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Shiyan
Spend 1–2 days: day‑trip to Wudang Mountains, stay overnight in the mountain hostel if you want hiking; otherwise a quick visit and leave.
Shiyan is a gateway to the UNESCO‑listed Wudang Mountains and a modest city with a museum and a dinosaur‑egg geopark. A day covers the main sights; an extra night lets you stay on the mountain for cheap hostel accommodation and sunrise trekking.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, possible snow)
- Airport
- WDS
- 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 Shiyan110 ▾
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 Shiyan, 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 negotiate taxi fares.
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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.
- AirportWDS Shiyan Wudangshan Airport (15 km (9.3 mi) from city centre, 20 km (12 mi) from Wudangshan).WDS Shiyan Wudangshan Airport (9.3 mi (15 km) from city centre, 12 mi (20 km) from Wudangshan).
- Getting aroundCity buses connect Shiyan Central Bus Station to Wudangshan (¥10 (≈ US$2)).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Sit-down mealDinner at hostel¥35 (≈ US$5)
- Street or quick mealBreakfast at hostel¥15 (≈ US$3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within city (≈5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi within city (≈3.1 mi (5 km))¥30–¥60 (≈ US$5–9)
- Metro or bus rideBus to Wudang gate¥10 (≈ US$2)
- Museum or sight ticketWudang entry ticket¥130 (≈ US$19)
- Budget bedTent on mountain, a night, per personCN¥10 (≈ US$2)
- Mid-range bedTent on mountain, a night, per personCN¥12 (≈ US$2)
- High-end bedTent on mountain, a night, per personCN¥15 (≈ US$3)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥150 (≈ US$25) · 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
- WDS Shiyan Wudangshan Airport (15 km (9.3 mi) from city centre, 20 km (12 mi) from Wudangshan)WDS Shiyan Wudangshan Airport (9.3 mi (15 km) from city centre, 12 mi (20 km) from Wudangshan)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Mar
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Shiyan: 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)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
5 rd
Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
Mar
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
11 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°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 connect Shiyan Central Bus Station to Wudangshan (¥10). Taxis to the mountain gate cost ¥30‑60; negotiate. Within the city use local buses (routes 3‑99).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Wudang Mountains
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Bus from Shiyan Central Bus Station (¥10 (≈ US$2)) to mountain gate; then free mountain buses.
Entry ¥130; sightseeing vehicles ¥100. Overnight stay in hostel cheap.
Shiyan Museum
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
City bus route 15/16 (≈15 min)
Free entry.
Qinglong Mountain Dinosaur Egg Geopark
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h
Express 100 bus to Yunyang, then Yunyang Lake tourist bus
Entry ¥60; remote location.
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.
Wudang Hostel
¥40 per night, basic dorm on mountain; includes restaurant (¥15‑35 meals).
Tent on Wudang Mountain
¥10 per night, requires own gear.
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
- ¥300–500 (≈ US$45–70) excl. bed
- High
- ¥600 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Wudang mountain hostel dorm1 × 1 night × CN¥40 | CN¥40 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × CN¥150 | CN¥150 |
| Bus Shiyan → Wudang gate (round trip)1 × CN¥10 · check | CN¥10 |
| Wudang entry ticket1 × CN¥130 · check | CN¥130 |
| eSIM data (7 days)1 × CN¥2,500 · check | CN¥2,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥283 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥3,113 per person per day, bed included | CN¥3,113≈ US$450 |
Basic bedding, shared bathroom.
2026 estimate in CNY; flights and long‑distance rail excluded.
Prices of common things
| Bus to Wudang gate | ¥10 (≈ US$2) |
| Wudang entry ticket | ¥130 (≈ US$19) |
| Taxi within city (≈5 km) | ¥30–¥60 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Breakfast at hostel | ¥15 (≈ US$3) |
| Lunch at hostel | ¥35 (≈ US$5) |
| Dinner at hostel | ¥35 (≈ US$5) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Taxi drivers may overcharge; ask for ¥30 (≈ US$5)‑¥40 (≈ US$6) before starting.
- Wudangshan Special Zone Bus Station may close when the new station opens (check status).
- Winter snow can block mountain roads in Jan‑Feb.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Wuhan (check address); other embassies in Beijing.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Shiyan → Wudang gate (bus): ¥10 (≈ US$2), about 1 h total (check)
- Taxi Shiyan centre → Wudang gate: ¥30–¥60 (≈ US$5–9), negotiate before boarding
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 bathroom? (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 Shiyan. 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 Jan–Feb (cold, possible snow) · 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
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add high‑speed rail from Wuhan to Shiyan for faster access.
- Create a combined Wudang‑Shiyan travel pass (bus + mountain entry).
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