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Zhongmu County中牟县
Base in Zhengzhou and give Zhongmu one full day for Land of Dramas plus one theme park; sleep out here only if you have a car or a late show.
Zhongmu is Zhengzhou's leisure belt, not a sightseeing town. Metro Line 8 and the Zhengkai intercity rail put its big-ticket draws — the Land of Dramas theatre complex, Haichang Ocean Park, Fantawild, the Greening Expo Park — within about an hour of central Zhengzhou. Most travellers come for one long day; two days only pays off if you are combining a theme park with an evening performance.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, rain, school holidays), Lunar New Year week
- Airport
- CGO
- Nights
- 1–2
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.
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 Zhongmu County110 ▾
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 Zhongmu County, 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
- SafetyLow street-crime risk; the real problems are traffic, long unlit stretches between attractions at night, and heat in July–August.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire · 120 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.
- AirportCGO Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (About 25 km (16 mi) south of the county seat…CGO Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (About 16 mi (25 km) south of the county seat…
- Getting aroundMetro Line 8 is the spine, with Lumiao and Greening Expo Park stations as the main interchanges; about 22 local bus routes feed it…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealBraised noodles (hui mian)¥26–40 (≈ US$4–6)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi, 5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi, 3.1 mi (5 km)Higher after midnight and on holidays.¥10–15 (≈ US$2–3)
- Metro or bus ride¥2–8 (≈ US$1–2)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week¥80–200 (≈ US$12–30)
- Budget bedHostel or budget-chain bed, a night, per personCN¥80 (≈ US$12)
- Mid-range bedMid-range double room, a night, per roomCN¥320 (≈ US$45)
- High-end bedMid-range double room, a night, per roomCN¥550 (≈ US$80)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥250 (≈ US$35) · Mid CN¥500 (≈ US$70) · High CN¥1,100 (≈ US$160)
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
- CGO Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (About 25 km (16 mi) south of the county seat; Metro Line 8 and the Zhengzhou–Kaifeng intercity rail link the airport area to Zhongmu.)CGO Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (About 16 mi (25 km) south of the county seat; Metro Line 8 and the Zhengzhou–Kaifeng intercity rail link the airport area to Zhongmu.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Feb
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°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
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Jan (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Zhongmu County: 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
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
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Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
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Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
5 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
4 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
Metro Line 8 is the spine, with Lumiao and Greening Expo Park stations as the main interchanges; about 22 local bus routes feed it, plus holiday routes K555 and K666 and night route Y6. Taxis start at ¥5 for 3 km then about ¥1.5/km. Shared bikes cost ¥1–2 per 30 minutes and the terrain is flat. Alipay works on metro, buses and taxis.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Zhengzhou
goDoor to door: 40–70 min
Metro Line 8 or the Zhengkai intercity rail to Zhengzhou East, then metro
Sleep here, day-trip out: the city has the beds, the museums and the rail links.
Kaifeng
goDoor to door: 1.5–2 h
Intercity bus from Zhongmu Bus Station, about 3 departures a day
Old capital with night-market food; check departure times at the station the day before.
Gongyi
cautionDoor to door: 2.5–3.5 h
Via Zhengzhou by high-speed rail or bus, then local transport
Doable as a long day; easier as an overnight on the way west.
Xuchang
overnightDoor to door: 2–2.5 h
High-speed rail via Zhengzhou East
Too far for a comfortable return day from Zhongmu.
Yuzhou
overnightDoor to door: 3 h+
High-speed rail via Zhengzhou East, then local bus or taxi
Jun porcelain kilns and old town; sleep one night.
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.
Lumiao / Greening Expo Park (Metro Line 8)
Best base without a car: Line 8, feeder buses to Land of Dramas and Haichang, and the Zhengkai intercity station.
Zhengkai Avenue corridor
Chain hotels and outlets near Cedar Outlets; convenient if you are driving and want parking.
Zhongmu old town (county seat)
Cheapest beds and the Wenming Road night market, but a bus or taxi ride from the big attractions.
Zhengzhou city centre
Most travellers sleep here and day-trip in: 30–60 min by metro or car each way.
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
- ¥250–450 (≈ US$35–65) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥450–900 (≈ US$65–130) excl. bed
- High
- ¥900 (≈ US$130)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range double room1 × 1 night × CN¥320 | CN¥320 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥500 | CN¥1,000 |
| Land of Dramas ticket2 × CN¥290 · check | CN¥580 |
| Haichang Ocean Park adult ticket2 × CN¥280 · check | CN¥560 |
| Greening Expo Park ticket2 × CN¥20 · check | CN¥40 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × CN¥120 | CN¥240 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥274 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥1,507 per person per day, bed included | CN¥3,014≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in yuan; intercity transport and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Braised noodles (hui mian) | ¥26–40 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Night-market skewers, per stick | ¥3–10 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Taxi, 5 kmHigher after midnight and on holidays. | ¥10–15 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Metro or bus ride | ¥2–8 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Shared bike, 30 min | ¥1–2 (≈ under US$1) |
| Theme-park ticket | ¥98–290 (≈ US$14–45) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | ¥80–200 (≈ US$12–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Attractions are spread over roughly 20 km (12 mi): without a car or metro, each move costs 30–60 min.Attractions are spread over roughly 12 mi (20 km): without a car or metro, each move costs 30–60 min.
- Land of Dramas and the theme parks sell dated tickets and can sell out on holidays — book ahead.
- Summer is hot and wet; July and August bring the heaviest rain.
- Air quality can be poor on still winter days; check the daily index if you are sensitive.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Zhongmu County中牟县
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My bed tonight
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请带我去这个地址Please take me to this address
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
No embassies in Zhongmu; most are in Beijing, with consulates-general in Zhengzhou and Shanghai. Check your own country's list.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Zhengzhou East → Zhongmu, high-speed rail: about 20 min (check)
- Zhongmu Bus Station → Zhengzhou, bus 888: about 05:10–19:40, every 12–20 min (check)about 5:10 AM–7:40 PM, every 12–20 min (check)
- Taxi, first 3 km: ¥5 (≈ under US$1), then about ¥1.5 (≈ under US$1)/km
Say or show
- 你好 — Hello (nǐ hǎo)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xiè xie)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duō shao qián)
- 我要去这里 — I want to go here (wǒ yào qù zhè lǐ)
- 可以手机支付吗？ — Can I pay by phone? (kě yǐ shǒu jī zhī fù ma)
- 洗手间在哪里？ — Where is the toilet? (xǐ shǒu jiān zài nǎ lǐ)
Show the Chinese address to the driver; few drivers read English.
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 Zhongmu County. 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 (heat, rain, school holidays), Lunar New Year week · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for CGO: last Metro Line 8 and intercity departures field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Four attraction clusters with rescue anchors: Land of Dramas, Haichang and Film Town, Greening Expo Park and outlets, old town and wetlands.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Land of Dramas, Haichang, Film Town, Greening Expo Park) and eat pages with last orders.
- Holiday and hostile-weather fixtures so gates A–D can go green.