30–¥45 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Bus ridecheck | ¥2–¥5 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No airport in Maoming; plan via Zhanjiang or Guangzhou.
- Buses can be infrequent and may skip stops unless you signal.
- Summer heat and occasional typhoons can make outdoor visits uncomfortable.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Maoming茂名
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请到这个地址To this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Guangzhou; other embassies in Beijing.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Maoming ↔ Zhanjiang airport bus: about ¥80 (≈ US$12) each way (check)
- Taxi within city centre (5 km): ≈¥30–¥45
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 公交站在哪里？ — Where is the bus stop? (gōngjiāo zhàn zài nǎlǐ?)
- 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 Maoming. 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 · avoid Jun–Sep (heat, typhoons) · 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
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night‑stay at a beach resort for a relaxed coastal experience.
- Include a day‑trip to Zhanjiang airport for onward travel.
Sources
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