Major city · China
Hebi鹤壁
Visit Hebi for a day if you’re already in North Henan; otherwise skip – limited sights, good food and easy bus/train access.
Hebi is a small prefecture‑level city in northern Henan with mountain views, a few historic sites and local street food. One day covers the main attractions; longer stays are only for deeper cultural immersion.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot), Jan–Feb (cold/foggy)
- Airport
- CGO
- Nights
- 0–1
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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 Hebi110 ▾
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 Hebi, 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; watch traffic when crossing streets and be aware of night taxi rates.
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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.
- AirportCGO Zhengzhou Xinzheng International (Bus or train to Hebi (~70 CNY, 2 h).).
- Getting aroundCity buses cover most routes; taxis charge 6 CNY (≈ under US$1) for first 2 km (1.2 mi) then 1.6 CNY (≈ under US$1)/km (day) or 2 CNY (≈ under US$1)/km (night).City buses cover most routes; taxis charge 6 CNY (≈ under US$1) for first 1.2 mi (2 km) then 1.6 CNY (≈ under US$1)/km (day) or 2 CNY (≈ under US$1)/km (night).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee¥15–20 (≈ US$3)
- Street or quick mealZimo street snack¥10–15 (≈ US$2–3)
- BeerBeer (bottle)¥8–12 (≈ US$2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi initial 2 km (1.2 mi)Taxi initial 1.2 mi (2 km)¥6 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedDormitory bed, a night, per personCN¥80 (≈ US$12)
- Mid-range bedStandard double room, a night, per roomCN¥300 (≈ US$45)
- High-end bedStandard double room, a night, per roomCN¥450 (≈ US$65)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥120 (≈ US$17) · Mid CN¥200 (≈ US$30) · High CN¥350 (≈ US$50)
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
- CGO Zhengzhou Xinzheng International (Bus or train to Hebi (~70 CNY, 2 h).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Feb
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Jun (9 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Hebi: 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
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
5 rd
Feb
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
5 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
6 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
5 rd
Dec
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
5 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
City buses cover most routes; taxis charge 6 CNY for first 2 km then 1.6 CNY/km (day) or 2 CNY/km (night). Trains at Hebi Railway Station connect to Zhengzhou and Kaifeng.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Anyang
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Train from Hebi Railway Station, ~1 h 30 min
Historical sites, museum.
Zhengzhou
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
High‑speed train, ~1 h
Provincial capital, museums, Shaolin nearby.
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.
Hebi Guomao Hotel
City‑center, mid‑range.
Home Inn Hebi Shifu Branch
Economy chain, budget.
Conrad International Hotel
Higher‑end option.
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
- ¥120–180 (≈ US$17–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥180–300 (≈ US$30–45) excl. bed
- High
- ¥300 (≈ US$45)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Standard double room1 × 1 night × CN¥300 | CN¥300 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥200 | CN¥400 |
| Train Hebi–Zhengzhou round trip2 × CN¥70 · check | CN¥140 |
| Taxi initial 2 km2 × CN¥6 · check | CN¥12 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × CN¥120 · check | CN¥240 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥109 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥601 per person per day, bed included | CN¥1,201≈ US$170 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights and long‑distance rail excluded.
Prices of common things
| Taxi initial 2 km | ¥6 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi per km (day) | ¥1.6 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi per km (night) | ¥2 (≈ under US$1) |
| Zimo street snack | ¥10–15 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Coffee | ¥15–20 (≈ US$3) |
| Beer (bottle) | ¥8–12 (≈ US$2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus schedules vary; check departure times especially for long‑distance routes.
- Night taxi fare rises after 22:00.Night taxi fare rises after 10:00 PM.
- No local airport – rely on Zhengzhou.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
US consulate in Zhengzhou (check address); other embassies in Beijing.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Zhengzhou Airport → Hebi (coach): about ¥70 (≈ US$10), 2 h (check)
- Taxi 0–2 km: ¥6 (≈ under US$1) start, then ¥1.6 (≈ under US$1) km (1 mi)⁻¹ day, ¥2 (≈ under US$1) km (1.2 mi)⁻¹ night¥6 (≈ under US$1) start, then ¥1 (≈ under US$1) mi (1.6 km)⁻¹ day, ¥1.2 (≈ under US$1) mi (2 km)⁻¹ night
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxie)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 厕所在哪里？ — Where is the toilet? (cèsuǒ zài nǎlǐ?)
- 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?)
- 我要打车 — I need a taxi (wǒ yào dǎchē)
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 Hebi. 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), Jan–Feb (cold/foggy) · 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
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Zhengzhou for Shaolin Temple.
- Combine Hebi with Anyang for a 2‑day North Henan loop.
Sources
- officialHebi official website
- secondaryWikidata – Hebi
- secondaryWikivoyage: Hebi, revision 4872452 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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