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Suqian
Spend 1–2 days in Suqian: explore the Grand Canal heritage, Lakeside Park and Suqian Museum; one night of accommodation is enough.
Suqian, a city of about 5 million in northern Jiangsu, sits on the historic Grand Canal and hosts two large lakes (Luoma and Hongze). Its main attractions – the canal‑related heritage sites, lakeside parks and the Suqian Museum – can be seen in a half‑day each, so a short stay of one to two days works well. Good transport links by high‑speed rail from Nanjing make it an easy side‑trip.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, occasional fog)
- Airport
- NKG
- Nights
- 1–2
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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 Suqian110 ▾
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 Suqian, 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
- SafetySuqian is generally safe; typical urban cautions apply – keep an eye on belongings in crowded buses and verify taxi fares before starting.
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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.
- AirportNKG Nanjing Lukou International Airport (Main international gateway for Suqian, about 1 h 30 min by high‑speed train).
- Getting aroundcheckCity buses cover most routes (fares cheap, check local rates).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealStreet snack (jianbing)¥5–10 (≈ US$1–2)
- 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 ticketMuseum entry¥20–60 (≈ US$3–9)
- Budget bedDevelopment Avenue Atour Hotel, a night, per roomCN¥240 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedDevelopment Avenue Atour Hotel, a night, per roomCN¥260 (≈ US$40)
- High-end bedDevelopment Avenue Atour Hotel, a night, per roomCN¥300 (≈ US$45)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥150 (≈ US$25) · Mid CN¥300 (≈ US$45) · High CN¥500 (≈ US$70)
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
- NKG Nanjing Lukou International Airport (Main international gateway for Suqian, about 1 h 30 min by high‑speed train)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Mar
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Best
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
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Jul (211 rain days), driest Dec (20). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Suqian: 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
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
22 rd
Feb
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
26 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
42 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
47 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
77 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
128 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
211 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
180 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
91 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
42 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
35 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
20 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 cover most routes (fares cheap, check local rates). Taxis are metered and affordable for short trips. Shared bikes (Hellobike, Qingju) are abundant for 2–5 km rides.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Sihong Ancient Xucheng Scenic Area
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
City bus or taxi, about 45 min
Historical ruins, open daily 08:00–22:00, entry freeHistorical ruins, open daily 8:00 AM–10:00 PM, entry free
Hongze Lake Wetland Park
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 15 min
Bus to Chengtou Village, then walk 10 min
Largest freshwater wetland in Jiangsu, fee ¥20–60
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.
Development Avenue Atour Hotel
4‑star, central, price ¥240 per night
Xingchen International Hotel
5‑star, Suyu District, price ¥440 per night
Double Star International Hotel
5‑star, Jingui Road, price ¥540 per night
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) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥250–400 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- High
- ¥400 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Development Avenue Atour Hotel1 × 1 night × CN¥260 | CN¥260 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥300 | CN¥600 |
| High‑speed train Nanjing → Suqian (second class)2 × CN¥150 · check | CN¥300 |
| City bus day pass2 × CN¥15 · check | CN¥30 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × CN¥150 · check | CN¥300 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥149 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥820 per person per day, bed included | CN¥1,639≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Street snack (jianbing) | ¥5–10 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Taxi (5 km) | ¥30–45 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Museum entry | ¥20–60 (≈ US$3–9) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Museum entry fee may vary; check the Suqian Museum website.
- Some park opening hours close early in winter; verify before visiting.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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请到这个地址To this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
US consulate in Nanjing; other embassies in Beijing.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Nanjing → Suqian high‑speed train: about ¥120 (≈ US$17) second class, ~1 h (check)
- City bus fare: ≈ ¥2–3 per ride, day pass ¥15 (≈ US$3) (check)
- Taxi within city (5 km): ≈ ¥30–45 (check)
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?)
- 厕所在哪里？ — Where is the toilet? (cèsuǒ 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 Suqian. 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 Jan–Feb (cold, occasional fog) · 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
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Rail‑to‑hotel contract: Nanjing‑Suqian high‑speed train (≈1 h) then taxi to hotel.
- Bike‑to‑park loop: shared bike from city centre to Lakeside Park (≈3 km).
Sources
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