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Anxi安溪
Anxi is a half-day trip from Quanzhou or Xiamen for tea lovers: visit Qingshui Rock temple and a tea farm, then return. Not a base.
Anxi County is the heart of China's tieguanyin oolong tea country, about 1 hour from Quanzhou and 1.5 hours from Xiamen. The main draw is Qingshui Rock, a hillside temple complex, and the chance to see tea terraces and buy fresh tea. Most travellers visit as a day trip; there is little reason to stay overnight unless you are a tea buyer.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Chinese New Year (transport crowded)
- Airports
- XMN · JJN
- Nights
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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 Anxi110 ▾
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 Anxi, 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
- SafetyAnxi is safe.
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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.
- AirportcheckXMN Xiamen Gaoqi International (About 1.5 h by taxi or bus to Anxi; check).
- Getting aroundBuses connect Anxi town to Qingshui Rock and nearby villages.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealBowl of noodles (Anxi-style)¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from Anxi town to Qingshui Rock¥50–80 (≈ US$7–12)
- Budget bedBudget hotel double room, a night, per roomCN¥150 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel double room, a night, per roomCN¥250 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedBudget hotel double room, a night, per roomCN¥400 (≈ US$60)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥200 (≈ US$30) · Mid CN¥400 (≈ US$60) · High CN¥800 (≈ US$120)
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
- XMN Xiamen Gaoqi International (About 1.5 h by taxi or bus to Anxi; check) · JJN Quanzhou Jinjiang International (About 1 h by taxi; check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Feb
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Mar
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Dec
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Best: Apr–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest May (16 rain days), driest Nov (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Anxi: 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
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
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Feb
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
14 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
14 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
16 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6 rd
Nov
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Dec
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 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
Buses connect Anxi town to Qingshui Rock and nearby villages. Taxis and ride-hailing (Didi) are available but scarce outside town. Walking is fine in the centre.
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: About 1 h
Bus from Anxi bus station, about 1 h
Visit the old town and maritime museum.
Zhangzhou
cautionDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Bus, about 1.5 h
Earth buildings (tulou) are the draw; better as a dedicated 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.
Anxi town centre
Near bus station and main hotels; limited options, mostly business hotels.
Penglai Town
Closer to Qingshui Rock; a few guesthouses.
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
- ¥200–350 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥350–600 (≈ US$50–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥600 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel double room1 × 1 night × CN¥400 | CN¥400 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥400 | CN¥800 |
| Bus from Quanzhou to Anxi, one way2 × CN¥30 · check | CN¥60 |
| Bus from Anxi to Qingshui Rock, one way2 × CN¥13 · check | CN¥26 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥129 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥708 per person per day, bed included | CN¥1,415≈ US$200 |
2026 estimate in yuan; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bowl of noodles (Anxi-style) | ¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Tea tasting at a farm | Free–¥50 (≈ US$7) |
| Tieguanyin tea (250 g)Depends on grade | ¥50–300 (≈ US$7–45) |
| Bus Anxi → Quanzhou | ¥30 (≈ US$5) (check) |
| Taxi from Anxi town to Qingshui Rock | ¥50–80 (≈ US$7–12) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Tea shops may try to sell at tourist prices; buy from a reputable farm or factory shop.
- Qingshui Rock involves many steps; wear comfortable shoes.
- Last bus from Qingshui Rock back to Anxi town may leave before 18:00; check the schedule.Last bus from Qingshui Rock back to Anxi town may leave before 6:00 PM; check the schedule.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Anxi安溪
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Quanzhou → Anxi: about ¥30 (≈ US$5), about 1 h (check)
- Bus Anxi → Qingshui Rock: ¥13 (≈ US$2), about 30 min (check)
- Taxi Anxi town → Qingshui Rock: ¥50–80 (≈ US$7–12)
Say or show
- 你好 — Hello (nǐ hǎo)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xiè xiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much? (duō shǎo qián?)
- 我不懂 — I don't understand (wǒ bù dǒng)
- 厕所在哪里？ — Where is the toilet? (cè suǒ zài nǎ lǐ?)
Mandarin is widely understood; English is rare.
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 Anxi. 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 and humid), Chinese New Year (transport crowded) · 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
- Place pages for Qingshui Rock and tea farms with verified hours and prices.
- Eat pages for Anxi town and Penglai Town with last orders.
- Transport fixture: bus schedules from Quanzhou and Xiamen.
Sources
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