Territory capital · China
Kaili
Do a day trip to Kaili for ethnic‑village visits; stay elsewhere – 5–6 h travel each way, ¥60 bus from Guiyang airport.
Kaili is an industrial city with heavy pollution but serves as a gateway to colorful Miao and Dong villages. A single day covers the main markets and nearby villages; overnight stays are better in Leishan or Guiyang.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Mar–Oct
- avoid Nov–Feb (cool, foggy)
- Airport
- KWE
- 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 Kaili110 ▾
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 Kaili, 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 in daytime; watch for industrial dust and limited English; keep valuables on you in markets.
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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.
- AirportcheckKWE Guiyang Longdongbao Airport (Mini‑van ¥60 (≈ US$9) to Kaili, wait for full van (check)).
- Getting aroundPublic bus No.1 links train station and city centre; most village trips need intercity buses from the terminal.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Museum or sight ticketLuohanshan Forest Park zoo entryFree park, zoo charge¥20 (≈ US$3)
- Budget bedCapsule or hostel bed, a night, per personCN¥80 (≈ US$12)
- Mid-range bedBusiness hotel double room, a night, per roomCN¥500 (≈ US$70)
- High-end bedBusiness hotel double room, a night, per roomCN¥900 (≈ US$130)
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 Airport (Mini‑van ¥60 to Kaili, wait for full van (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Mar–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Feb. 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 (11 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kaili: 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
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
5 rd
Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
6 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
5 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
Public bus No.1 links train station and city centre; most village trips need intercity buses from the terminal.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Leishan
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min total
Bus from Kaili terminal, about 1 h
Miao ethnic town, good for overnight if desired.
Lang De village
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Bus to Leishan then local bus, ≈1 h 30 min
Touristy but scenic; combine with Leishan.
Xijiang Miao village
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Bus from Kaili, about 1 h 45 min
Largest Miao village, market nearby.
Zhaoxing
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h 30 min
Bus to Geyi (3 km (1.9 mi)) then taxi, total ≈2 hBus to Geyi (1.9 mi (3 km)) then taxi, total ≈2 h
Remote, limited English.
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.
Kaili city centre hotels
Basic options, price ¥150–300 per night (check)
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
| Capsule or hostel bed1 × 1 night × CN¥80 | CN¥80 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × CN¥150 | CN¥150 |
| Guiyang Airport → Kaili mini‑van1 × CN¥60 · check | CN¥60 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥29 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥319 per person per day, bed included | CN¥319≈ US$45 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights and transport excluded.
Prices of common things
| Luohanshan Forest Park zoo entryFree park, zoo charge | ¥20 (≈ US$3) |
| Ferry across river in Chong An Jiang village | ¥1 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Dust and pollution from coal power plant and cement factories.
- Bus departures wait for full load, causing possible delays.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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请到这个地址To this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consular services are in Guiyang (check address).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Guiyang Airport → Kaili mini‑van: ¥60 (≈ US$9), about 1 h (check)
- Bus Kaili → Leishan: ≈¥15, 1 h
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxie)
- 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 Kaili. 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–Oct · avoid Nov–Feb (cool, foggy) · 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
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Use Guiyang airport mini‑van (¥60) to reach Kaili quickly.
- Base overnight in Leishan for better village access.
- Combine multiple villages in one day with early bus schedule.
Sources
- officialWikidata – Kaili
- secondaryWikivoyage: Kaili, revision 5285747 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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