Major city · China
Shishi石狮
Skip Shishi unless you have business in the garment or stone trade: the city is a factory hub with few sights, best seen as a half-day pass-through from Xiamen or Quanzhou.
Shishi sits between Xiamen and Quanzhou, known for its casual-wear factories and stone quarries. The downtown is a working industrial grid with a few old temples and markets. Most travellers use it as a transit point or skip it entirely. The coastline has a quieter beach and a Song-dynasty pagoda, but nothing that justifies a dedicated trip.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Chinese New Year (factories closed)
- Airports
- XMN · JJN
- Nights
- 0
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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 Shishi110 ▾
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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 Shishi, 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
- SafetyShishi is generally safe, but traffic is chaotic and motorcycle drivers may overcharge.
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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.
- AirportXMN Xiamen Gaoqi International (About 45–60 min by taxi or bus; the nearest major airport.).
- Getting aroundMotorcycle taxis are the main option for short trips (¥6–8 (≈ US$1–2) downtown).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealStreet noodle bowl¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Motorcycle taxi downtown¥6–8 (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personCN¥60 (≈ US$9)
- 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¥150 (≈ US$25) · Mid CN¥300 (≈ US$45) · High CN¥500 (≈ US$70)
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
- XMN Xiamen Gaoqi International (About 45–60 min by taxi or bus; the nearest major airport.) · JJN Quanzhou Jinjiang International (About 30–40 min by taxi; smaller airport with domestic routes.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Feb
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Mar
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°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
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Dec
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C) low), wettest May (15 rain days), driest Nov (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Shishi: 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
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
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Feb
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Mar
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
14 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
14 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
15 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6 rd
Nov
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
6 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
Motorcycle taxis are the main option for short trips (¥6–8 downtown). Buses are erratic; taxis are scarce and don't use meters. Walking the central market streets is feasible.
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: 1–1.5 h
Bus from Shishi bus station, about 1 h
Gulangyu Island, Nanputuo Temple and good food; a full day.
Door to door: 1 h
Bus, about 40 min
UNESCO-listed old town, Qingjing Mosque and Kaiyuan Temple.
Door to door: 30–40 min
Bus or taxi, about 20–30 min
Wudian Old Street and Anping Bridge; half a day.
Chongwu
cautionDoor to door: 1.5 h
Bus via Hui'an, about 1 h
Stone fortress and seaside; worth it if you have transport.
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.
Downtown Shishi
Near the main bus station and markets; basic business hotels, few foreigner-friendly options.
Golden Beach area
A handful of seaside guesthouses; quieter but requires transport into town.
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
- ¥150–250 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥250–400 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- High
- ¥400 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed1 × 1 night × CN¥60 | CN¥60 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × CN¥150 | CN¥150 |
| Bus Xiamen → Shishi, one way1 × CN¥30 · check | CN¥30 |
| Motorcycle taxi downtown trip1 × CN¥8 · check | CN¥8 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥25 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥273 per person per day, bed included | CN¥273≈ US$40 |
2026 estimate in yuan; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Motorcycle taxi downtown | ¥6–8 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Bus Xiamen → Shishicheck | ¥25–35 (≈ US$4–5) |
| Street noodle bowl | ¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bottled water | ¥2–3 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Motorcycle drivers quote a price upfront — negotiate before riding.
- Stone warehouses are wholesale-oriented; small retail items (bowls, vases) exist but are limited.
- Golden Beach gets crowded during national holidays; avoid those dates.
- Few English speakers; have your destination written in Chinese.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Shishi石狮
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Xiamen → Shishi: about ¥30 (≈ US$5), about 1 h (check)
- Motorcycle taxi downtown: ¥6–8 (≈ US$1–2), negotiate first
- Taxi Shishi → Quanzhou: about ¥80–120 (≈ US$12–17) (check)
Say or show
- 你好 — Hello (nǐ hǎo)
- 多少钱？ — How much? (duō shǎo qián)
- 太贵了 — Too expensive (tài guì le)
- 车站在哪里？ — Where is the bus station? (chē zhàn zài nǎ lǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xiè xiè)
Few people speak English; have destinations written in Chinese characters.
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 Shishi. 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–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Chinese New Year (factories 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
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 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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