Major city · China
Longquan
Half a day for the celadon and sword workshops, then move on: Longquan is a detour, not a base.
Longquan is a small city in southwest Zhejiang known for two crafts that have survived a thousand years: celadon porcelain and sword-making. The town itself is compact and quiet. Most travellers come on a day trip from Lishui or as a stop between Wenzhou and the mountains of Lishui prefecture. The crafts are the reason to come; the food and nightlife are secondary.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Chinese New Year (shops closed)
- Airports
- WNZ · HGH
- 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
Emergency numbers for Longquan110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Longquan, 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
- SafetyLongquan is a safe small city.
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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.
- AirportWNZ Wenzhou Longwan International Airport (About 2.5 h by bus or taxi to Longquan).
- Getting aroundLongquan is walkable in the centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealBowl of noodles¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within city centre¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3)
- Metro or bus rideBus Lishui–Longquan, one way¥50 (≈ US$7) (check)
- Budget bedBudget hotel double room, a night, per roomCN¥150 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel double room, a night, per roomCN¥250 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedBudget hotel double room, a night, per roomCN¥400 (≈ US$60)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥200 (≈ US$30) · Mid CN¥400 (≈ US$60) · High CN¥700 (≈ US$100)
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
- WNZ Wenzhou Longwan International Airport (About 2.5 h by bus or taxi to Longquan) · HGH Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (About 4 h by high-speed train + bus via Lishui)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Best: Apr–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Mar (18 rain days), driest Oct (9). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Longquan: 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)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
14 rd
Mar
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
18 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
17 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
17 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
17 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Dec
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 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
Longquan is walkable in the centre. Taxis and ride-hailing (Didi) are available; buses run infrequent routes to the outskirts.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Bus from Longquan bus station, about 1.5 h
Lishui has a riverfront old town and is the rail hub for the region.
Door to door: About 2.5 h
Bus from Longquan, about 2.5 h
A full day; Wenzhou has more to see but the road is winding.
Mount Longquan (Longquan Shan)
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Taxi or local bus, about 40 min
Hiking trails and a temple; half-day trip.
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.
City centre (near the main square)
Walking distance to most shops and restaurants.
Near the bus station
Convenient for onward travel; fewer dining options.
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
- ¥200–350 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥350–600 (≈ US$50–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥600 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel double room1 × 1 night × CN¥250 | CN¥250 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥400 | CN¥800 |
| Bus Lishui–Longquan, one way2 × CN¥50 · check | CN¥100 |
| Taxi from city centre to Mount Longquan, round trip1 × CN¥120 · check | CN¥120 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥127 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥699 per person per day, bed included | CN¥1,397≈ US$200 |
2026 estimate in yuan; flights and long-distance trains excluded.
Prices of common things
| Bowl of noodles | ¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3) |
| KFC set meal | ¥30–45 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Local celadon teacup (small) | ¥50–200 (≈ US$7–30) |
| Taxi within city centre | ¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bus Lishui–Longquan, one way | ¥50 (≈ US$7) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Most celadon and sword workshops close for Chinese New Year; check ahead.
- English is not widely spoken; have your destination written in Chinese.
- Buses from Lishui to Longquan run until about 18:00; plan your connection.Buses from Lishui to Longquan run until about 6:00 PM; plan your connection.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Lishui → Longquan: about ¥50 (≈ US$7), about 1.5 h (check)
- Taxi city centre → Mount Longquan: about ¥60 (≈ US$9) one way (check)
Say or show
- 你好 — Hello (nǐ hǎo)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xiè xiè)
- 这个多少钱？ — How much is this? (zhè ge duō shao qián)
- 我想买这个青瓷 — I'd like to buy this celadon piece (wǒ xiǎng mǎi zhè ge qīng cí)
- 汽车站在哪里？ — Where is the bus station? (qì chē zhàn zài nǎ lǐ)
Have your destination written in Chinese; English is rarely understood.
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 Longquan. 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–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Chinese New Year (shops closed) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 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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