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Major city · China

Xilai Ancient Town西来古镇

Do a half‑day or full‑day visit from Chengdu (4–6 h); stay only if you prefer a quiet night.

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Xilai Ancient Town is a compact historic riverside settlement in Pujiang County, about 80 km (1.5–2 h) southwest of Chengdu. Its Ming‑Qing architecture, stone streets and tea culture fit a half‑day or full‑day trip; overnight stays are optional and limited to a few guesthouses.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
CNY
Best months
Mar–May, Sep–Oct
avoid Jun–Aug (rainy season)
Airport
CTU
Nights
0–1

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This is a basic guide for Xilai Ancient Town: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 7
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  • 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

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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 Xilai Ancient Town110 ▾
  • Police110
  • Fire and ambulance119

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Xilai Ancient Town, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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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.

Ming‑Qing architectureWenfeng PagodaAncient banyan treePujiang green tea
Airports
CTU Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (About 1 h 30 min by expressway to Xilai)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    not flagged

    10°C (50°F)

  2. Feb

    not flagged

    12°C (54°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    16°C (61°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  5. May

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    27°C (81°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    16°C (61°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    11°C (52°F)

Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Feb (5). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Xilai Ancient Town: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

10°C (50°F)

2°C (36°F)

6 rd

Feb

12°C (54°F)

3°C (37°F)

5 rd

Mar

16°C (61°F)

7°C (45°F)

7 rd

Apr

20°C (68°F)

11°C (52°F)

9 rd

May

24°C (75°F)

15°C (59°F)

11 rd

Jun

27°C (81°F)

18°C (64°F)

13 rd

Jul

30°C (86°F)

21°C (70°F)

14 rd

Aug

30°C (86°F)

21°C (70°F)

13 rd

Sep

26°C (79°F)

17°C (63°F)

11 rd

Oct

22°C (72°F)

13°C (55°F)

9 rd

Nov

16°C (61°F)

7°C (45°F)

7 rd

Dec

11°C (52°F)

3°C (37°F)

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

The old town is compact; walk the cobbled streets. Local minibus or taxi from Pujiang bus station covers the 1.3 km to the railway stop.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Chengdu

go

Door to door: ≈ 2 h

Bus from Xilai to Chengdu Xinnanmen Bus Station, about 1.5–2 h

Capital of Sichuan, museums and pandas.

Pujiang County town

go

Door to door: ≈ 15 min

Taxi or local minibus, 15 min

Markets, Chaoyang Lake scenic area.

Qionglai

caution

Door to door: ≈ 2 h

High‑speed rail to Qionglai station, then taxi 20 min

Another historic town, longer travel.

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.

Xilai Ancient Inn

Renovated courtyard guesthouse inside the old town

Pujiang budget hotels

15 min by taxi from the town 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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
¥120–180 (≈ US$17–30) excl. bed
Mid
¥180–300 (≈ US$30–45) excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency

Prices of common things

Pujiang green tea (cup)¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4)
Sichuan snack (douhua, spicy noodles)¥20–35 (≈ US$3–5)
Local craft (bamboo souvenir)¥30–80 (≈ US$5–12)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Generally safe; streets can be slippery when wet and crowds increase during festivals, so watch your footing and keep valuables secure.
  • Stone streets become slippery when wet; wear sturdy shoes
  • Pickpocketing is rare but keep valuables secure during festivals

Emergency numbers

Police
110
Fire and ambulance
119

Pocket card

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Xilai Ancient Town西来古镇

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Emergency

  • Police110
  • Fire and ambulance119

Embassy

US consulate in Chengdu; other embassies in Beijing.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Chengdu → Xilai by bus: about ¥30–45 (≈ US$5–7), 1.5–2 h (check schedule)
  • Local minibus Xilai‑Pujiang: ≈ ¥5–8, 15 min

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 Xilai Ancient Town. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jun–Aug (rainy season) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 2 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to China

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