Major city · China
Zhuji诸暨
Spend a half‑day in Zhuji to see Xishi’s hometown and the Rock Bucket Buddha; add a night if you want a relaxed hotel stay.
Zhuji is a small city in central Zhejiang, known for Xishi’s historic sites and natural scenery. It is close to Hangzhou, making it a convenient day‑trip from the provincial capital, but a night adds flexibility for museum and temple visits.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Chinese New Year
- Airport
- HGH
- 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 Zhuji110 ▾
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 Zhuji, 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
- SafetyZhuji is generally safe for tourists; keep an eye on belongings in crowded buses and verify opening hours of museums and temples.
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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.
- AirportHGH Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (About 70 km (43 mi) north, 1 h by bus or taxi).HGH Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (About 43 mi (70 km) north, 1 h by bus or taxi).
- Getting aroundCity buses (routes 5a, 5b, 33b) serve the museum and main attractions; taxis and rideshare are common; a train station links to Hangzhou and Shanghai.
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
- HGH Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (About 70 km (43 mi) north, 1 h by bus or taxi)HGH Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (About 43 mi (70 km) north, 1 h by bus or taxi)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
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
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Zhuji: 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
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8 rd
Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Apr
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
11 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
12 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 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 (routes 5a, 5b, 33b) serve the museum and main attractions; taxis and rideshare are common; a train station links to Hangzhou and Shanghai.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Hangzhou
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
High‑speed rail from Zhuji to Hangzhou, about 30 min
West Lake and tea hills; easy return the same day.
Xishi Guli Tourist Area
goDoor to door: ≈35 min
City bus 5a from Zhuji centre, about 20 min
Historic houses and cultural museum; open 8:00‑16:30.Historic houses and cultural museum; open 8:00 AM‑4:30 PM.
Wuxie Scenic Area
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h
Bus to Wuxie Town, then local taxi, total ≈1 h 15 min
National forest park, steep trails; check weather.
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.
Datang Hotel
Central location, basic amenities
Zhuji Grand Hotel
Larger property near 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
- ¥150–250 CNY (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed (check)
- Mid
- ¥250–400 CNY (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed (check)
- High
- ¥400 (≈ US$60)+ CNY excl. bed (check)
Watch out
Safety
- Museum closed on Mondays; verify opening hours before visiting.
- Some temples have limited winter hours; check locally.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Zhuji诸暨
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My bed tonight
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请到这个地址To this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US Consulate in Shanghai (check address); other embassies in Beijing.
My embassy: —
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 洗手间在哪里？ — Where is the bathroom? (xǐshǒujiān 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 Zhuji. 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–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Chinese New Year · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 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
- 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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