Major city · China
Huangshi黄石
Spend 1–2 days in Huangshi for mining heritage sites and hot springs; a half‑day visit is enough if you’re on a Hubei itinerary.
Huangshi sits on the Yangtze’s south bank in southeastern Hubei. Its main draws are the Yellow River Mine Park, Daye Iron Mine Museum and Dongshan Hot Springs. The sights are clustered near the city centre, so a short stay covers the highlights, while longer trips can add a river‑bank walk or a day trip to nearby Wuhan.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid)
- Airport
- WUH
- Nights
- 1–2
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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 Huangshi110 ▾
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 Huangshi, 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 for traffic when crossing streets and keep valuables secure in crowded bus stations.
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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.
- AirportWUH Wuhan Tianhe International (High‑speed rail to Huangshi ~1 h 20 min).
- Getting aroundCity buses (lines 8, 11, 12, 13, 18, 21, 25, 37) serve the museum, hot springs and river park.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee¥20–¥30 (≈ US$3–5)
- Street or quick mealNoodle soup¥30–¥50 (≈ US$5–7)
- BeerBeer (draft)¥15–¥30 (≈ US$3–5)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxi¥30–¥40 (≈ US$5–6)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entryFree
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personCN¥60 (≈ US$9)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomCN¥450 (≈ US$65)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomCN¥700 (≈ US$100)
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
- WUH Wuhan Tianhe International (High‑speed rail to Huangshi ~1 h 20 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Feb
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Jan (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Huangshi: 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
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
12 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 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
City buses (lines 8, 11, 12, 13, 18, 21, 25, 37) serve the museum, hot springs and river park. Taxis are cheap; a 5 km ride costs ~¥30–¥40.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Wuhan
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
High‑speed rail from Huangshi to Wuhan, ~1 h 20 min
Capital of Hubei; good for museums and night life.
Daye Iron Mine Museum
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Local bus 12, ~20 min from city centre
Shows the region’s mining history.
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.
Vienna Hotel
Near Wuhuang Expressway; convenient for solo travellers.
Taoranlou Hotel
On pedestrian street; close to Taoran Food City.
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
- High
- ¥200 (≈ US$30)+ CNY excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 1 night × CN¥450 | CN¥450 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥150 | CN¥300 |
| High‑speed rail Wuhan–Huangshi (round‑trip)2 × CN¥150 · check | CN¥300 |
| City bus day pass2 × CN¥20 · check | CN¥40 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × CN¥120 · check | CN¥240 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥133 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥732 per person per day, bed included | CN¥1,463≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights and long‑distance rail excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ¥20–¥30 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Noodle soup | ¥30–¥50 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Beer (draft) | ¥15–¥30 (≈ US$3–5) |
| 5 km taxi | ¥30–¥40 (≈ US$5–6) |
| Museum entry | Free |
| Hot‑spring entry | ¥80–¥120 (≈ US$12–17) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer heat can exceed 35 °C (95 °F); stay hydrated.Summer heat can exceed 95 °F (35 °C); stay hydrated.
- Some museum sections close on Mondays; check opening times.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Wuhan (check address); other embassies in Beijing.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Wuhan → Huangshi high‑speed rail: ≈¥150, 1 h 20 min (check)
- City bus ride: ¥2–¥3 (≈ under US$1) per trip (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 bathroom? (xǐshǒujiān zài nǎlǐ?)
- 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?)
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 Huangshi. 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 Jul–Aug (hot, humid) · 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
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at a hot‑spring resort for relaxation.
- Combine with a Wuhan overnight for broader Hubei experience.
Sources
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