Major city · China
Yixing宜兴
Spend 1–2 days in Yixing for ceramics museums and natural parks; arrive by high‑speed rail from Nanjing or Hangzhou.
Yixing, a county‑level city in Jiangsu, lies at the centre of the Shanghai‑Nanjing‑Hangzhou triangle. It is famed for pottery and nearby mountain‑forest parks. A half‑day covers the ceramics museum; another day adds Longchi Mountain and Bamboo Sea. Rail links make day trips feasible.
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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)
- Airports
- PVG · NKG · HGH · WUX
- Nights
- 1–2
Not a trip line yet
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 Yixing110 ▾
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 Yixing, 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
- SafetyYixing is generally safe; petty theft is rare.
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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.
- AirportPVG Shanghai Pudong International (242 km (150 mi), ~2.5 h drive).PVG Shanghai Pudong International (150 mi (242 km), ~2.5 h drive).
- Getting aroundHigh‑speed rail (Nanjing‑Hangzhou line) stops at Yixing Railway Station; city buses (e.g., 152, 201, 245) reach museums and parks.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealLocal street snack¥15–30 (≈ US$3–5)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))¥30–45 (≈ US$5–7)
- Museum or sight ticketBamboo Sea entry¥78 (≈ US$11)
- Budget bedBudget hostel/guesthouse, a night, per personCN¥80 (≈ US$12)
- Mid-range bedThree‑star hotel, a night, per roomCN¥350 (≈ US$50)
- High-end bedThree‑star hotel, a night, per roomCN¥500 (≈ US$70)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥120 (≈ US$17) · Mid CN¥180 (≈ US$30) · High CN¥300 (≈ US$45)
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
- PVG Shanghai Pudong International (242 km (150 mi), ~2.5 h drive) · NKG Nanjing Lukou International (108 km (67 mi), ~1.5 h drive) · HGH Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (180 km (112 mi), ~2 h drive) · WUX Wuxi Sunan Shuofang (95 km (59 mi), ~1 h drive)PVG Shanghai Pudong International (150 mi (242 km), ~2.5 h drive) · NKG Nanjing Lukou International (67 mi (108 km), ~1.5 h drive) · HGH Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (112 mi (180 km), ~2 h drive) · WUX Wuxi Sunan Shuofang (59 mi (95 km), ~1 h drive)
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
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°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
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Jun (10 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Yixing: 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)
6 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
6 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Apr
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°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
High‑speed rail (Nanjing‑Hangzhou line) stops at Yixing Railway Station; city buses (e.g., 152, 201, 245) reach museums and parks. Taxis are cheap; rent a bike for Longchi mountain trails.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Longchi Mountain Scenic Area
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Bus 229 or 801 from Yixing centre, ~30 min
Free entry; optional bike or scooter hire costs extra.
Yixing Bamboo Sea
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 15 min
Bus 201/373/375/801 to Zhuhai Village, ~45 min
¥78 entry; popular for walking and forest scenery.
Yixing Ceramics Museum
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
City bus 152 or walk 15 min from centre
Free; see local teapot craft.
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.
Wuxi Yixing Hotel
Three‑star, near city centre; good for 1‑night stays.
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 CNY (≈ US$17–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥180–300 CNY (≈ US$30–45) excl. bed
- High
- ¥300 (≈ US$45)+ CNY excl. bed
Trip budget
| Three‑star hotel1 × 1 night × CN¥350 | CN¥350 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥180 | CN¥360 |
| High‑speed rail Yixing‑Nanjing (round‑trip)2 × CN¥150 · check | CN¥300 |
| City bus day pass2 × CN¥30 · check | CN¥60 |
| eSIM 7‑day data2 × CN¥200 · check | CN¥400 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥147 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥809 per person per day, bed included | CN¥1,617≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Tea (local Yixing teapot) | ¥80–150 (≈ US$12–25) |
| Bamboo Sea entry | ¥78 (≈ US$11) |
| Local street snack | ¥15–30 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Taxi (5 km) | ¥30–45 (≈ US$5–7) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer heat can exceed 35 °C (95 °F); carry water.Summer heat can exceed 95 °F (35 °C); carry water.
- Some park facilities close at 16:00; plan visits earlier.Some park facilities close at 4:00 PM; plan visits earlier.
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)
- Yixing ↔ Nanjing high‑speed rail: ≈¥150 one way, 30 min (check)
- City bus ride: ¥2–¥5 (≈ under US$1) per trip (check)
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 这个多少钱？ — How much is this? (zhè ge duōshǎo qián?)
- 洗手间在哪里？ — Where is the bathroom? (xǐshǒujiān 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 Yixing. 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 →
- 4 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- High‑speed rail tickets (Nanjing‑Yixing or Hangzhou‑Yixing) – book via China Railway 12306.
- eSIM data plan – see /topics/esim-for-travel-how-it-works-and-how-to-set-it-up.
Sources
- officialYixing official site
- secondaryWikidata – Yixing
- secondaryWikivoyage: Yixing, revision 4761404 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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