Major city · China
Bengbu蚌埠
Spend 1–2 days in Bengbu to see the museum, riverfront and local food; easy day‑trip from Nanjing or Hefei.
Bengbu is a mid‑size city in northern Anhui with a railway hub, a free municipal museum, a lively riverfront and spicy crayfish. One full day covers the main sights; a second day lets you explore nearby cultural sites or the Long Lake scenic area.
More
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, foggy)
- Airport
- HFE
- Nights
- 1–2
Not a trip line yet
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 Bengbu110 ▾
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 Bengbu, 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
- SafetyBengbu is generally safe for tourists; keep an eye on traffic when crossing streets and watch for taxi scams – ask the fare before starting.
Show all 12 answers
- 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.
- AirportcheckHFE Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (≈1.5 h by high‑speed rail (check)).
- Getting aroundTaxis start at ¥5 (≈ under US$1) for 2.5 km (1.6 mi), then ¥1.2 (≈ under US$1) per km.Taxis start at ¥5 (≈ under US$1) for 1.6 mi (2.5 km), then ¥1.2 (≈ under US$1) per km.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (first 2.5 km (1.6 mi))Taxi (first 1.6 mi (2.5 km))¥5 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketBengbu Museum entryFree
- Budget bedGuest house private room, a night, per personCN¥120 (≈ US$17)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥80 (≈ US$12) · Mid CN¥150 (≈ US$25) · High CN¥250 (≈ US$35)
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
- HFE Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (≈1.5 h by high‑speed rail (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Feb
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bengbu: next 7 days
Loading forecast…
Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
Loading…
Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
12 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
10 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
4 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
3 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
4 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°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 start at ¥5 for 2.5 km, then ¥1.2 per km. City buses and taxis are the main options; the railway station is well‑served by local buses.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Long Lake Scenic Area
goDoor to door: ≈45 min round‑trip
Local bus from city centre, about 20 min
Lake, gardens and walking trails; good for a half‑day.
Nanjing
overnightDoor to door: ≈1 h including station transfers
High‑speed rail, ~35 min
Too far for a same‑day return if you want to explore Nanjing’s sites.
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.
Guest House
Budget private guest houses near the city centre; basic rooms, 2–4 person capacity.
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
- ¥80–120 CNY (≈ US$12–17) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥120–200 CNY (≈ US$17–30) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guest house private room2 × 1 night × CN¥180 | CN¥360 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥150 | CN¥300 |
| Taxi start (2.5 km)2 × CN¥5 · check | CN¥10 |
| High‑speed rail ticket Beijing–Bengbu (one way)2 × CN¥260 · check | CN¥520 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥119 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥655 per person per day, bed included | CN¥1,309≈ US$190 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| River crayfish (spicy) | ¥30–50 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Coffee | ¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Taxi (first 2.5 km) | ¥5 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bengbu Museum entry | Free |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Hourly high‑speed trains connect to Beijing and Shanghai; check schedules for peak‑hour crowds.
- Some attractions close on Mondays; verify opening hours before visiting.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
Pocket card
Fill in, then print or save as PDF
Stays in this browser only; nothing is sent anywhere.
Bengbu蚌埠
Pocket card · Voykit
My bed tonight
—
—
—
请到这个地址To this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
US consulate in Shanghai; Chinese visa required – see /china/visa-requirements.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi start 2.5 km: ¥5 (≈ under US$1), then ¥1.2 (≈ under US$1) per km
- High‑speed rail Beijing–Bengbu: ≈¥260, 35 min (check)
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 洗手间在哪里？ — Where is the restroom? (xǐshǒujiān 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 Bengbu. 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, Sep–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, foggy) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a high‑speed rail ticket to Nanjing for a night‑trip.
- Book a guest‑house early in peak months.
Sources
- officialWikidata – Bengbu
- secondaryWikivoyage: Bengbu, revision 5205150 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Ask about Bengbu
Loading…
Was this useful?