Major city · China
Qingyuan
Spend 1–2 days in Qingyuan for nature, hot springs and nearby cultural sites; a day trip to Yingde or Lianzhou fits.
Qingyuan, north of the Pearl River Delta, offers scenic rivers, caves, hot springs and ethnic‑minority villages. Its attractions are spread across districts, so a short base plus day trips works best.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid check
- Airport
- CAN
- Nights
- 1–2
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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 Qingyuan110 ▾
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 Qingyuan, 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
- SafetycheckQingyuan is generally safe for tourists; keep valuables secure on public transport and check weather before 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 (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.
- AirportCAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (30 km (19 mi) south, main gateway for Qingyuan).CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (19 mi (30 km) south, main gateway for Qingyuan).
- Getting aroundTrains to Qingyuan Station (15 km (9.3 mi) east) from Guangzhou (<1 h, ¥10–17 (≈ US$2–3)).Trains to Qingyuan Station (9.3 mi (15 km) east) from Guangzhou (<1 h, ¥10–17 (≈ US$2–3)).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- 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)
- Metro or bus rideBus ride within city¥2–5 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketHot‑spring entry¥60–120 (≈ US$9–17)
- Budget bedBudget hostel, a night, per personCN¥80 (≈ US$12)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per roomCN¥350 (≈ US$50)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per roomCN¥500 (≈ US$70)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥200 (≈ US$30) · Mid CN¥350 (≈ US$50) · High CN¥600 (≈ US$85)
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
- CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (30 km (19 mi) south, main gateway for Qingyuan)CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (19 mi (30 km) south, main gateway for Qingyuan)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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Feb
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
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Apr
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19°C (67°F)67°F (19°C)
May
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23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
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25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
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26°C (78°F)78°F (26°C)
Aug
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Sep
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24°C (76°F)76°F (24°C)
Oct
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21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
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12°C (53°F)53°F (12°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (26°C (78°F)78°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Qingyuan: 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.
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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
Trains to Qingyuan Station (15 km east) from Guangzhou (<1 h, ¥10–17). Buses from Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Hong Kong (1.5–4.5 h). Taxis and local buses serve districts; hire a car for remote sites.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Yingde – Baojing Palace
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Train to Yingde (≈50 km (31 mi) NE, 45 min) then local transportTrain to Yingde (≈31 mi (50 km) NE, 45 min) then local transport
Palace open year‑round; no entry fee listed.
Lianzhou – Underground River
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Bus from Qingyuan (≈150 km (93 mi) N, 2 h) or car hireBus from Qingyuan (≈93 mi (150 km) N, 2 h) or car hire
Scenic river walk, no ticket required.
Fogang – Huanghua Lake
goDoor to door: ≈1.5 h total
Bus to Fogang (≈40 km (25 mi) NE, 1 h) then local transportBus to Fogang (≈25 mi (40 km) NE, 1 h) then local transport
Lake area free; bring food and water.
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.
Green Recirt
Budget option, basic rooms
Gehao Holiday Hotel
Mid‑range, city centre
Sofitel Riverside Qingyuan
Splurge, riverside luxury
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
| Mid‑range hotel1 × 1 night × CN¥350 | CN¥350 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥350 | CN¥700 |
| Train Guangzhou → Qingyuan (round trip)2 × CN¥15 · check | CN¥30 |
| Bus to Fogang (round trip)2 × CN¥20 · check | CN¥40 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × CN¥120 · check | CN¥240 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥136 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥748 per person per day, bed included | CN¥1,496≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights and high‑speed rail not included.
Prices of common things
| Local chicken dish | ¥30–50 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Hot‑spring entry | ¥60–120 (≈ US$9–17) |
| Bus ride within city | ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi (5 km) | ¥30–45 (≈ US$5–7) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No airport in Qingyuan; rely on Guangzhou.
- Ticket prices for train (¥10–17 (≈ US$2–3)) and bus vary; check latest schedules.
- Some attractions (e.g., Feixia) charge entry (≈¥60).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
US consulate in Guangzhou; other embassies in Beijing.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Guangzhou → Qingyuan train: ≈¥15, 45 min (check)
- Taxi 5 km in Qingyuan: ≈¥35
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 公交站在哪里？ — Where is the bus stop? (gōngjiāo zhàn zài nǎlǐ?)
- 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?)
- 厕所在哪里？ — Toilet? (cèsuǒ 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 Qingyuan. 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–Oct · avoid check · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 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
- Base in Qingyuan city centre; add day trips to Yingde, Lianzhou, Fogang.
- Consider hot‑spring resorts in Qingxin County for overnight stay.
Sources
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