Major city · China
Fu'an福安
Half a day: stop for a tea break and a walk through the old town on the way between Fuzhou and Ningde. Not a destination on its own.
Fu'an is a county-level city in northeast Fujian, known for its tea (especially the famous Tanyang Gongfu), a compact old town with She minority culture, and a few temples and ancestral halls. Most travellers pass through on the high-speed rail line between Fuzhou and Shanghai. The city is not a tourist hub: a 3–4 hour stop is enough to see the main sights and taste the local tea.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Chinese New Year (shops close)
- Airport
- FOC
- Nights
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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 Fu'an110 ▾
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 Fu'an, 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
- SafetyFu'an is safe for travellers.
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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.
- AirportcheckFOC Fuzhou Changle International Airport (About 2 h by taxi or bus + high-speed rail from Fu'an; check).
- Getting aroundFu'an is walkable in the centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealBowl of noodles¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within city centre¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3)
- Metro or bus rideBus ride¥2 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personCN¥60 (≈ US$9)
- Mid-range bedBudget double room, a night, per roomCN¥200 (≈ US$30)
- High-end bedBudget double room, a night, per roomCN¥350 (≈ US$50)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥150 (≈ US$25) · Mid CN¥300 (≈ US$45) · High CN¥500 (≈ US$70)
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
- FOC Fuzhou Changle International Airport (About 2 h by taxi or bus + high-speed rail from Fu'an; check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Mar
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Dec
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Mar (17 rain days), driest Nov (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Fu'an: 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
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
12 rd
Feb
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
14 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
17 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
16 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
17 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Sep
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Nov
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Dec
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 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
Fu'an is walkable in the centre. Taxis and ride-hailing (Didi) are available; buses connect the station to the old town. For Baiyun Mountain you need a taxi or private car (about 30 min).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 45 min
High-speed train, about 15 min
For the city centre and nearby wetlands.
Door to door: About 1 h
High-speed train to Xiapu station, about 20 min, then local bus
Famous for mudflat photography; best at low tide.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
High-speed train, about 40 min
For the capital's museums, temples and food.
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.
City centre (near the train station)
A few business hotels within walking distance of the station; convenient for a one-night stop.
Old town area
Closer to the main sights but fewer accommodation options; 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
| Budget double room1 × 1 night × CN¥200 | CN¥200 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥300 | CN¥600 |
| High-speed train Fuzhou–Fu'an, one way (second class)2 × CN¥50 · check | CN¥100 |
| Taxi from Fu'an station to city centre1 × CN¥20 · check | CN¥20 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week2 × CN¥50 | CN¥100 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥102 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥561 per person per day, bed included | CN¥1,122≈ US$160 |
2026 estimate in yuan; flights and long-distance trains excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bowl of noodles | ¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Tea tasting at a local shopcheck | ¥20–50 (≈ US$3–7) |
| Bottle of water | ¥2–3 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi within city centre | ¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bus ride | ¥2 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- High-speed trains: not all Fuzhou–Shanghai trains stop at Fu'an; check the schedule.
- Baiyun Mountain can be foggy; check the weather before going.
- She villages are scattered; a guide or taxi is useful to visit them.
- Many shops and restaurants close during Chinese New Year.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Fu'an福安
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
The nearest foreign consulates are in Fuzhou (check). Most embassies are in Beijing.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- High-speed train Fuzhou–Fu'an, second class: about ¥50 (≈ US$7), about 40 min (check)
- Taxi Fu'an station → city centre: ¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4)
Say or show
- 你好 — Hello (nǐ hǎo)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xiè xiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duō shǎo qián)
- 我不明白 — I don't understand (wǒ bù míng bai)
- 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 Fu'an. 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, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Chinese New Year (shops close) · 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
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Baiyun Mountain, Shifeng Temple and the She villages with verified opening hours and entry fees.
- Eat pages for local tea houses and Tanyang Gongfu tea tastings.
- Transport page: Fu'an station connections and taxi/Didi rates.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for the station and old town.
Sources
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