Territory capital · China
Gongshan巩山
Spend 1–2 days in Gongshan as a hiking base; add a night if you want to explore nearby villages or attend the Derung dance ceremony.
Gongshan is a remote county seat in western Yunnan, surrounded by the Hengduan mountains and the Salween/N'Mai rivers. The town is walkable, with cheap hotels and taxis, and serves as a launch point for hikes and cultural visits such as the Dulongjiang and the Derung "Piao Niu Wu" ceremony.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–Jun (flowers, milder weather)
- avoid Jul–Aug (summer landslides)
- Airports
- LJG · DLU
- 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 Gongshan110 ▾
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 Gongshan, 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 day visitors; remote mountain routes need good preparation and a guide if inexperienced.
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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.
- AirportcheckLJG Lijiang Sanyi Airport (about 6 h by bus via Liuku; check connections).
- Getting aroundAll attractions are within walking distance; taxis circle the one‑way road for ¥3–5 (≈ under US$1) (night ¥5–10 (≈ US$1–2)).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerBeer (local bar)¥12 (≈ US$2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi circle ride (day)¥3–5 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedHotel double room, a night, per roomCN¥60 (≈ US$9)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per roomCN¥100 (≈ US$14)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per roomCN¥150 (≈ US$25)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥80 (≈ US$12) · Mid CN¥130 (≈ US$19) · High CN¥200 (≈ US$30)
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
- LJG Lijiang Sanyi Airport (about 6 h by bus via Liuku; check connections) · DLU Dali Airport (about 7–8 h by bus via Liuku; check connections)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
not flagged
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: Apr–Jun. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Feb (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Gongshan: 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)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
6 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
5 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
10 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
12 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
12 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°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
All attractions are within walking distance; taxis circle the one‑way road for ¥3–5 (night ¥5–10).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Bingzhongluo
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Hourly bus from Gongshan, about ¥12 (≈ US$2), 1 h ride
Visit the village for spring flowers and local markets
Dulongjiang
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Local minibus from Gongshan, about ¥60 (≈ US$9), 1.5 h ride
Scenic river walk, cultural significance
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.
Hotels near bus station
¥60–150 per night for a double room
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 (≈ US$12–17) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥120–180 (≈ US$17–30) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel double room1 × 1 night × CN¥60 | CN¥60 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × CN¥80 | CN¥80 |
| Bus Liuku → Gongshan (one way)1 × CN¥71 · check | CN¥71 |
| Taxi circle ride (day)1 × CN¥5 · check | CN¥5 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥22 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥238 per person per day, bed included | CN¥238≈ US$35 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights and long‑distance rail excluded.
Prices of common things
| Taxi circle ride (day) | ¥3–5 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi circle ride (night) | ¥5–10 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Beer (local bar) | ¥12 (≈ US$2) |
| Hotel double room | ¥60–150 (≈ US$9–25) |
| Bus Liuku → Gongshan | ¥71 (≈ US$10) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Buses are uncomfortable and may be delayed by landslides in summer
- No foreign‑card ATMs; bring cash or use Liuku ATM
- Mountain weather is unpredictable; equip for cold and rain
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Chengdu; nearest Chinese embassy in Beijing.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Liuku → Gongshan: ¥71 (≈ US$10), about 7–8 h (check)
- Taxi circle ride: ¥3–5 (≈ under US$1) day, ¥5–10 (≈ US$1–2) night (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?)
- 汽车站在哪里？ — Where is the bus station? (qìchē zhàn 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 Gongshan. 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–Jun (flowers, milder weather) · avoid Jul–Aug (summer landslides) · month by month →
- 2 airports 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
- 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
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