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Shangli上里
Half a day to one night is enough: walk the stone bridges, see the Red Army carvings and eat a bowl of dàròumiàn before heading to Ya'an or Chengdu.
Shangli is a restored Silk Road village near Ya'an, Sichuan, with eight stone bridges, a bamboo water wheel and Red Army slogans carved into rock. Most visitors come for a few hours between Chengdu and Kangding, but an overnight stay in the Han courtyard hotel lets you enjoy the village after the day-trippers leave.
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- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Chinese public holidays (crowded)
- Airports
- CTU · TFU
- Nights
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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 Shangli110 ▾
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 Shangli, 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
- SafetyShangli is safe for tourists.
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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.
- AirportCTU Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (About 2 h by car or bus to Ya'an, then minibus to Shangli).
- Getting aroundWalk – the village is small and pedestrian-friendly.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealNoodle bowl (dàròumiàn or beef)check¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3)
- Metro or bus rideRickshaw from Ya'an main bus station to tourist bus stationcheck¥6 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBasic guesthouse double, a night, per roomCN¥80 (≈ US$12)
- Mid-range bedHan courtyard single (Yinxingyuan), a night, per roomCN¥50 (≈ US$7)
- High-end bedHan courtyard single (Yinxingyuan), a night, per roomCN¥50 (≈ US$7)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥100 (≈ US$14) · Mid CN¥200 (≈ US$30) · High CN¥400 (≈ 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
- CTU Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (About 2 h by car or bus to Ya'an, then minibus to Shangli) · TFU Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (About 2.5 h to Ya'an, then minibus)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jun (15 rain days), driest Dec (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Shangli: 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.
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
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28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
13 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
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Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 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
Walk – the village is small and pedestrian-friendly.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 40 min
Minibus from Shangli, about 30 min
Ya'an has Bifengxia Panda Base and the Ya'an Museum.
Door to door: About 2.5 h
Minibus to Ya'an, then bus or train to Chengdu, about 2 h total
Chengdu is the main hub for pandas, teahouses and Sichuan food.
Door to door: About 2.5 h
Minibus to Ya'an, then bus to Emeishan, about 2 h
Mount Emei is a sacred Buddhist mountain with hiking and temples.
Kangding
cautionDoor to door: About 5 h
Minibus to Ya'an, then bus to Kangding, about 4 h
Kangding is the gateway to western Sichuan; a long 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.
Han courtyard (Yinxingyuan)
Atmospheric, cheap singles with TV and ensuite; about ¥50/night. Phone: 08352316682 / 13980175152 / 13882439152.
Other guesthouses in town
Cheaper options exist; ask locally.
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
- ¥100–200 (≈ US$14–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥200–400 (≈ US$30–60) excl. bed
- High
- ¥400 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Han courtyard single (Yinxingyuan)1 × 1 night × CN¥50 | CN¥50 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × CN¥100 | CN¥100 |
| Minibus Ya'an ↔ Shangli, one way1 × CN¥10 · check | CN¥10 |
| Rickshaw from Ya'an main bus station to tourist bus station1 × CN¥6 · check | CN¥6 |
| Noodle bowl (dàròumiàn or beef)1 × CN¥15 · check | CN¥15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥18 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥199 per person per day, bed included | CN¥199≈ US$30 |
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Prices of common things
| Noodle bowl (dàròumiàn or beef)check | ¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Tea at a riverside chaircheck | ¥15–30 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Minibus Ya'an ↔ Shanglicheck | ¥10 (≈ US$2) |
| Rickshaw from Ya'an main bus station to tourist bus stationcheck | ¥6 (≈ under US$1) |
| Han courtyard singlecheck | ¥50 (≈ US$7) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- English is rarely spoken; have a translation app ready.
- Prices in tourist shops can be inflated; bargain gently.
- Minibuses back to Ya'an stop running by late afternoon – confirm the last departure.
- The village can get crowded on weekends and holidays.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
The US, UK, Canada, Australia and most other countries have embassies in Beijing and consulates in Chengdu. Check your country's website for the nearest office.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Minibus Ya'an → Shangli: about ¥10 (≈ US$2), 30 min (check)
- Rickshaw Ya'an main bus station → tourist bus station: ¥6 (≈ under US$1) (check)
- Bus Ya'an → Chengdu: about ¥50 (≈ US$7), 2 h (check)
Say or show
- 你好 — Hello (nǐ hǎo)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xiè xiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much? (duō shǎo qián?)
- 我不明白 — I don't understand (wǒ bù míng bái)
- 车站在哪里？ — Where is the bus station? (chē zhàn zài nǎ lǐ?)
- 一碗面 — One bowl of noodles, please (yī wǎn miàn)
Carry small bills (¥10, ¥20) for minibuses and street food.
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 Shangli. 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: Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Chinese public holidays (crowded) · 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
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for each bridge and the Han courtyard hotel.
- Eat page for the noodle shop with dàròumiàn and beef noodle soup.
- Day-trip page from Chengdu to Shangli with bus schedules.
- Photo guide to the Red Army carvings.
Sources
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