Major city · China
Congjiang从江
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Congjiang: explore the riverfront market, walk to Basha Miao village and return; longer stays only for deeper cultural immersion.
Congjiang is a small river town in southeastern Guizhou, serving as a bus hub between Kaili and Guilin. Its streets run along the river, with a market, Dong villages and the nearby Basha Miao hill village. Walking is sufficient for most sights; a short motorbike or shared‑taxi ride reaches Basha in about 10 minutes.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (cool, occasional rain)
- Airport
- GYS
- Nights
- 1
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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 Congjiang110 ▾
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 Congjiang, 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; traffic on narrow bridges and poor rural roads can be hazardous—use a motorbike or taxi with caution.
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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.
- AirportGYS Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (Main airport for Guizhou province, about 4 h by bus to Congjiang).
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable; a motorbike or shared taxi crosses the river in ~10 min (¥10 (≈ US$2) motorbike, ¥5 (≈ under US$1) shared taxi).
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 at market¥10–¥30 (≈ US$2–5)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Shared taxi across river¥5 (≈ under US$1)
- Metro or bus rideBus to Guiyang (one way)¥150 (≈ US$25)
- Museum or sight ticketBasha village entry fee¥10 (≈ US$2)
- Budget bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomCN¥200 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomCN¥350 (≈ US$50)
- High-end bedHotel room (double), a night, per roomCN¥600 (≈ US$85)
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
- GYS Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (Main airport for Guizhou province, about 4 h by bus to Congjiang)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
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
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Congjiang: 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
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
11 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°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
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 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
The town is walkable; a motorbike or shared taxi crosses the river in ~10 min (¥10 motorbike, ¥5 shared taxi).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Basha Miao Village
goDoor to door: ≈15 min round trip
Walk 5 min to bridge, then motorbike (¥10 (≈ US$2)) or shared taxi (¥5 (≈ under US$1)) across river
Traditional clothing, top‑knot hair; small entry fee (≈¥10).
Sandu (via expressway)
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus from Congjiang, ~1 h on new expressway, road quality varies
Scenic mountain road, check bus times.
Guiyang
skipDoor to door: ≈4 h
Direct bus, 4 h, ¥150 (≈ US$25)
Long travel; better to stay in Guiyang if that’s the goal.
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.
Youyi Hotel
Small hotel near the bus station, air‑conditioned, basic private bathroom.
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
- ¥120–200 (≈ US$17–30) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × CN¥200 | CN¥200 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × CN¥80 | CN¥80 |
| Motorbike across river1 × CN¥10 · check | CN¥10 |
| Shared taxi across river1 × CN¥5 · check | CN¥5 |
| Bus to Guiyang (one way)1 × CN¥150 · check | CN¥150 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥45 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥490 per person per day, bed included | CN¥490≈ US$70 |
Youyi Hotel typical rate.
2026 estimate in CNY; flights and long‑distance rail excluded.
Prices of common things
| Street food at market | ¥10–¥30 (≈ US$2–5) |
| Basha village entry fee | ¥10 (≈ US$2) |
| Motorbike ride across river | ¥10 (≈ US$2) |
| Shared taxi across river | ¥5 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bus to Guiyang (one way) | ¥150 (≈ US$25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads to the new expressway are poor; allow extra time if driving.
- Bus schedules to Guiyang end early (last at 10:20 am).Bus schedules to Guiyang end early (last at 10:20 AM am).
- Entry fee to Basha village may be ¥10 (≈ US$2); confirm on arrival.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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请到这个地址To this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Chengdu; nearest Chinese embassy in Beijing.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Motorbike across river: ≈ ¥10, 10 min
- Shared taxi across river: ≈ ¥5, 10 min
- Bus Congjiang → Guiyang: ¥150 (≈ US$25), 4 h, twice daily, last 10:20 am¥150 (≈ US$25), 4 h, twice daily, last 10:20 AM am
Say or show
- 多少钱？ — How much is this? (duō shǎo qián)
- 市场在哪里？ — Where is the market? (shì chǎng zài nǎ lǐ)
- 我要租摩托车 — I would like a motorbike ride (wǒ yào zū mó tuō chē)
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 Congjiang. 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–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar (cool, occasional rain) · 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
- 3 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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