Territory capital · China
Hui'an惠安
Spend a half‑day in Hui'an to see Chongwu’s walled town and stone‑carving workshops; add a quick train stop if you’re passing between Xiamen and Fuzhou.
Hui'an County is a coastal district of Quanzhou, famous for granite‑block architecture and stone sculpture factories. The main attraction is the historic walled town of Chongwu, reachable by a short train or bus ride. One half‑day is enough for a quick look; a full day lets you explore nearby fishing villages and shop for stone art.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid, occasional typhoons)
- Airport
- JIQ
- 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 Hui'an110 ▾
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 Hui'an, 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
- SafetyHui'an is generally safe; watch for limited train service and summer heat; keep valuables secure in crowded markets.
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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.
- AirportJIQ Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport (About 45 km (28 mi) north of Hui'an; buses and taxis connect to the county seat).JIQ Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport (About 28 mi (45 km) north of Hui'an; buses and taxis connect to the county seat).
- Getting aroundTake the Fuzhou‑Xiamen high‑speed train to Hui'an Station (8 km (5 mi) from town centre) and then a local bus or taxi.Take the Fuzhou‑Xiamen high‑speed train to Hui'an Station (5 mi (8 km) from town centre) and then a local bus or taxi.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealStreet snack (fried dough, dried fish)¥5–15 (≈ US$1–3)
- Budget bedCapsule or hostel bed, a night, per personCN¥120 (≈ US$17)
- Mid-range bedStandard double room, a night, per roomCN¥380 (≈ US$55)
- High-end bedStandard double room, a night, per roomCN¥550 (≈ US$80)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥300 (≈ US$45) · Mid CN¥450 (≈ US$65) · High CN¥600 (≈ US$85)
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
- JIQ Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport (About 45 km (28 mi) north of Hui'an; buses and taxis connect to the county seat)JIQ Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport (About 28 mi (45 km) north of Hui'an; buses and taxis connect to the county seat)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
May
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Dec
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Hui'an: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
12 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7 rd
Nov
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Dec
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°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
Take the Fuzhou‑Xiamen high‑speed train to Hui'an Station (8 km from town centre) and then a local bus or taxi. Buses run frequently between the station, town centre and Chongwu.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Chongwu
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
Train to Hui'an Station (8 km (5 mi)), then bus or taxi 15 min to Chongwu townTrain to Hui'an Station (5 mi (8 km)), then bus or taxi 15 min to Chongwu town
Walled town with beaches and traditional granite architecture.
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.
No major hotels in Hui'an centre
Most visitors stay in Quanzhou (check) or Xiamen and take a day trip.
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
- ¥250–400 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- High
- ¥400–600 (≈ US$60–85) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Standard double room1 × 1 night × CN¥380 | CN¥380 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥450 | CN¥900 |
| High‑speed train Xiamen ↔ Hui'an2 × CN¥130 · check schedule | CN¥260 |
| Bus Hui'an Station → Chongwu2 × CN¥30 · check | CN¥60 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥160 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥880 per person per day, bed included | CN¥1,760≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Fresh seafood dish (e.g., fish soup) | ¥30–50 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Street snack (fried dough, dried fish) | ¥5–15 (≈ US$1–3) |
| Bottle of water (500 ml) | ¥2–4 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Train stops are limited – check the schedule for each day.
- Summer heat can be intense; carry water and sun protection.
- Statues for export may require special shipping; verify customs rules if you plan to take them home.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Hui'an惠安
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consular services are in Fuzhou; check the website for details.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Hui'an Station → Chongwu (bus): ≈ ¥30, 15 min (check)
- High‑speed train Xiamen ↔ Hui'an: ≈ ¥120 one way, 30 min (check)
Say or show
- 这个多少钱？ — How much is this? (zhè ge duō shǎo qián?)
- 去崇武的公交站在哪里？ — Where is the bus stop to Chongwu? (qù Chóngwǔ de gōngjiāo zhàn zài nǎlǐ?)
- 我想预订一晚的房间。 — I would like a room for one night. (wǒ xiǎng yùdìng yī wǎn de fángjiān.)
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 Hui'an. 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–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid, occasional typhoons) · 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
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Quanzhou for easy access to Hui'an via train.
- Combine with a Xiamen or Fuzhou coastal itinerary.
Sources
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