Major city · China
Chengjiang澄江
Spend a half‑day at the Chengjiang Fossil Museum and Fuxian Lake; stay one night if you want a relaxed evening in town.
Chengjiang is a small Yunnan city famous for the Chengjiang Fossil Site and nearby Fuxian Lake. Both attractions are reachable within minutes from the town centre, making a half‑day itinerary feasible. Overnight stays are optional for a slower pace.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (rainy season)
- Airport
- KMG
- Nights
- 0–1
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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 Chengjiang110 ▾
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 Chengjiang, 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
- SafetyChengjiang is low‑risk; main concerns are traffic on rural roads and occasional heavy rain; keep valuables secure.
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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.
- AirportKMG Kunming Changshui International Airport (Bus from airport to Kunming South Railway Station, then bus to Chengjiang (~3 h).).
- Getting aroundTaxis and city buses serve the town; a short taxi ride (≈5 km (3.1 mi)) reaches the Maotianshan Geopark entrance.Taxis and city buses serve the town; a short taxi ride (≈3.1 mi (5 km)) reaches the Maotianshan Geopark entrance.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (city, 5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (city, 3.1 mi (5 km))¥30–45 (≈ US$5–7)
- Budget bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomCN¥80 (≈ US$12)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomCN¥140 (≈ US$20)
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per roomCN¥220 (≈ US$35)
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
- KMG Kunming Changshui International Airport (Bus from airport to Kunming South Railway Station, then bus to Chengjiang (~3 h).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
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14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Care
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Care
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
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18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Chengjiang: 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
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
Mar
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
12 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
14 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
6 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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
Taxis and city buses serve the town; a short taxi ride (≈5 km) reaches the Maotianshan Geopark entrance.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Fuxian Lake
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
City bus from Chengjiang bus terminal, ~15 min
Lake is 6 km (3.7 mi) south; walking paths and lakeside parks available.Lake is 3.7 mi (6 km) south; walking paths and lakeside parks available.
Maotianshan Geopark
goDoor to door: ≈20 min
Taxi or bus to park entrance, ~5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi or bus to park entrance, ~3.1 mi (5 km)
Entry free; most fossils displayed at the museum in town.
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.
Town centre guesthouses
Basic rooms, easy access to bus terminal and 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
| Guesthouse single room1 × 1 night × CN¥60 | CN¥60 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × CN¥80 | CN¥80 |
| Bus Kunming → Chengjiang, one way1 × CN¥60 · check | CN¥60 |
| Taxi town centre → Maotianshan Geopark1 × CN¥35 | CN¥35 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥24 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥259 per person per day, bed included | CN¥259≈ US$40 |
2026 estimate in yuan; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bus ticket Kunming → Chengjiangcheck | ¥50–70 (≈ US$7–10) |
| Taxi (city, 5 km) | ¥30–45 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Meal at local restaurant | ¥20–40 (≈ US$3–6) |
| Bottled water (500 ml) | ¥2–4 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Buses from Kunming run only a few times daily; check the latest schedule.
- Museum closed on Mondays; plan arrival accordingly.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Chengjiang澄江
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请到这个地址To this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Chengdu; nearest Chinese embassy in Beijing.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kunming → Chengjiang bus: ≈¥60, 3 h (check)
- Taxi town centre → Maotianshan Geopark: ≈¥30, 5 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?)
- 厕所在哪里？ — Where is the bathroom? (cèsuǒ zài nǎlǐ?)
- 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?)
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 Chengjiang. 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: Apr–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add night‑bus from Kunming to Chengjiang for budget travelers.
- Develop a shuttle service between town centre and Fuxian Lake.
Sources
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