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Zhenyuan
Spend one night in Zhenyuan to see the ancient town, Qinglongdong complex and riverside night photos; day‑trip to Kaili possible.
Zhenyuan County in Guizhou is a small historic Miao town on the Wu River. The ancient town, cliff‑side Qinglongdong complex and riverside night scenery fit into a half‑day, so one overnight stay is enough. A short bus ride to Kaili adds a glimpse of the prefectural capital.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Nov–Mar (dry, mild)
- avoid Apr–Oct (heavy rain)
- Airport
- KWE
- Nights
- 1
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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 Zhenyuan110 ▾
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 Zhenyuan, 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; stay on well‑lit streets at night and keep valuables secure.
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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.
- AirportKWE Guiyang Longdongbao Airport (about 260 km (162 mi), 4‑5 h by car or train to Zhenyuan).KWE Guiyang Longdongbao Airport (about 162 mi (260 km), 4‑5 h by car or train to Zhenyuan).
- Getting aroundTown centre is walkable; taxis cost ~¥5 from the railway station.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee¥10–15 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))check¥5–8 (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedBed‑and‑breakfast (private room), a night, per roomCN¥150 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedRiver hotel room (double), a night, per roomCN¥350 (≈ US$50)
- High-end bedRiver hotel room (double), a night, per roomCN¥600 (≈ US$85)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥80 (≈ US$12) · Mid CN¥150 (≈ US$25) · High CN¥250 (≈ US$35)
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
- KWE Guiyang Longdongbao Airport (about 260 km (162 mi), 4‑5 h by car or train to Zhenyuan)KWE Guiyang Longdongbao Airport (about 162 mi (260 km), 4‑5 h by car or train to Zhenyuan)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Avoid
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Avoid
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Avoid
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Avoid
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Nov–Mar. Avoid: Apr–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest May (14 rain days), driest Dec (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Zhenyuan: 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
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
9 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
12 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
14 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
13 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
10 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
6 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°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
Town centre is walkable; taxis cost ~¥5 from the railway station. Buses connect to Kaili (≈1 h) and Guiyang (≈5 h).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Kaili
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 15 min
Bus from Zhenyuan railway station, about 1 h
Prefecture capital, market and Miao cultural shows.
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.
Riverfront hotel or B&B
close to the ancient town; good for night‑river views
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
- ¥80–120 CNY (≈ US$12–17) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥120–200 CNY (≈ US$17–30) excl. bed
Trip budget
| River hotel room (double)1 × 1 night × CN¥350 | CN¥350 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥150 | CN¥300 |
| Train ticket Guiyang → Zhenyuan (hard seat)2 × CN¥120 · check | CN¥240 |
| Taxi from railway station to ancient town2 × CN¥5 · check | CN¥10 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × CN¥250 · check | CN¥500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥140 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥770 per person per day, bed included | CN¥1,540≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights and long‑distance rail excluded.
Prices of common things
| Red sour soup (fish) | ¥20–30 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Golden rice wine (small cup) | ¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Coffee | ¥10–15 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Taxi (5 km)check | ¥5–8 (≈ US$1–2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Rainy season Apr–Oct can make river walks slippery; bring rain gear.
- English signage limited; have a translation app ready.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
US consulate in Chengdu (check address); Chinese embassy in Washington, D.C.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Guiyang → Zhenyuan train (hard seat): about ¥120 (≈ US$17), 4–5 h
- Taxi Zhenyuan station → ancient town: about ¥5 (≈ under US$1)
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (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 Zhenyuan. 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: Nov–Mar (dry, mild) · avoid Apr–Oct (heavy rain) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Guiyang for broader Guizhou exploration.
- Combine Zhenyuan with Anshun waterfalls for a 2‑night loop.
Sources
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