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Liupanshui六盘水
Skip Liupanshui unless you are driving the G56 expressway and want to see the world's highest bridge, or you are a train enthusiast: the city itself has little for a first-time visitor to Guizhou.
Liupanshui, nicknamed the 'Cool City' for its mild summers, sits in western Guizhou at about 1,800 m elevation. Its main draw is Duge Bridge, the world's highest bridge until 2025, which you can see from the expressway or a nearby viewpoint. The city centre has a few parks and a Danxia Mountain scenic area, but most travellers heading through Guizhou should prioritise Guiyang, Anshun or Libo County instead.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- May–Sep (cool escape from lowland heat)
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold and damp)
- Airport
- LPF
- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Liupanshui110 ▾
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 Liupanshui, 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
- SafetyLiupanshui 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.
- AirportcheckLPF Liupanshui Yuezhao Airport (check).
- Getting aroundBuses and taxis cover the city centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealBowl of noodles¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within city centre¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3)
- Metro or bus rideLocal bus ride¥2 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBudget hotel or hostel bed, a night, per personCN¥80 (≈ US$12)
- Mid-range bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomCN¥280 (≈ US$40)
- High-end bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomCN¥450 (≈ US$65)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥200 (≈ US$30) · Mid CN¥400 (≈ US$60) · High CN¥700 (≈ US$100)
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
- LPF Liupanshui Yuezhao Airport (check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jun (243 rain days), driest Feb (16). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Liupanshui: 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
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
23 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
16 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
28 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
56 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
120 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
243 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
217 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
170 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
147 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
93 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
28 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
17 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
Buses and taxis cover the city centre. To reach Duge Bridge you need a private car or taxi, about 1 hour west on the G56 expressway.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Duge Bridge
goDoor to door: 2–3 h round trip
Taxi or private car from Liupanshui city centre, about 1 hour west on G56
Free to view from the expressway rest area or the old road below; no pedestrian access on the bridge itself.
Anshun
goDoor to door: 1.5 h
High-speed train from Liupanshui to Anshun, about 40 min
Base for Huangguoshu Waterfall and Tunpu villages.
Guiyang
goDoor to door: 2 h
High-speed train, about 1 h 15 min
Provincial capital with better food, museums and transport links.
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.
Zhongshan District (city centre)
Near the main train station and most hotels; limited options.
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)
- Mid
- ¥300–500 (≈ US$45–70)
- High
- ¥600 (≈ US$85)+
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel double room1 × 1 night × CN¥280 | CN¥280 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥400 | CN¥800 |
| Taxi to Duge Bridge round trip1 × CN¥300 | CN¥300 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥138 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥759 per person per day, bed included | CN¥1,518≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bowl of noodles | ¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Local bus ride | ¥2 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi within city centre | ¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bottle of water | ¥2–3 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Duge Bridge is on the G56 expressway: there is no pedestrian walkway; view it from a rest area or the old road below.
- The city is at altitude (~1,800 m): some visitors feel the thin air on arrival.
- English is very limited outside hotels; have your destination written in Chinese.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Liupanshui六盘水
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Liupanshui → Anshun (high-speed train): about ¥50–80 (≈ US$7–12), 40 min (check)
- Liupanshui → Guiyang (high-speed train): about ¥100–150 (≈ US$14–25), 1 h 15 min (check)
- Taxi city centre → Duge Bridge: ¥200–500 (≈ US$30–70) round trip (negotiate)
Say or show
- 你好 — Hello (nǐ hǎo)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xiè xiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much? (duō shǎo qián)
- 我不懂 — I don't understand (wǒ bù dǒng)
- 厕所在哪里？ — Where is the toilet? (cè suǒ zài nǎ lǐ)
Download a translation app before you arrive; English is rarely spoken.
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 Liupanshui. 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: May–Sep (cool escape from lowland heat) · avoid Dec–Feb (cold and damp) · 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
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 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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