Major city · China
Yizhou
Spend 1–2 days in Yizhou for karst scenery, Nansheshan hike and a river raft; budget hotels cost ¥180‑300 per night.
Yizhou is a small city in north‑western Guangxi with striking karst landscapes, a modest tourist infrastructure and cheap accommodation. One full day covers the main sights; a second day allows a raft ride and a visit to nearby villages.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Feb (Chinese New Year period)
- avoid check
- Airport
- NNG
- 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 Yizhou110 ▾
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 Yizhou, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch traffic when using three‑wheel vehicles and keep valuables secure.
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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.
- AirportNNG Nanning Wuxu International Airport (Main gateway for Guangxi; 2‑3 h bus or train to Yizhou).
- Getting aroundTaxis and three‑wheel motorised vehicles (san lun che) are available city‑wide; hire a guide for village trips.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (short ride)¥5–15 (≈ US$1–3)
- Budget bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomCN¥180 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomCN¥250 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomCN¥300 (≈ US$45)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥200 (≈ US$30) · Mid CN¥350 (≈ US$50) · 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
- NNG Nanning Wuxu International Airport (Main gateway for Guangxi; 2‑3 h bus or train to Yizhou)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
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20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
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24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
May
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27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
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26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
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21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Dec
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17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Best: Feb. 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 Dec (11 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Yizhou: 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
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
3 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
4 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8 rd
Nov
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
10 rd
Dec
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 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
Taxis and three‑wheel motorised vehicles (san lun che) are available city‑wide; hire a guide for village trips.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Hechi Xueyuan (college)
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Local bus or taxi, ~30 min
Students can guide you around.
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.
Paradise Hotel
¥180‑300 per night, central, accepts foreigners
Cheap hotels near bus station
budget options, basic facilities
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
- ¥300–500 (≈ US$45–70) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel room1 × 1 night × CN¥180 | CN¥180 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × CN¥200 | CN¥200 |
| River raft (September price)1 × CN¥40 · check | CN¥40 |
| Taxi ride within city1 × CN¥10 · few yuan | CN¥10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥43 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥473 per person per day, bed included | CN¥473≈ US$70 |
2026 estimate in yuan; flights and long‑distance train tickets excluded.
Prices of common things
| River raft | ¥40 (≈ US$6) per person |
| Budget hotel night | ¥180–300 (≈ US$30–45) |
| Taxi (short ride) | ¥5–15 (≈ US$1–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Tourist services are limited; plan accommodation early for Chinese New Year.
- Village roads are dirt; guide recommended.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Guangzhou; Chinese visa required (check requirements).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Guilin → Yizhou: ≈ ¥120, 4 h (check)
- Taxi city centre → hotel: ≈ ¥10–15
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 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 Yizhou. 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: Feb (Chinese New Year period) · avoid check · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a guide for village visits.
- Extend stay to 2 days for raft ride.
Sources
- officialWikidata Yizhou
- secondaryWikivoyage: Yizhou, revision 5047589 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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