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Tonghua通化
Use Tonghua as a short stop (half‑day) for riverfront walk or as a base to catch buses to Ji'an Koguryo sites; no need to stay overnight unless connecting trains.
Tonghua is a small, modern city in Jilin with a riverfront promenade and easy bus links to Ji'an's Koguryo ruins. It has limited attractions, so a few hours suffice unless you need a transit night.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (cold, icy roads)
- Airport
- TNH
- Nights
- 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 Tonghua110 ▾
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 Tonghua, 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
- SafetyTonghua is generally safe; stay aware of icy roads in winter and keep valuables secure in crowded buses.
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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.
- AirportTNH Tonghua Sanyuanpu Airport (Regional airport with direct flights from Beijing, Shanghai, Qingdao).
- Getting aroundWalk the riverfront, use city buses (stations near train station) or taxis; train station is 3 km (1.9 mi) east of centre.Walk the riverfront, use city buses (stations near train station) or taxis; train station is 1.9 mi (3 km) east of centre.
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)night surcharge after 22:00night surcharge after 10:00 PM¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4) per km
- Budget bedWantong Hotel, a night, per roomCN¥200 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedWantong Hotel, a night, per roomCN¥300 (≈ US$45)
- High-end bedWantong Hotel, a night, per roomCN¥400 (≈ US$60)
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
- TNH Tonghua Sanyuanpu Airport (Regional airport with direct flights from Beijing, Shanghai, Qingdao)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
Feb
Avoid
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Mar
not flagged
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Apr
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Dec
Avoid
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C) low), wettest Jul (10 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tonghua: 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
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C)
2 rd
Feb
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C)
2 rd
Mar
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−6°C (21°F)21°F (−6°C)
3 rd
Apr
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
5 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
10 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
6 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
4 rd
Nov
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
3 rd
Dec
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°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
Walk the riverfront, use city buses (stations near train station) or taxis; train station is 3 km east of centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ji'an
goDoor to door: ≈2 h including walk to bus stop
Bus from Tonghua bus station, about 2 h; ticket ¥27 (≈ US$4) (2014 price, check current)
Koguryo archaeological sites, main reason to visit Tonghua.
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.
Dongshan Guest House
Close to downtown, simple rooms
Wantong Hotel
Directly across from train station, ¥200 per night
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
| Dongshan Guest House1 × 1 night × CN¥120 | CN¥120 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × CN¥150 | CN¥150 |
| Bus to Ji'an (round‑trip)1 × CN¥27 · check current price | CN¥27 |
| eSIM data (1 week)1 × CN¥150 · check provider | CN¥150 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥45 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥492 per person per day, bed included | CN¥492≈ US$70 |
basic private room
2026 estimate in CNY; flights and long‑distance tickets excluded.
Prices of common things
| Hot pot (Shun Feng)check menu | ¥30–60 (≈ US$5–9) per person |
| Taxi (city)night surcharge after 22:00night surcharge after 10:00 PM | ¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4) per km |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Few tourist attractions in town; plan a day trip to Ji'an for historic sites.
- Winter roads can be icy; avoid long‑distance bus to Changchun in severe weather.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Tonghua通化
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请到这个地址To this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Shenyang; nearest Chinese embassy in Beijing.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tonghua Airport → city centre: about ¥30–45 (≈ US$5–7) by taxi, 30 min (check)
- Train station → downtown: ≈¥10 by bus, 10 min
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duì bu qǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xiè xie)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duō shǎo qián?)
- 厕所在哪里？ — Where is the toilet? (cè suǒ zài nǎ lǐ?)
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 Tonghua. 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: May–Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (cold, icy roads) · 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
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Wantong Hotel for early train connections.
- Combine with a visit to Changbaishan via bus from Tonghua (check schedules).
Sources
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