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China, Texas
Skip unless you collect tiny Texas towns or need a quick stop on US-90 between Houston and Beaumont: 30 minutes, no sights.
China, Texas is a tiny unincorporated community on US-90 with a population just over 1,000. It has no major attractions, one snack shop and a dulcimer store. Most travellers pass through in minutes. The only reason to stop is if you are driving the Bayous region and want a short break or a curiosity photo.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jun–Sep (heat and humidity)
- Airports
- BPT · IAH
- Nights
- 0
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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
Emergency numbers for China, Texas911 ▾
- Police, Fire, Ambulance911
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 China, Texas, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyVery low crime; standard rural road safety.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportBPT Jack Brooks Regional Airport (Beaumont) (About 25 min drive; limited flights.).
- Getting aroundCar required.
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
- BPT Jack Brooks Regional Airport (Beaumont) (About 25 min drive; limited flights.) · IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport (Houston) (About 1 h 15 min drive.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Feb
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Mar
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Apr
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
May
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Dec
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Jun (10 rain days), driest Apr (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
China, Texas: 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
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Feb
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Mar
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Apr
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Nov
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
Dec
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 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
Car required. The town is walkable but there is no public transport.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Beaumont
goDoor to door: 15 min
US-90 east, about 15 min
Spindletop museum, art museum, Cajun food.
Door to door: 30 min
US-90 east then TX-73, about 30 min
Museum of the Gulf Coast, refineries, Sabine Lake.
Orange, Texas
goDoor to door: 35 min
US-90 east then I-10, about 35 min
Stark Museum of Art, antique shops.
Nederland, Texas
goDoor to door: 20 min
US-90 east then TX-347, about 20 min
Windmill Museum, Dutch heritage.
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 accommodation in China
Nearest hotels are in Beaumont (15 min east) or Liberty (15 min west).
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
- $0 (pass-through)
- Mid
- $0 (pass-through)
- High
- $0 (pass-through)
Trip budget
| No beds in China1 × 1 night × US$0 | US$0 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × US$1 | US$1 |
| Trip total≈ US$1 per person per day, bed included | US$1 |
Stay in Beaumont or Liberty.
2026 estimate in USD; no accommodation or meals needed.
Prices of common things
| Snack/drink at China Marketcheck | $1–5 |
| Dulcimer at Sweet Soundscheck | $100–500 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No gas stations or services after dark — fill up in Beaumont or Liberty.
- Speed limit on US-90 through town is 70 km/h (45 mph); police patrol.Speed limit on US-90 through town is 45 mph (70 km/h); police patrol.
- Cell signal is generally fine, but check.
Emergency numbers
- Police, Fire, Ambulance
- 911
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Emergency
- Police, Fire, Ambulance911
Embassy
Nearest US embassy services in Houston (consulate general).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- US-90: Beaumont → China: about 15 min, no toll
- US-90: Houston → China: about 1 h 15 min, no toll
Say or show
- Howdy — Hello (how-dee)
- Thanks — Thank you (thanks)
- Where's the nearest gas station? — Where is the gas station? (wherz the neer-est gas stay-shun)
- How much? — How much? (how much)
- Yeah / Nope — Yes / No (yeah / nope)
No official tourism office.
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 China, Texas. 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, Oct–Nov · avoid Jun–Sep (heat and humidity) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place page with verified opening hours for Sweet Sounds Dulcimer House and China Market.
- Walking tour of the town (15 min loop).
- Day-trip itineraries from Beaumont.
Sources
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