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Pengzhou彭州
Visit Pengzhou as a day trip from Chengdu for the town sights; stay one night only if you want time for the mountain area.
Pengzhou is a county-level city northwest of Chengdu, where the Chengdu Plain meets the Longmen Mountains. The town has Longxing Temple and local food; the surrounding area includes Bailu Annunciation Seminary and mountain scenery. Allow a day for the town, or one night to add the hills.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (rainfall peaks in summer)
- Airports
- CTU · TFU
- 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.
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
Emergency numbers for Pengzhou110 ▾
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 Pengzhou, 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
- SafetyPengzhou is a low-crime small city and generally safe for tourists; the real risks are mountain roads after rain, summer heat and heavy downpours…
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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.
- AirportcheckCTU Chengdu Shuangliu International (Reach Pengzhou via Chengdu by rail or bus; journey time check.).
- Getting aroundThe centre is small enough to walk or ride a shared bike.
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 or a rice plate2026 estimate: check
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi flagfall¥5 (≈ under US$1); ¥6 (≈ under US$1) at night
- Metro or bus rideCity bus ride¥2 (≈ under US$1); ¥1.8 (≈ under US$1) with Tianfu Tong card or app
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week2026 estimate: check
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum or temple entryFree–¥80 (≈ US$12); check individual site
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per personCN¥80 (≈ US$12)
- Mid-range bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomCN¥300 (≈ US$45)
- High-end bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomCN¥550 (≈ US$80)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥200 (≈ US$30) · Mid CN¥400 (≈ US$60) · High CN¥900 (≈ US$130)
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
- CTU Chengdu Shuangliu International (Reach Pengzhou via Chengdu by rail or bus; journey time check.) · TFU Chengdu Tianfu International (Reach Pengzhou via Chengdu by rail or bus; journey time check.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jul (18 rain days), driest Jan (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Pengzhou: 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)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
Mar
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
12 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
14 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
15 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
16 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
18 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
17 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
16 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
14 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 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
The centre is small enough to walk or ride a shared bike. City buses cost ¥2 (¥1.8 with the Tianfu Tong card or app; cash, WeChat Pay and Alipay accepted). Taxis start at ¥5, ¥6 at night; use Didi for the mountains. Two tourist buses to the Longmen Mountain reserve and Bailu music town are listed at ¥10 per person, boarding at the passenger transport centre or stops along the way (check current service).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: Check
Train or bus; check current routes and times.
A practical base for visiting Pengzhou.
Sanxingdui, Guanghan
goDoor to door: Check
Travel east by road or via Guanghan; check current transport.
Check current museum entry arrangements before setting out.
Door to door: Check
Travel by road or rail via Chengdu; check current routes.
Better planned as a separate day trip from Chengdu.
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.
Pengzhou town centre (Tianpeng)
Walkable core: Longxing Temple, the mosque, Jinpeng East Road shops and restaurants. Best for one night with bags.
Bailu Township
Hill village 1 h+ by road from town, with the seminary and music festival; guesthouses and cooler nights in summer.
Longmen Mountain / Baishuihe edge
Rural lodges and reserve access; you need a car or Didi, and services are thin outside summer.
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
- ¥150–300 (≈ US$25–45) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥300–600 (≈ US$45–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥600 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel double room1 × 1 night × CN¥300 | CN¥300 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥400 | CN¥800 |
| Train Chengdu → Pengzhou, return2 × CN¥30 · 2026 estimate; fare and service check. | CN¥60 |
| Tourist bus to Longmen Mountain or Bailu, one way2 × CN¥10 · Service and fare check. | CN¥20 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × CN¥70 · 2026 estimate | CN¥140 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥132 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥726 per person per day, bed included | CN¥1,452≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate
2026 estimate in yuan; long-distance travel and flights excluded. Prices are estimates; confirm current rates when booking.
Prices of common things
| City bus ride | ¥2 (≈ under US$1); ¥1.8 (≈ under US$1) with Tianfu Tong card or app |
| Taxi flagfall | ¥5 (≈ under US$1); ¥6 (≈ under US$1) at night |
| Bowl of noodles or a rice plate | 2026 estimate: check |
| Sichuan rabbit, per 500 g | ¥35 (≈ US$5) |
| Hot pot, per person | 2026 estimate: check |
| Milk tea | 2026 estimate: check |
| Museum or temple entry | Free–¥80 (≈ US$12); check individual site |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | 2026 estimate: check |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check local conditions before travelling into the mountain area, especially during the summer rainy season.
- Baishuihe is a nature reserve; check whether visitor access is permitted before planning a visit.
- English may be limited outside hotels; keep your destination written in Chinese characters.
- Confirm opening and access arrangements for hill-area sights before setting out.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
No embassies in Pengzhou; diplomatic missions are in larger cities. Check your country's official consular guidance.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Chengdu → Pengzhou, train: Fare and journey time: check current service.
- City bus: ¥2 (≈ under US$1), or ¥1.8 (≈ under US$1) with Tianfu Tong.
- Tourist bus to Longmen Mountain or Bailu: ¥10 (≈ US$2) per person; check current service.
- Taxi across town: Fare: check.
Say or show
- 你好 — Hello (nǐ hǎo)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxie)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshao qián)
- 我听不懂 — I don't understand (wǒ tīng bu dǒng)
- 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kěyǐ shuākǎ ma)
- 洗手间在哪里？ — Where is the toilet? (xǐshǒujiān zài nǎlǐ)
Tipping is not expected in China; cash can be useful for small purchases.
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 Pengzhou. 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–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (rainfall peaks in summer) · month by month →
- 2 airports 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
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for CTU and TFU: last train and bus times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking cluster for the town core: Longxing Temple, the mosque, Jinpeng East Road and Wangshuli.
- Place pages with verified hours and entry for Longxing Temple, Yangping Taoist temple, Bailu seminary and Baishuihe access rules.
- Hill-weather fixture so mountain day trips can go green or be cut.
Sources
- officialPengzhou municipal government
- officialSanxingdui Museum
- officialJinsha Site Museum
- secondaryWikivoyage: Pengzhou, revision 5198357 (CC BY-SA 4.0)