Major city · China
Pingshan
Spend a half‑day in Pingshan to see the hot‑spring park and mountain views; add a night if you want local food and easy bus connections.
Pingshan is a small Sichuan city known for its surrounding mountains and hot‑spring resorts. It is reachable by air, rail and bus from Chengdu or Yibin, making it a convenient side‑trip for a day or an overnight stay to enjoy the natural scenery and local culture.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jun–Aug (rainy season)
- Airport
- YBP
- 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 Pingshan110 ▾
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 Pingshan, 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 for tourists; stay on marked paths in hot‑spring areas and keep an eye on personal belongings in bus stations.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and 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.
- AirportYBP Yibin Wuliangye Airport (Bus or taxi to Pingshan, about 1 h).
- Getting aroundLocal buses and taxis connect the city centre, hot‑spring park and nearby mountain trails; walk for short distances.
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)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))¥30–¥45 (≈ US$5–7)
- Budget bedBudget guesthouse, a night, per personCN¥80 (≈ US$12)
- Mid-range bedMid-range hotel, a night, per roomCN¥300 (≈ US$45)
- High-end bedMid-range hotel, a night, per roomCN¥450 (≈ US$65)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥250 (≈ US$35) · Mid CN¥400 (≈ US$60) · High CN¥650 (≈ US$95)
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
- YBP Yibin Wuliangye Airport (Bus or taxi to Pingshan, about 1 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°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
Avoid
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jun (16 rain days), driest Jan (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Pingshan: 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)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
12 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
14 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
16 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
14 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
13 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
9 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 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
Local buses and taxis connect the city centre, hot‑spring park and nearby mountain trails; walk for short distances.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Yibin city centre
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Bus from Pingshan station, about 45 min
Visit Yibin's famous tea and river walk.
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.
Pingshan city centre
Convenient for bus station and hot‑spring park; suitable for one night.
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
- ¥200–350 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥350–600 (≈ US$50–85) excl. bed
- High
- ¥600 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget guesthouse1 × 1 night × CN¥80 | CN¥80 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × CN¥250 | CN¥250 |
| Bus Pingshan ↔ Yibin, both ways1 × CN¥60 | CN¥60 |
| Hot-spring entry1 × CN¥50 · check | CN¥50 |
| eSIM, about a week of data1 × CN¥120 | CN¥120 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥56 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥616 per person per day, bed included | CN¥616≈ US$90 |
Basic room, shared bathroom.
2026 estimate in yuan; long-distance transport excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bowl of noodles | ¥15–¥25 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Local tea | ¥5–¥10 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Taxi (5 km) | ¥30–¥45 (≈ US$5–7) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Hot‑spring water can be very hot; follow posted temperature warnings.
- Check bus schedules for return trips, especially on weekends.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Chengdu (check address); other nations use their embassies in Beijing.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Pingshan ↔ Yibin: about ¥30 (≈ US$5), 45 min
- Taxi city centre ↔ hot-spring park: about ¥25–35 (≈ US$4–5), 10 min
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?)
- 洗手间在哪里？ — Where is the restroom? (xǐshǒujiān 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 Pingshan. 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 Jun–Aug (rainy season) · 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
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Pingshan to enjoy evening hot‑spring soak.
- Combine with a day in Yibin for tea culture.
Sources
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