Major city · China
Zhaoxing
Spend one full day in Zhaoxing: explore drum towers, walk to Jitang, and catch an evening performance.
Zhaoxing is a small Dong‑minority town in Guizhou with historic wooden drum towers, wind‑and‑rain bridges and a free Dong culture museum. All sights are within walking distance, so a single day covers the highlights; overnight stays are optional for a slower pace.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (rainy)
- Airport
- KWE
- Nights
- 1 (optional)
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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
Emergency numbers for Zhaoxing110 ▾
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 Zhaoxing, 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 for visitors; stay on main streets, watch traffic on the bridge, 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.
- AirportKWE Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (about 2 h by bus to Zhaoxing).
- Getting aroundWalk everywhere; free golf‑buggy shuttles run along the main street for those needing assistance.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealStreet‑food grilled meat stick¥15–30 (≈ US$3–5)
- BeerLocal Guizhou beer¥8–12 (≈ US$2)
- Metro or bus rideBus from Congjiang station to Zhaoxingcheck¥15–55 (≈ US$3–8)
- Budget bedBudget hotel/guesthouse, a night, per personCN¥80 (≈ US$12)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥150 (≈ US$25) · Mid CN¥300 (≈ US$45) · High CN¥450 (≈ US$65)
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
- KWE Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (about 2 h by bus to Zhaoxing)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Mar
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Zhaoxing: 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
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
Feb
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
Mar
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
9 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
12 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
13 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
15 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
14 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
11 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°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
Walk everywhere; free golf‑buggy shuttles run along the main street for those needing assistance.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Jitang village
goDoor to door: ≈45 min walk each way
Walk up the 3 km (1.9 mi) uphill path from the southeast gate; signs guide the way.Walk up the 1.9 mi (3 km) uphill path from the southeast gate; signs guide the way.
Drum tower and quiet countryside; ask locals for directions.
Tang'an village
goDoor to door: ≈2 h round trip
Bus from east edge of Zhaoxing (¥20 (≈ US$3), hourly), then 10‑min walk.
Less tourist‑focused, good for rice‑field views.
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.
Zhaoxing Hotel – central branch
Budget option near the bus stop and square.
Zhaoxing Hotel – Rantuan bridge branch
More expensive, closer to the scenic bridge.
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
- ¥300–450 (≈ US$45–65) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel/guesthouse1 × 1 night × CN¥80 | CN¥80 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × CN¥150 | CN¥150 |
| Bus from Congjiang station (¥15‑55)1 × CN¥15 · check | CN¥15 |
| Village admission ticket1 × CN¥100 · check | CN¥100 |
| eSIM (1 week data)1 × CN¥2,500 · check | CN¥2,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥285 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥3,130 per person per day, bed included | CN¥3,130≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights and long‑distance rail excluded.
Prices of common things
| Street‑food grilled meat stick | ¥15–30 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Local Guizhou beer | ¥8–12 (≈ US$2) |
| Bus from Congjiang station to Zhaoxingcheck | ¥15–55 (≈ US$3–8) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Road from Luoxiang to Zhaoxing is in poor condition; allow extra travel time.
- Admission ticket at village entry (¥100 (≈ US$14), ¥50 (≈ US$7) for Shanghai residents).
- Food stalls may not keep meat chilled – check hygiene before buying.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Chengdu; Chinese embassy in Beijing.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Congjiang station → Zhaoxing (minibus): about ¥15–55 (≈ US$3–8), 15 min
- Zhaoxing Hotel → town centre (golf‑buggy): free, short ride
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 bathroom? (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 Zhaoxing. 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–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (rainy) · 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
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Zhaoxing
- secondaryWikivoyage: Zhaoxing, revision 4692638 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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