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Dazhou达州
Spend 1–2 days in Dazhou to see its museums and nearby mountains; a single night is enough for the main sights.
Dazhou is a mid‑size city in eastern Sichuan with a handful of cultural sites and easy access to natural parks. Its compact centre can be explored in a half‑day, and a night in a budget hotel lets you catch sunrise at the Batai Mountains or visit the museum the next morning.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Dec–Feb (short, foggy winters) and Chinese public holidays (heavy road traffic)
- Airport
- DAX
- Nights
- 1
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 Dazhou110 ▾
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 Dazhou, 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
- SafetyDazhou is generally safe; traffic can be heavy on holidays and mountain trails may be slippery in rain.
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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.
- AirportDAX Dazhou Jinya Airport (16 parking spaces; bus or taxi to city centre about 30 min).
- Getting aroundCity buses run 6:30 AM–9:00 PM, fare ¥1–2 (≈ under US$1); Alipay, WeChat Pay and transport cards accepted.City buses run 6:30 AM AM–9:00 AM PM, fare ¥1–2 (≈ under US$1); Alipay, WeChat Pay and transport cards accepted.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café¥15–¥25 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealStreet noodle bowl¥12–¥20 (≈ US$2–3)
- BeerBeer (draft)¥10–¥15 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxi¥30–¥45 (≈ US$5–7)
- Metro or bus rideBus fare¥1–¥2 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entryFree
- Budget bedBudget hotel single room, a night, per personCN¥250 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double room, a night, per roomCN¥900 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double room, a night, per roomCN¥1,500 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥80 (≈ US$12) · Mid CN¥120 (≈ US$17) · High CN¥200 (≈ US$30)
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
- DAX Dazhou Jinya Airport (16 parking spaces; bus or taxi to city centre about 30 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jun (10 rain days), driest Feb (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Dazhou: 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
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
5 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
7 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
8 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
6 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°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
City buses run 6:30 AM–9:00 PM, fare ¥1–2; Alipay, WeChat Pay and transport cards accepted. Taxis are cheap for short trips (≈¥15‑20 for 5 km).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Batai Mountains
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Bus from city centre to Eastern Batai Township, about 1 h; then local shuttle.
Admission ¥120, shuttle ¥30.
Bashan Grand Canyon
goDoor to door: ≈3 h total
Bus to Xuanhan County (≈2 h), then park shuttle.
Route A ¥120, Route B ¥180.
Wufengshan National Forest Park
goDoor to door: ≈1.5 h total
Bus to Dazhu County (≈45 min), then local transport.
Entry ¥38.
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.
Starway Hotel (Luofu Square)
Central, near bus hub; good for one night.
All Season Hotel (Sanli Ancient Street)
Budget option close to historic street.
Phoenix International Hotel
Near Dazhou Railway Station; 3 km (1.9 mi) from city centre.Near Dazhou Railway Station; 1.9 mi (3 km) from city centre.
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
- High
- ¥200 (≈ US$30)+ CNY excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double room1 × 1 night × CN¥900 | CN¥900 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥120 | CN¥240 |
| Airport‑city bus (round‑trip)2 × CN¥30 · check | CN¥60 |
| City bus day pass2 × CN¥15 · check | CN¥30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥123 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥677 per person per day, bed included | CN¥1,353≈ US$190 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights and high‑speed rail not included.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | ¥15–¥25 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Street noodle bowl | ¥12–¥20 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Beer (draft) | ¥10–¥15 (≈ US$2–3) |
| 5 km taxi | ¥30–¥45 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Bus fare | ¥1–¥2 (≈ under US$1) |
| Museum entry | Free |
| Batai Mountains entry | ¥120 (≈ US$17) |
| Shuttle fee at Batai | ¥30 (≈ US$5) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Roads can be congested on Chinese New Year and National Day; allow extra travel time.
- Some mountain attractions close in winter for safety; check opening hours before visiting.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consular services are in Chengdu; Chinese emergency numbers above apply.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Dazhou Jinya Airport → city centre (bus): ≈¥30, 30 min (check)
- Taxi city centre → Batai Mountains: ≈¥80–¥120, 45 min (check)
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 洗手间在哪里？ — Where is the bathroom? (xǐshǒujiān zài nǎlǐ?)
- 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?)
- 救命！ — Help! (jiùmìng!)
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 Dazhou. 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: Apr–Oct · avoid Dec–Feb (short, foggy winters) and Chinese public holidays (heavy road traffic) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas 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
- Add a night in a budget hotel to explore the museum and mountain parks comfortably.
- Combine Dazhou with a Chengdu rail trip (≈3 h) for a longer Sichuan itinerary.
Sources
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