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Lin'an临安
Lin'an is a half-day stop for Tianmushan or a commuter base for Hangzhou; one night if you want to hike Da'ming Mountain.
Lin'an, 30 km west of Hangzhou, is a quiet city with mountain scenery, bamboo forests and the Tianmushan range. Most travellers use it as a day-trip from Hangzhou or a base for hiking Da'ming Mountain. The city itself is modern and compact, with good local food.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Chinese New Year
- Airport
- HGH
- Nights
- 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 Lin'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 Lin'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
- SafetyLin'an is safe for travellers.
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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.
- AirportcheckHGH Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (About 1.5 h by taxi or bus; check metro connection via Hangzhou).
- Getting aroundLocal buses and taxis cover the city; Hangzhou Metro Line 16 connects Lin'an to Hangzhou (about 40 min).
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¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4)
- BeerBeer (bottle)¥5–10 (≈ US$1–2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within city¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3)
- Metro or bus rideMetro to Hangzhou¥10 (≈ US$2)
- Museum or sight ticketDa'ming Mountain entrycheck¥100–120 (≈ US$14–17)
- 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
- HGH Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (About 1.5 h by taxi or bus; check metro connection via Hangzhou)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jun (15 rain days), driest Dec (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Lin'an: 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
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
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Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
14 rd
Apr
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
13 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
13 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
15 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 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 and taxis cover the city; Hangzhou Metro Line 16 connects Lin'an to Hangzhou (about 40 min). For Tianmushan, take a bus from Lin'an bus station.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tianmushan (Mount Tianmu)
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Bus from Lin'an bus station, about 1 h
Two peaks: West Tianmu (better for hiking) and East Tianmu (temple).
Da'ming Mountain
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Bus or taxi, about 1 h
Entry + bus + cable car fees add up; budget ¥150–200 total.
Hangzhou
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Metro Line 16, about 40 min
West Lake, Lingyin Temple and tea hills.
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 (near Qingshan Lake)
Close to restaurants and bus stops for Tianmushan.
Near Da'ming Mountain
Closer to the hiking trail; fewer dining options.
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
| Budget hotel double room1 × 1 night × CN¥250 | CN¥250 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥400 | CN¥800 |
| Metro Line 16 to Hangzhou, round trip2 × CN¥20 · check | CN¥40 |
| Da'ming Mountain entry + bus + cable car2 × CN¥180 · check | CN¥360 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × CN¥50 | CN¥100 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥155 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥853 per person per day, bed included | CN¥1,705≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bowl of noodles | ¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Fish-head dish (stamp pepper fish head)check | ¥60–100 (≈ US$9–14) |
| Beer (bottle) | ¥5–10 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Taxi within city | ¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Metro to Hangzhou | ¥10 (≈ US$2) |
| Da'ming Mountain entrycheck | ¥100–120 (≈ US$14–17) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Da'ming Mountain requires a park entry ticket plus a separate bus ticket and cable car fee; check the total cost before you go.
- Metro Line 16 runs until about 22:30; last trains from Lin'an to Hangzhou may be earlier.Metro Line 16 runs until about 10:30 PM; last trains from Lin'an to Hangzhou may be earlier.
- Some mountain roads close in winter after snow; check conditions.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
The US has a consulate in Shanghai; most other countries have embassies in Beijing.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Lin'an → Hangzhou, metro: about ¥10 (≈ US$2), 40 min (check)
- Lin'an → Tianmushan, bus: about ¥20–30 (≈ US$3–5), 1 h (check)
- Taxi from Lin'an centre to Da'ming Mountain: ¥100–150 (≈ US$14–25) (check)
Say or show
- 你好 — Hello (nǐ hǎo)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xiè xiè)
- 这个多少钱？ — How much is this? (zhè ge duō shǎo qián)
- 我不明白 — I don't understand (wǒ bù míng bái)
- 厕所在哪里？ — Where is the toilet? (cè suǒ zài nǎ lǐ)
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 Lin'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 and humid), Chinese New Year · 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
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Tianmushan, Da'ming Mountain and Taihu Lake Source with verified opening hours and fees.
- Eat pages for the fish-head restaurants on Guihua Road and A Jie Si Fang Cai.
- Metro Line 16 schedule and last-train anchor.
Sources
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