Major city · China
Zhenjiang镇江
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Zhenjiang: see Jinshan Temple, a historic park and the vinegar museum, then head back to Nanjing or Shanghai.
Zhenjiang sits on the Yangtze opposite Yangzhou and offers a compact mix of medieval temples, 19th‑century English houses and parks. All main sights fit in a single day, making it a convenient side‑trip from Nanjing or Shanghai.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, rainy)
- Airports
- NKG · CZX
- Nights
- 0–1 (day‑trip or one night if you prefer a quiet stay)
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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 Zhenjiang110 ▾
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 Zhenjiang, 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
- SafetyZhenjiang is generally safe; watch traffic when crossing streets and keep an eye on belongings in crowded markets.
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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.
- AirportNKG Nanjing Lukou International (Main gateway, 1 h by high‑speed train).
- Getting aroundTaxis base fare ¥8 (≈ US$2), most trips under ¥30 (≈ US$5).
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 dumplings with vinegar¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi base fare¥8 (≈ US$2)
- Metro or bus rideBus ride¥1–5 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketJinshan Park entry¥30–50 (≈ US$5–7)
- Budget bedYouth hostel dorm, a night, per personCN¥50 (≈ US$7)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomCN¥450 (≈ US$65)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomCN¥650 (≈ US$95)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥120 (≈ US$17) · Mid CN¥250 (≈ US$35) · High CN¥420 (≈ US$60)
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
- NKG Nanjing Lukou International (Main gateway, 1 h by high‑speed train) · CZX Changzhou Benniu (Limited domestic flights, 30 min by bus)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Jul (16 rain days), driest Dec (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Zhenjiang: 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
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
7 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
6 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Apr
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
13 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
15 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°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
Taxis base fare ¥8, most trips under ¥30. City buses run 05:40‑23:20, fare ¥1‑5. A ferry crosses to Yangzhou for ¥3.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Nanjing
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
High‑speed train from Zhenjiang Station, ~45 min
Capital of Jiangsu, historic sites and city wall.
Yangzhou
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Ferry across the Yangtze, 15 min; or train 30 min
Explore Slender West Lake and historic canals.
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.
Donghan Hotel Jingkou
Budget hotel near the river, quiet ambience
XiaoShanLou Youth Hostel
Dorm ¥50, private ¥100, close to Boxian Road
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
- ¥120–180 (≈ US$17–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥200–350 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- High
- ¥400 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 1 night × CN¥450 | CN¥450 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × CN¥250 | CN¥250 |
| Taxi from Zhenjiang Station to hotel (≤5 km)1 × CN¥30 · check | CN¥30 |
| Ferry Yangzhou round‑trip1 × CN¥6 · check | CN¥6 |
| eSIM 7‑day data1 × CN¥120 · check | CN¥120 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥86 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥942 per person per day, bed included | CN¥942≈ US$140 |
2026 estimate in yuan; flights and high‑speed rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Taxi base fare | ¥8 (≈ US$2) |
| Bus ride | ¥1–5 (≈ under US$1) |
| Ferry Yangzhou | ¥3 (≈ under US$1) |
| Jinshan Park entry | ¥30–50 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Vinegar museum entry | ¥30 (≈ US$5) |
| Street food dumplings with vinegar | ¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Taxi base fare may vary after 22:00; confirm price before boarding.Taxi base fare may vary after 10:00 PM; confirm price before boarding.
- Bus routes end at 23:20; plan night travel by taxi.Bus routes end at 11:20 PM; plan night travel by taxi.
- Ferry schedule changes seasonally; check times at the terminal.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire/ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Nanjing (check address); other nations use the US embassy in Beijing.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Taxi base: ¥8 (≈ US$2) start, ¥2 (≈ under US$1) per km (check)
- Bus fare: ¥1–5 (≈ under US$1) per ride (check)
- Ferry to Yangzhou: ¥3 (≈ under US$1) per passenger (check)
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 洗手间在哪里？ — Where is the bathroom? (xǐshǒujiān zài nǎlǐ?)
- 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?)
- 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 Zhenjiang. 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 (hot, rainy) · 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
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Donghan Hotel for a relaxed pace.
- Combine with a Nanjing overnight to see both cities.
Sources
- officialZhenjiang official website
- secondaryWikidata – Zhenjiang
- secondaryWikivoyage: Zhenjiang, revision 5309409 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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