Major city · China
Xiapu霞浦
Spend a half‑day for mudflat photography and seafood; add a night if you want beach relaxation or a homestay experience.
Xiapu County in Fujian offers striking tidal mudflats, fresh seafood and traditional She culture. It is reachable by a short train from Fuzhou, making it a good side‑trip for a day or an overnight stay for deeper immersion.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (typhoon risk)
- Airport
- FOQ
- Nights
- 0.5–1
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 Xiapu110 ▾
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 Xiapu, 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
- SafetyXiapu is generally safe for tourists; stay alert for summer typhoons, keep valuables secure, and verify transport schedules during holidays.
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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.
- AirportFOQ Fuzhou Changle International Airport (About 150 km (93 mi), 1‑hour train to Xiapu).FOQ Fuzhou Changle International Airport (About 93 mi (150 km), 1‑hour train to Xiapu).
- Getting aroundLocal buses (¥2 (≈ under US$1)‑¥10 (≈ US$2)) connect the centre to mudflat spots; taxis start at ¥8 (≈ US$2); bike rentals ¥20 (≈ US$3)‑¥50 (≈ US$7) per day…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café)¥25–¥40 (≈ US$4–6)
- Street or quick mealSeafood street meal¥80–¥120 (≈ US$12–17) per person
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi start fare¥8 (≈ US$2)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥150–250 (≈ US$25–35) · Mid ¥300–450 (≈ US$45–65) · High ¥500 (≈ US$70)+
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
- FOQ Fuzhou Changle International Airport (About 150 km (93 mi), 1‑hour train to Xiapu)FOQ Fuzhou Changle International Airport (About 93 mi (150 km), 1‑hour train to Xiapu)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
13°C (56°F)56°F (13°C)
Feb
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
21°C (69°F)69°F (21°C)
May
Best
25°C (78°F)78°F (25°C)
Jun
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (85°F)85°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (78°F)78°F (25°C)
Nov
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Dec
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C) low), wettest Jun (241 rain days), driest Dec (48). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Xiapu: 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
13°C (56°F)56°F (13°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
57 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
77 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
131 rd
Apr
21°C (69°F)69°F (21°C)
14°C (58°F)58°F (14°C)
119 rd
May
25°C (78°F)78°F (25°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
157 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
241 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (78°F)78°F (26°C)
135 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (78°F)78°F (26°C)
210 rd
Sep
29°C (85°F)85°F (29°C)
23°C (74°F)74°F (23°C)
111 rd
Oct
25°C (78°F)78°F (25°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
49 rd
Nov
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
15°C (58°F)58°F (15°C)
61 rd
Dec
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10°C (49°F)49°F (10°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
Local buses (¥2‑¥10) connect the centre to mudflat spots; taxis start at ¥8; bike rentals ¥20‑¥50 per day; rideshare apps like Didi available for remote villages.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
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.
Xiapu Grand Hotel
City‑centre, restaurant and fitness, good for one night
Bapao Homestay
Rural homestay, quiet surroundings, ideal for photography stays
Dongshan Resort
Resort with pool and spa, suited for longer relaxation
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
- ¥150–250 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥300–450 (≈ US$45–65) excl. bed
- High
- ¥500 (≈ US$70)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café) | ¥25–¥40 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Seafood street meal | ¥80–¥120 (≈ US$12–17) per person |
| Taxi start fare | ¥8 (≈ US$2) |
| Bike rental (day) | ¥20–¥50 (≈ US$3–7) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Typhoon season (Jul–Aug) can disrupt transport; check forecasts
- No regular passenger ferries; only private boats for short tours
- Train and bus schedules may vary on holidays; confirm times
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Xiapu霞浦
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请到这个地址To this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
US consular services are in Fuzhou; check the US Embassy website for details.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Fuzhou → Xiapu train: about ¥80 (≈ US$12), 1 h (check schedule)
- Taxi within Xiapu (start): ¥8 (≈ US$2), then negotiate distance
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 Xiapu. 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: Mar–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (typhoon risk) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 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
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