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Langde朗德
Langde is a half-day stop from Kaili: walk the cobblestone lanes of a Miao hill village, then return. One night is enough if you want to hike the surrounding valley.
Langde is a restored Miao village 20 km south of Kaili, split into a lower section on the S308 road and an upper village 2 km upstream. It is a compact, tourist-ready stop with homestays, a small square and valley walks. Most visitors come by bus from Kaili for a few hours; staying one night lets you explore the hills on foot.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, some homestays close)
- Airport
- KWE
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7
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- 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.
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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 Langde110 ▾
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 Langde, 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
- SafetyLangde is safe for tourists.
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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.
- AirportKWE Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (About 2.5 h by bus or taxi to Kaili, then 40 min to Langde).
- Getting aroundLangde is walkable on foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealSimple meal (noodle or rice dish)¥15–30 (≈ US$3–5)
- Budget bedPrivate room in homestay, a night, per roomCN¥120 (≈ US$17)
- Mid-range bedPrivate room in homestay, a night, per roomCN¥180 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedPrivate room in homestay, a night, per roomCN¥250 (≈ US$35)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥150 (≈ US$25) · Mid CN¥250 (≈ US$35) · High CN¥400 (≈ US$60)
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
- KWE Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (About 2.5 h by bus or taxi to Kaili, then 40 min to Langde)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest May (18 rain days), driest Sep (11). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Langde: 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
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
14 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
13 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
16 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
17 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
18 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
16 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
13 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
11 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
11 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
Langde is walkable on foot. For nearby villages, walk or hire a taxi from the main road.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Bus from Langde, about 40 min
Market town with Miao and Dong culture; bus back to Langde every hour.
Taijiang
cautionDoor to door: About 2 h
Bus via Kaili, about 1.5 h total
Another Miao village cluster; check bus connections.
Door to door: About 5 h
Bus via Kaili and Congjiang, about 4 h
Too far for a day trip; stay overnight.
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.
Upper Langde
The tourist core; homestays around the main square and up the hillside.
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
| Private room in homestay1 × 1 night × CN¥180 | CN¥180 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥250 | CN¥500 |
| Bus Kaili ↔ Langde, one way2 × CN¥13 · check | CN¥26 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥71 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥389 per person per day, bed included | CN¥777≈ US$110 |
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2026 estimate in yuan; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bus Kaili → Langdecheck | ¥13 (≈ US$2) |
| Homestay bed, per nightcheck | ¥70–150 (≈ US$10–25) |
| Simple meal (noodle or rice dish) | ¥15–30 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Bottle of water | ¥2–3 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No ATM in Langde; bring cash. A bank is in the town 10 min by bus toward Kaili.
- Entrance fee may be charged (check).
- Homestays are basic: shared bathrooms, no heating in winter.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Langde朗德
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
The nearest major consulates are in Guiyang (check) or Chongqing (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Kaili → Langde: ¥13 (≈ US$2), about 40 min (check)
- Taxi Kaili → Langde: ¥100–150 (≈ US$14–25) (check)
Say or show
- 你好 — Hello (nǐ hǎo)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xiè xiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much? (duō shǎo qián?)
- 我不懂 — I don't understand (wǒ bù dǒng)
- 厕所在哪里？ — Where is the toilet? (cè suǒ zài nǎ lǐ?)
- 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kě yǐ shuā kǎ 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 Langde. 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 Dec–Feb (cold, some homestays close) · month by month →
- 1 airport 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 Upper Langde homestays with verified prices and bathroom type.
- Bus schedule page from Kaili Bus Terminal with real-time departures.
- Hiking trail map for the Bala River valley.
Sources
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