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Ganzhou赣州
Give Ganzhou one full day for the old wall, the floating bridge and the Fushou Ditch; add a second only for Tianyao Rock or a Hakka village run.
Ganzhou is southern Jiangxi's rail and air junction, on the Beijing–Kowloon line about 2 h from Shenzhen and 2.5 h from Guangzhou by high-speed train. The draw is a compact old core on the Gan River — Song-dynasty wall, a pontoon bridge, a 900-year-old drainage system — plus Hakka culture in the surrounding county towns. It is a stop between Guangdong and Jiangxi, not a destination in itself.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (34 °C (93 °F) highs, heavy rain), Chinese New Year weekavoid Jul–Aug (93 °F (34 °C) highs, heavy rain), Chinese New Year week
- Airport
- KOW
- 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.
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 Ganzhou110 ▾
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 Ganzhou, 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
- SafetyGanzhou is a low-crime city and normal precautions are enough.
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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.
- AirportKOW Ganzhou Huangjin Airport (About 16 km (9.9 mi) northeast of the centre in Zhanggong District; domestic flights from Beijing, Shanghai…KOW Ganzhou Huangjin Airport (About 9.9 mi (16 km) northeast of the centre in Zhanggong District; domestic flights from Beijing, Shanghai…
- Getting aroundTaxis are the fastest way across the city; buses cover the same routes more slowly and cost a few yuan.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealGanzhou rice noodles (米粉)¥15–30 (≈ US$3–5)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week¥50–150 (≈ US$7–25)
- Museum or sight ticketTianyao Rock entrycheck¥80 (≈ US$12)
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per roomCN¥300 (≈ US$45)
- Mid-range bedMid-range double room, a night, per roomCN¥350 (≈ US$50)
- High-end bedMid-range double room, a night, per roomCN¥600 (≈ US$85)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥300 (≈ US$45) · Mid CN¥600 (≈ US$85) · High CN¥1,200 (≈ US$170)
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
- KOW Ganzhou Huangjin Airport (About 16 km (9.9 mi) northeast of the centre in Zhanggong District; domestic flights from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Check current schedules.)KOW Ganzhou Huangjin Airport (About 9.9 mi (16 km) northeast of the centre in Zhanggong District; domestic flights from Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Check current schedules.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
not flagged
16°C (60°F)60°F (16°C)
Mar
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Apr
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jun
not flagged
32°C (89°F)89°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
35°C (94°F)94°F (35°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (80°F)80°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Dec
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (35°C (94°F)94°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (6°C (42°F)42°F (6°C) low), wettest May (17 rain days), driest Oct (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ganzhou: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (42°F)42°F (6°C)
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Feb
16°C (60°F)60°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
12 rd
Mar
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (53°F)53°F (11°C)
16 rd
Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (62°F)62°F (17°C)
16 rd
May
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
17 rd
Jun
32°C (89°F)89°F (32°C)
24°C (76°F)76°F (24°C)
16 rd
Jul
35°C (94°F)94°F (35°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (78°F)78°F (26°C)
13 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Oct
27°C (80°F)80°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7 rd
Nov
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Dec
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 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 are the fastest way across the city; buses cover the same routes more slowly and cost a few yuan. The old core around the wall and Gan River is walkable in an afternoon. For Tianyao Rock and the county sights you need a taxi, a tour or a car.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tianyao Rock (Tongtian Yan)
goDoor to door: About 1 h each way
Taxi or car, about 15 km (9.3 mi) from the centreTaxi or car, about 9.3 mi (15 km) from the centre
Rock formations, caves and trails; entry around ¥80 (check). Go early in summer.
Door to door: 2–3 h
High-speed or regular train from Ganzhou, then local taxi
Revolutionary-history sites and Hakka towns; better as a night than a return day.
Nanshan Park and Nanshan Temple
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Taxi from the centre
Park 06:00–20:00, temple 08:00–17:00, both free (check).Park 6:00 AM–8:00 PM, temple 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, both free (check).
Hakka villages of the Ganzhou region
cautionDoor to door: 2 h+
Bus or car to county towns such as Longnan or Anyuan
Round houses and folk-song traditions; transport is thin, so plan the return.
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.
Zhanggong District old core
Walk to the wall, floating bridge and museum; best for a one-night stop.
Ganzhou Railway Station area
Wuzhou Avenue; practical for early trains, 10–15 min by taxi from the riverfront.
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
- ¥250–450 (≈ US$35–65) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥450–900 (≈ US$65–130) excl. bed
- High
- ¥900 (≈ US$130)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range double room1 × 1 night × CN¥350 | CN¥350 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥600 | CN¥1,200 |
| Airport taxi, one way1 × CN¥80 · check | CN¥80 |
| City taxi, typical cross-town hop1 × CN¥20 · check | CN¥20 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × CN¥100 | CN¥200 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥185 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥1,018 per person per day, bed included | CN¥2,035≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in yuan; flights and rail tickets excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Ganzhou rice noodles (米粉) | ¥15–30 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Jiangxi dishes at a local restaurant | ¥50–100 (≈ US$7–14) |
| Hotpot, per person | ¥80–150 (≈ US$12–25) |
| Roast duck | ¥60–120 (≈ US$9–17) |
| Tianyao Rock entrycheck | ¥80 (≈ US$12) |
| Buddhist pagoda entrycheck | ¥30 (≈ US$5) |
| Ganzhou Museum | Free |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | ¥50–150 (≈ US$7–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer is hot and wet: July and August average 34 °C (93 °F) highs with 135–155 mm of rain.Summer is hot and wet: July and August average 93 °F (34 °C) highs with 135–155 mm of rain.
- Ganzhou Museum closes Mondays and stops issuing tickets at 16:00.Ganzhou Museum closes Mondays and stops issuing tickets at 4:00 PM.
- Tianyao Rock is about 15 km (9.3 mi) out of town with no metro: fix a return ride or a driver before you go.Tianyao Rock is about 9.3 mi (15 km) out of town with no metro: fix a return ride or a driver before you go.
- Card and mobile payment work in hotels and chains; small noodle shops may be cash or QR only.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Ganzhou赣州
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
No US or UK consulate in Ganzhou; nearest consulates-general are in Guangzhou, with embassies in Beijing.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → city centre, taxi: about ¥60–100 (≈ US$9–14), 30–40 min (check)
- Ganzhou → Shenzhen North, high-speed: about 2 h; book ahead (check)
- Ganzhou → Guangzhou South, high-speed: about 2.5 h (check)
Say or show
- 你好 — Hello (nǐ hǎo)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xiè xie)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duō shao qián)
- 请打表 — Please use the meter (qǐng dǎ biǎo)
- 洗手间在哪里？ — Where is the toilet? (xǐ shǒu jiān zài nǎ lǐ)
- 我不吃辣 — I don't eat spicy food (wǒ bù chī là)
Show the Chinese address in characters to taxi drivers.
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 Ganzhou. 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 (34 °C highs, heavy rain), Chinese New Year week · 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
- Airport-to-bed contract for KOW: taxi and bus options field-checked, plus a late-arrival fallback.
- Walking cluster for the old core: wall, floating bridge, Fushou Ditch museum, City God Temple.
- Place pages with verified hours for Ganzhou Museum, Tianyao Rock and Nanshan Temple.
- Eat pages for rice noodles, Jiangxi fish and hotpot with last orders.
Sources
- officialGanzhou municipal government
- officialGanzhou Museum
- secondaryWikivoyage: Ganzhou, revision 5205131 (CC BY-SA 4.0)