Major city · China
Xuzhou徐州
Spend 1–2 days in Xuzhou: a quick rail stop to see the Han tombs, museum and lakes, then catch a fast train onward.
Xuzhou sits on the Beijing‑Shanghai high‑speed line, making it a convenient half‑way break. Its main draws are the Han Dynasty tombs, two museums and lakes. A day covers the highlights; add a night for a relaxed pace and budget hotels.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid)
- Airport
- XUZ
- Nights
- 1–2
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 Xuzhou110 ▾
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 Xuzhou, 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
- SafetyXuzhou is generally safe for tourists; keep an eye on belongings in crowded markets and verify train tickets to avoid the Xuzhou‑Suzhou mix‑up.
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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.
- AirportXUZ Xuzhou Guanyin International Airport (Flights to Singapore, Bangkok and Chinese cities).
- Getting aroundMetro Line 1 (east‑west) and expanding Line 2/3; city buses are cheap and frequent; taxis queue at both railway stations.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealLocal street food (e.g., Diguo ji)¥20–35 (≈ US$3–5)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))¥30–40 (≈ US$5–6)
- Museum or sight ticketXuzhou Museum entryFree
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥150–250 (≈ US$25–35) · Mid ¥250–400 (≈ US$35–60) · High ¥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
- XUZ Xuzhou Guanyin International Airport (Flights to Singapore, Bangkok and Chinese cities)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
6°C (42°F)42°F (6°C)
Feb
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
21°C (71°F)71°F (21°C)
May
Best
27°C (80°F)80°F (27°C)
Jun
not flagged
31°C (87°F)87°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (89°F)89°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (87°F)87°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (71°F)71°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
14°C (58°F)58°F (14°C)
Dec
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (89°F)89°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest Jul (238 rain days), driest Jan (18). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Xuzhou: 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
6°C (42°F)42°F (6°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
18 rd
Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
20 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
32 rd
Apr
21°C (71°F)71°F (21°C)
11°C (51°F)51°F (11°C)
36 rd
May
27°C (80°F)80°F (27°C)
16°C (62°F)62°F (16°C)
64 rd
Jun
31°C (87°F)87°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
118 rd
Jul
32°C (89°F)89°F (32°C)
24°C (76°F)76°F (24°C)
238 rd
Aug
31°C (87°F)87°F (31°C)
24°C (74°F)74°F (24°C)
152 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (65°F)65°F (19°C)
70 rd
Oct
22°C (71°F)71°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
38 rd
Nov
14°C (58°F)58°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
35 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−1°C (31°F)31°F (−1°C)
19 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
Metro Line 1 (east‑west) and expanding Line 2/3; city buses are cheap and frequent; taxis queue at both railway stations.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: ≈ 2 h total
High‑speed train from Xuzhou East station, about 1 h 30 min
Capital of Jiangsu, good for a day of Ming‑Qing sites and the Qinhuai River.
Door to door: ≈ 5 h total
High‑speed train (G‑series) from Xuzhou East, about 4 h 30 min
Longer trip; consider an overnight stay if you want to see major sights.
Door to door: ≈ 4 h total
High‑speed train (G‑series) from Xuzhou East, about 3 h 30 min
Fast connection to the Bund and museums; good for a day if you start early.
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.
Bayview Holiday Hotel
Four‑star, ¥308+ per night, near Xuzhou railway station
The Qube Hotel Xuzhou East
Five‑star, ¥502+ per night, near Xuzhou East station
Haiyi International Hotel Xuzhou
Four‑star, ¥288+ per night, central Gulou district
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
Prices of common things
| Xuzhou Museum entry | Free |
| Huaihai Campaign Memorial entry | Free |
| Guishan Han Dynasty Tombs entry | ¥80 (≈ US$12) |
| Mausoleum of the Chu Prince entry | ¥90 (≈ US$13) |
| Xuzhou Aquarium | ¥60 (≈ US$9) |
| Botanical Gardens | ¥20 (≈ US$3) |
| Local street food (e.g., Diguo ji) | ¥20–35 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Taxi (5 km) | ¥30–40 (≈ US$5–6) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Ticket confusion: Xuzhou (徐州) and Suzhou (苏州) sound similar – double‑check characters on tickets.
- Last metro trains run around midnight; plan return trips earlier.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
US consulate in Nanjing (check address); other embassies in Beijing.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Xuzhou → Shanghai (HSR): ≈ ¥300, 4 h (check)
- Xuzhou → Nanjing (express): ≈ ¥150, 3 h (check)
- Metro one‑day ticket: ¥6 (≈ under US$1) (check)
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián)
- 洗手间在哪里？ — Where is the bathroom? (xǐshǒujiān 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 Xuzhou. 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–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- officialWikidata – Xuzhou
- secondaryWikivoyage: Xuzhou, revision 5260895 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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