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Tianmushan
Do a day trip from Hangzhou (≈6 h round‑trip) to see the cedar forest and temple; skip overnight stay unless you want hiking.
Tianmushan is a 1556 m peak in Li'an County, Zhejiang, known for towering Japanese cedar forests and a temple near the car park. It is reachable by bus from Hangzhou and offers a short hike to the summit, making it a suitable half‑day or full‑day outing rather than a multi‑day base.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid)
- Airport
- HGH
- Nights
- 0 (day trip only)
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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 Tianmushan110 ▾
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 Tianmushan, 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 for tourists; main risks are steep steps at the summit and occasional bus schedule changes – confirm locally.
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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.
- AirportHGH Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (Main gateway for Hangzhou; bus to Tianmushan departs from city centre.).
- Getting aroundTake a bus from Hangzhou Yellow Dragon Stadium to the mountain car park; a local shuttle runs between the base car park and the top bus station.
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
- HGH Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (Main gateway for Hangzhou; bus to Tianmushan departs from city centre.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tianmushan: 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
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
10 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°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
Take a bus from Hangzhou Yellow Dragon Stadium to the mountain car park; a local shuttle runs between the base car park and the top bus station. Walk the final few hundred metres to the summit.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tianmushan summit
goDoor to door: ≈5 h total round‑trip
Bus Hangzhou → mountain base (≈2 h), then shuttle to top (≈15 min)
Add 1–2 h for walking and temple visit.
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.
Guest houses at mountain base
Full board from ¥30 per person; arrange ahead if you don’t speak Chinese.
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
- ¥200–¥300 (≈ US$30–45) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥350–¥500 (≈ US$50–70) excl. bed
- High
- ¥600–¥800 (≈ US$85–120) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guest-house bed (full board)1 × 1 night × CN¥30 | CN¥30 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × CN¥200 | CN¥200 |
| Bus Hangzhou → Tianmushan, round trip1 × CN¥240 · check | CN¥240 |
| Shuttle to summit, round trip1 × CN¥40 · check | CN¥40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥51 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥561 per person per day, bed included | CN¥561≈ US$80 |
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2026 estimate in CNY; bus and shuttle excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bus ticket Hangzhou → Tianmushancheck | ¥120–¥150 (≈ US$17–25) |
| Shuttle to summitcheck | ¥20 (≈ US$3) |
| Guest‑house board (bed + meals) | ¥30–¥45 (≈ US$5–7) per person |
| Bamboo shoot dish | ¥20–¥35 (≈ US$3–5) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus schedules vary; confirm at Hangzhou station office.
- Flash cards are needed for the mountain‑top car park shuttle.
- Summit weather station is basic and can be windy.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Hangzhou → Tianmushan bus: about ¥130 (≈ US$19), 2 h each way (check)
- Shuttle to summit: ¥20 (≈ US$3), 15 min (check)
Say or show
- 公交票多少钱？ — How much is the bus ticket? (gōngjiāo piào duōshǎo qián?)
- 我有预订 — I have a reservation (wǒ yǒu yùdìng)
- 山顶在哪里？ — Where is the summit? (shāndǐng zài nǎlǐ?)
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 Tianmushan. 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, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid) · 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
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Bus Hangzhou → Tianmushan (check times).
- Shuttle bus between base and top car parks.
- Arrange guest‑house stay in advance if needed.
Sources
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