Major city · China
Xikou溪口
Half a day is enough: see Chiang Kai-shek's estate and Xuedou Temple, then move on to Ningbo or Hangzhou. Not a base.
Xikou is a small town in the mountains of Zhejiang, best known as the hometown of Chiang Kai-shek. Most visitors come on a half-day trip from Ningbo or as a stop between Shanghai and the coast. The main sights — the Chiang family estate, the old salt shop and Xuedou Temple — are walkable. Beyond that, the surrounding hills offer hiking, but the town itself has little to fill a full day.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Chinese New Year (crowds)
- Airports
- NGB · HGH
- Nights
- 0
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 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
Emergency numbers for Xikou110 ▾
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 Xikou, 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
- SafetyXikou is safe for tourists.
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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.
- AirportcheckNGB Ningbo Lishe International Airport (About 1 h by taxi or bus; check minibus schedules).
- Getting aroundWalk the town 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¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Three-wheeled bicycle taxi, town centre¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3)
- Museum or sight ticketEntry to Chiang Kai-shek's estatecheck¥60–80 (≈ US$9–12)
- Budget bedBasic guesthouse double room, a night, per roomCN¥100 (≈ US$14)
- Mid-range bedBasic guesthouse double room, a night, per roomCN¥150 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedBasic guesthouse double room, a night, per roomCN¥250 (≈ US$35)
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
- NGB Ningbo Lishe International Airport (About 1 h by taxi or bus; check minibus schedules) · HGH Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (About 2 h by bus or car)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Mar (16 rain days), driest Nov (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Xikou: 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
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
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Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
13 rd
Mar
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
16 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
15 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
14 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
16 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
14 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 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 town centre. For the temple or hills, hire a three-wheeled bicycle taxi or a minibus (Chinese-only signs).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Minibus from Xikou bus station, about 1 h
Tianyi Pavilion, old town and seafood.
Door to door: About 2.5 h
Bus from Xikou to Hangzhou, about 2 h
West Lake, tea hills and museums.
Mount Dalei
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Minibus from town, about 30 min, then hike
Highest peak in the area (809 m); good day hike.
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.
Town centre
A few guesthouses near the estate; basic, mostly Chinese-language service.
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
| Basic guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × CN¥150 | CN¥150 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥250 | CN¥500 |
| Minibus from Ningbo, one way2 × CN¥30 · check | CN¥60 |
| Three-wheeled bicycle taxi, town ride2 × CN¥10 | CN¥20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥73 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥402 per person per day, bed included | CN¥803≈ US$120 |
2026 estimate in yuan; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bowl of noodles | ¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Bottle of water | ¥2–3 (≈ under US$1) |
| Three-wheeled bicycle taxi, town centre | ¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Minibus to Ningbo | ¥30–40 (≈ US$5–6) |
| Entry to Chiang Kai-shek's estatecheck | ¥60–80 (≈ US$9–12) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Minibus drivers may not speak English; have your destination written in Chinese.
- Xuedou Temple is rebuilt after the Cultural Revolution — some visitors find the reconstruction less original.
- No ATMs in the town centre? Bring enough cash for the day.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Xikou溪口
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My bed tonight
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到这个地址To this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
Most embassies are in Beijing; consulates in Shanghai and Guangzhou. Check your country's consular services for Zhejiang.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Minibus Ningbo → Xikou: about ¥30–40 (≈ US$5–6), about 1 h (check)
- Three-wheeled taxi, town ride: ¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3)
Say or show
- 你好 — Hello (nǐ hǎo)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xiè xiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much? (duō shǎo qián?)
- 到蒋介石故居 — To the estate, please (dào Jiǎng Jièshí gùjū)
- 汽车站在哪里？ — Where is the bus station? (qìchē 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 Xikou. 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 and humid), Chinese New Year (crowds) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area 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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