Major city · China
Nanyang南阳
Spend 1–2 days in Nanyang: see Zhang Heng's tomb, Nanyang Museum and the Memorial Temple of Marquis Wu; stay central and use city buses.
Nanyang, in southwest Henan, offers a compact historic core with several museums and ancient tombs. One full day covers the main attractions; a second day lets you explore nearby temples or a jade carving festival if it aligns with your dates.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold), Jul–Aug (hot, rain)
- Airport
- NNY
- 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.
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 Nanyang110 ▾
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 Nanyang, 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 personal belongings on crowded buses and keep an eye on traffic when crossing streets.
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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.
- AirportNNY Nanyang Jiangying Airport (Bus K4 links airport to city centre and Nanyang Railway Station).
- Getting aroundCity buses (numbers 13, 35, g11, etc.) connect the airport, railway stations and major sights; taxis are available but can be pricey.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Metro or bus rideBus ridecheck¥2–3 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entryFree
- Budget bedMid‑range hotel (double), a night, per roomCN¥300 (≈ US$45)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel (double), a night, per roomCN¥500 (≈ US$70)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel (double), a night, per roomCN¥800 (≈ US$120)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥80 (≈ US$12) · Mid CN¥150 (≈ US$25) · High CN¥300 (≈ US$45)
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
- NNY Nanyang Jiangying Airport (Bus K4 links airport to city centre and Nanyang Railway Station)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Feb (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Nanyang: 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
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
5 rd
Feb
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
4 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
6 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
5 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 (numbers 13, 35, g11, etc.) connect the airport, railway stations and major sights; taxis are available but can be pricey.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Zhang Heng's Tomb
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Bus S202 or S203 to Shiqiao, then walk 5 min
Free entry; museum nearby.
Jade Carving Festival (Sept 25)
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h
Bus to Zhenping County, then local transport
Check dates; crowds can be large.
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.
Sunlight Hotel
Central, near National Road 312; standard and deluxe rooms, on‑site restaurants
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
- ¥150–250 CNY (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- High
- ¥300 CNY (≈ US$45)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel (double)1 × 1 night × CN¥500 | CN¥500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × CN¥150 | CN¥150 |
| Airport‑city bus (one way)1 × CN¥15 · check | CN¥15 |
| City bus day pass1 × CN¥30 · check | CN¥30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥70 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥765 per person per day, bed included | CN¥765≈ US$110 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Nanyang Sugar Roast pastry | ¥5–8 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Henan Stewed Beef (small bowl) | ¥20–30 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Pan‑fried bun (黄河口水煎包) | ¥3–5 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bus ridecheck | ¥2–3 (≈ under US$1) |
| Museum entry | Free |
| Memorial Temple of Marquis Wu entry | ¥60 (≈ US$9) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus schedules may change on holidays – check local timetables.
- Some museums close on Mondays; verify opening days before visiting.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
US consulate in Wuhan (check address); other embassies in Beijing.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → city centre (bus K4): ≈¥15, 30 min
- City bus day pass: ≈¥30 per day
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?)
- 厕所在哪里？ — Where is the toilet? (cèsuǒ zài nǎlǐ?)
- 救命！ — Help! (jiùmìng!)
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 Nanyang. 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 Jan–Feb (cold), Jul–Aug (hot, rain) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area 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 Nanyang Railway Station for high‑speed connections to Zhengzhou (≈2 h).
- Include bus pass for unlimited city travel (≈¥30 per day).
Sources
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