Major city · China
Bazhong
Spend 1–2 days in Bazhong for mountain parks and local food; stay one night and use a taxi for most trips.
Bazhong sits in the Daba mountains of northeastern Sichuan. Its attractions are spread across forest parks, a geopark and historic towns, so a short stay lets you sample nature and local cuisine without a long travel haul.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heavy rain, landslide risk)
- Airport
- BZH
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
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 guide8 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 Bazhong110 ▾
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 Bazhong, 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
- SafetyBazhong is generally safe with low crime; main risks are weather‑related on mountain trips.
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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 / medical (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.
- AirportBZH Bazhong Enyang Airport (16 km (9.9 mi) from city centre, taxi or airport bus about 30 min).BZH Bazhong Enyang Airport (9.9 mi (16 km) from city centre, taxi or airport bus about 30 min).
- Getting aroundTaxis start at ¥5 (≈ under US$1) for the first 2.5 km (1.6 mi), then ¥1.4 (≈ under US$1) per km; no fuel surcharge.Taxis start at ¥5 (≈ under US$1) for the first 1.6 mi (2.5 km), then ¥1.4 (≈ under US$1) per km; no fuel surcharge.
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
- BZH Bazhong Enyang Airport (16 km (9.9 mi) from city centre, taxi or airport bus about 30 min)BZH Bazhong Enyang Airport (9.9 mi (16 km) from city centre, taxi or airport bus about 30 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. 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 Jul (14 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bazhong: 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)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
Mar
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
10 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
11 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
12 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 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
Taxis start at ¥5 for the first 2.5 km, then ¥1.4 per km; no fuel surcharge. Public buses serve the city and nearby counties; schedules vary, check locally.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Guangwu Mountain Geopark
goDoor to door: About 2 h
Bus from Bazhong to Nanjiang County, then local bus or taxi to the park
Full day; check weather for fog or rain.
Nanchong
cautionDoor to door: About 2.5 h
Bus from Jiangbei Passenger Center Station, about 2 h
Nanchong has a few sights but is mainly a transit city.
Guangyuan
goDoor to door: About 2.5 h
Bus or train, about 2 h
Visit the ancient Huangze Temple and the Jianmen Pass area.
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.
Grand Millennium Hotel
Central location, close to restaurants, basic amenities
Shang Jin Hotel
Near Wangwang Mountain, modest rooms, ¥140
Zhiman Hotel
Old town centre, ¥100, basic facilities
Days Inn Hotels
Simple, near Qinba Avenue
Felton Grand Hotel
Five‑star estate, upscale services
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
Watch out
Safety
- Mountain roads in Nanjiang, Tongjiang and other counties are narrow, steep and can be slippery in rain.
- Summer rain may trigger landslides; check weather before heading to forest parks.
- English is limited outside hotels; carry a Chinese address and translation app.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance / Medical
- 120
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 Bazhong. 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–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heavy rain, landslide risk) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 5 areas 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
- 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
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