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Jiajiang夹江
Skip Jiajiang unless you have a specific interest in ancient Buddhist cliff carvings or handmade paper; the Thousand Buddha Cliff is modest and awkward to reach without a car.
Jiajiang is a small county in east Sichuan, about 1.5 hours by train from Chengdu. Its main draw is the Thousand Buddha Cliff, a riverside rock face with over 160 carved Buddhas, many headless from the Cultural Revolution. A nearby museum covers the local rice-paper industry. The site is poorly connected by public transport and the carvings are less impressive than those at Dazu or Leshan. Most travellers can skip it.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
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- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid)
- Airports
- CTU · TFU
- 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
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- 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 Jiajiang110 ▾
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 Jiajiang, 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
- SafetyJiajiang is a quiet county town with low crime.
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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 (About 1.5 h by train or bus to Jiajiang; check).
- Getting aroundTaxis are the practical option for reaching the cliff; bus 1 goes partway but requires a transfer and a 10–15 min walk.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealNoodle bowl¥8–15 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within town¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3)
- Metro or bus rideBus to Leshancheck¥7 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketThousand Buddha Cliff entry¥7 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBudget hotel double room, a night, per roomCN¥150 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel double room, a night, per roomCN¥250 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedBudget hotel double room, a night, per roomCN¥400 (≈ US$60)
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
- CTU Chengdu Shuangliu International (About 1.5 h by train or bus to Jiajiang; check) · TFU Chengdu Tianfu International (About 2 h by bus and train; check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
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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
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°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
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. 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 Jun (16 rain days), driest Jan (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Jiajiang: 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.
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2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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Mar
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
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Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
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Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
14 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°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
Taxis are the practical option for reaching the cliff; bus 1 goes partway but requires a transfer and a 10–15 min walk. Consider hiring a taxi for 1–2 hours (under ¥50 with bargaining).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Leshan Giant Buddha
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus from Jiajiang bus station, about 30 min
A much larger and better-preserved Buddha site; combine with Jiajiang if you have a car.
Mount Emei
overnightDoor to door: About 2 h
Bus to Leshan then bus to Emeishan, about 1.5 h total
A full day or overnight for the summit.
Chengdu
goDoor to door: About 2 h
Train from Leshan North or bus, about 1.5 h
Pandas, teahouses and Sichuan food.
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.
Yancheng Town (county seat)
Central area near the bus station and Leshan North Railway Station; basic hotels and guesthouses.
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
| Budget hotel double room1 × 1 night × CN¥150 | CN¥150 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥150 | CN¥300 |
| Taxi to Thousand Buddha Cliff and back (1–2 h)1 × CN¥50 · check | CN¥50 |
| Bus to Leshan, one way2 × CN¥7 · check | CN¥14 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥51 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥283 per person per day, bed included | CN¥565≈ US$80 |
2026 estimate in yuan; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bus to Leshancheck | ¥7 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi within town | ¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Thousand Buddha Cliff entry | ¥7 (≈ under US$1) |
| Museum of Handmade Paper | Free in winter; check other seasons |
| Noodle bowl | ¥8–15 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bottle of water | ¥2–3 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Only one train per day from Chengdu to Leshan North (Jiajiang's station); check the schedule.
- No taxis waiting at the cliff; arrange a return ride in advance.
- Many Buddha heads are missing; the site is not well maintained.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
The US Embassy is in Beijing; consulates in Chengdu, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Shenyang. Most other countries have embassies in Beijing and consulates in Chengdu.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Chengdu → Jiajiang (train): about ¥30–50 (≈ US$5–7), 1.5 h, one train daily (check)
- Chengdu → Jiajiang (bus): ¥33 (≈ US$5), every 30 min, about 2 h (check)
- Taxi to cliff and back: ¥40–50 (≈ US$6–7) with bargaining
Say or show
- 你好 — Hello (nǐ hǎo)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xiè xiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much? (duō shǎo qián)
- 厕所在哪里？ — Where is the toilet? (cè suǒ zài nǎ lǐ)
- 我不懂 — I don't understand (wǒ bù dǒng)
Download Alipay or WeChat Pay before you arrive; cash is accepted but less common.
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 Jiajiang. 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 (hot and humid) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Thousand Buddha Cliff and Jiajiang Museum of Handmade Paper with verified opening hours and ticket prices.
- Transport page with current train and bus schedules from Chengdu and Leshan.
- Eat page with local rice-paper snacks and noodle shops.
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