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Major city · China

Songpan

Spend 2 days in Songpan as a base for horse‑trekking or day trips to Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong; arrive via bus or Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport.

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Songpan is a small Sichuan town used as a gateway to nearby national parks and Tibetan villages. The historic wall gates and horse‑trekking outfits make a 2‑day stay enough for most visitors, with day trips to Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong and Langmusi.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
CNY
Best months
May–Oct
avoid Nov–Mar (cold, possible snow)
Airport
JZH
Nights
2

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Songpan: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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

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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 Songpan110 ▾

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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 Songpan, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Show all 12 answers
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.

Old town wall gatesHorse‑trekking to Tibetan villagesGateway to Jiuzhaigou and Huanglong
Airports
JZH Jiuzhai Huanglong Airport (Flights from Chengdu, about 1 h 30 min drive to Songpan)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    −2°C (28°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    0°C (32°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    5°C (41°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    12°C (54°F)

  5. May

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    12°C (54°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    5°C (41°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    0°C (32°F)

Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (24°C (75°F)), coolest Jan (−10°C (14°F) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Feb (4). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Songpan: next 7 days

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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 (28°F)

−10°C (14°F)

5 rd

Feb

0°C (32°F)

−8°C (18°F)

4 rd

Mar

5°C (41°F)

−4°C (25°F)

6 rd

Apr

12°C (54°F)

2°C (36°F)

8 rd

May

18°C (64°F)

7°C (45°F)

10 rd

Jun

22°C (72°F)

11°C (52°F)

12 rd

Jul

24°C (75°F)

13°C (55°F)

13 rd

Aug

23°C (73°F)

12°C (54°F)

12 rd

Sep

18°C (64°F)

8°C (46°F)

9 rd

Oct

12°C (54°F)

3°C (37°F)

6 rd

Nov

5°C (41°F)

−2°C (28°F)

5 rd

Dec

0°C (32°F)

−7°C (19°F)

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

Mostly on foot; tricycle taxis for short hops; motorbikes and horses for longer trips.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Jiuzhaigou Nature Reserve

go

Door to door: ≈2 h each way

Bus from north station, about 2 h

World‑renowned waterfalls and lakes; day‑trip feasible if you start early

Huanglong National Park

go

Door to door: ≈2 h each way

Bus from north station, about 2 h

Known for colorful calcite pools; same travel time as Jiuzhaigou

Langmusi

caution

Door to door: ≈5 h each way

Bus northward, about 5 h

Border town; long travel, consider overnight if you want to explore

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.

Good Luck Guesthouse

Dorm beds ¥12–20 near bus station

Jiaotong Bingguan

Single rooms ¥25, attached to bus station

Ice Mountain Hostel

Beds ¥20–30, friendly staff, internet

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
¥150–200 (≈ US$25–30) excl. bed
Mid
¥250–350 (≈ US$35–50) excl. bed
High
¥400–600 (≈ US$60–85) excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Dorm or basic private room2 × 2 nights × CN¥20CN¥80
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × CN¥250CN¥1,000
Horse‑trek (1 day)2 × CN¥200 · includes food and campingCN¥400
Internet bar (1 hour)2 × CN¥6 · checkCN¥12
Bus to Jiuzhaigou (round‑trip)2 × CN¥100 · checkCN¥200
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeCN¥169
Trip total≈ CN¥465 per person per day, bed includedCN¥1,861≈ US$300

prices in ¥ per night

2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Horse‑trek (per day)includes food and camping¥200 (≈ US$30)
Internet bar (1 hour)¥6 (≈ under US$1)
Dorm bed (per night)¥12–20 (≈ US$2–3)
Single room (per night)¥25 (≈ US$4)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Low crime but altitude sickness above 2,500 m and rough horse‑trek guides are the main risks; keep an eye on personal belongings in crowded bus stations.
  • Altitude sickness above 2 500 m; acclimatise if coming from lowlands
  • Horse‑trek guides may be rough on animals – ask to stop beating
  • Summer crowds bring many souvenir stalls; watch prices

Emergency numbers

Police
110
Fire and ambulance
119
Ambulance
120

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Emergency

  • Police110
  • Fire and ambulance119

Embassy

US consulate in Chengdu; other countries in Beijing.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bus north station → Jiuzhaigou: ≈ ¥80 one‑way (check)
  • Horse‑trek day: ¥200 (≈ US$30) per person (incl. food, camping)

Say or show

  • 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duì bu qǐ)
  • 谢谢 — Thank you (xiè xie)
  • 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duō shǎo qián?)
  • 汽车站在哪里？ — Where is the bus station? (qì chē zhàn zài nǎ lǐ?)
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 Songpan. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar (cold, possible snow) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to China

Sources

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