Major city · China
Chengmai
Spend 1–2 days in Chengmai: morning coffee museum, midday temple visit, afternoon mangrove park; stay in Laocheng for easy transport.
Chengmai County on Hainan Island offers a compact mix of coffee heritage, Buddhist temples and a wetland park. All sights are reachable by local bus within an hour, so a short stay covers the highlights.
More
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (cooler, less rain)
- avoid Jun–Sep (hot, heavy rain)
- Airport
- HAK
- Nights
- 1–2
Not a trip line yet
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
Emergency numbers for Chengmai110 ▾
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 Chengmai, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch for traffic when crossing streets, keep valuables secure on buses.
Show all 12 answers
- 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.
- AirportHAK Haikou Meilan International Airport (Main gateway to Hainan; about 70 km (43 mi) north of Chengmai, 1 h by bus).HAK Haikou Meilan International Airport (Main gateway to Hainan; about 43 mi (70 km) north of Chengmai, 1 h by bus).
- Getting aroundLocal buses (numbers 5, 6, 11, 16) link Laocheng, Jinjiang and Fushan; a short train runs between Laocheng and Fushan (10 min, limited service).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (cup)¥20–30 (≈ US$3–5)
- Street or quick mealLocal noodle soup¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4)
- 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)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket (city)¥2–5 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBudget guesthouse, a night, per personCN¥120 (≈ US$17)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥80 (≈ US$12) · Mid CN¥150 (≈ US$25) · High CN¥250 (≈ US$35)
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
- HAK Haikou Meilan International Airport (Main gateway to Hainan; about 70 km (43 mi) north of Chengmai, 1 h by bus)HAK Haikou Meilan International Airport (Main gateway to Hainan; about 43 mi (70 km) north of Chengmai, 1 h by bus)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Feb
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Mar
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Apr
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
May
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Dec
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Chengmai: next 7 days
Loading forecast…
Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
Loading…
Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
Feb
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 rd
Mar
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3 rd
Apr
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
7 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10 rd
Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Nov
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3 rd
Dec
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
2 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
Local buses (numbers 5, 6, 11, 16) link Laocheng, Jinjiang and Fushan; a short train runs between Laocheng and Fushan (10 min, limited service).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Fushan Coffee Cultural Center
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Bus 5 or 6 from Laocheng to Jinjiang, then local bus to Fushan (≈30 min total)
Entry ¥30; coffee tasting available.
Meilang Twin Pagodas
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus 9 from Jinshan Temple to Meilang Village (≈40 min)
Free entry, small museum onsite.
R&F Mangrove Bay Wetland Park
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Bus 16 from Fushan Railway Station (≈20 min)
¥40 entry, open 08:30‑17:30.¥40 entry, open 8:30 AM‑5:30 PM.
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.
Laocheng town
Most hotels, foreign‑friendly services, central bus station.
Jinjiang town
Budget options, close to coffee museum.
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 (≈ US$12–17) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥120–200 (≈ US$17–30) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget guesthouse2 × 1 night × CN¥180 | CN¥360 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥150 | CN¥300 |
| Bus fare (city loops)2 × CN¥15 | CN¥30 |
| Coffee museum entry2 × CN¥30 | CN¥60 |
| Mangrove park entry2 × CN¥40 | CN¥80 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥83 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥457 per person per day, bed included | CN¥913≈ US$130 |
2026 estimate in yuan; flights and visas excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (cup) | ¥20–30 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Local noodle soup | ¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Bus ticket (city) | ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi (5 km) | ¥30–45 (≈ US$5–7) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus schedules may be sparse on weekends; verify times at stations.
- Train between Laocheng and Fushan runs only once daily each way; verify timetable.
- Mangrove park entry fee ¥40 (≈ US$6); bring cash.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
Pocket card
Fill in, then print or save as PDF
Stays in this browser only; nothing is sent anywhere.
ChengmaiChengmai
Pocket card · Voykit
My bed tonight
—
—
—
请到这个地址To this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Haikou (check address); other embassies in Haikou or Sanya.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Laocheng ↔ Jinjiang bus: ≈ ¥5 per ride, 10‑15 min
- Train Laocheng ↔ Fushan: ≈ ¥10, 10 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?)
- 公交站在哪里？ — Where is the bus stop? (gōngjiāo zhàn 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 Chengmai. 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: Oct–Mar (cooler, less rain) · avoid Jun–Sep (hot, heavy rain) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Laocheng hotel → bus to Jinjiang → coffee museum → temple → mangrove park.
- Add a day for a guided village tour (Luoyi or Shique).
Sources
Ask about Chengmai
Loading…
Was this useful?