Major city · China
Heyuan
Spend a half‑day on the dinosaur museum, Guifeng Pagoda and the fountain; add a night if you want a boat tour on Wanlü Lake.
Heyuan in northern Guangdong offers Hakka culture, dinosaur fossils and lakes. The main sights fit in a half‑day; a full day lets you reach Guishan Mountain and Wanlü Lake, so one night is optional.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Oct–Mar (cooler, less rain)
- avoid Jun–Sep (heavy rain, high humidity)
- Airport
- CAN
- Nights
- 0–1
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 Heyuan110 ▾
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 Heyuan, 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
- SafetyHeyuan is generally safe; stay alert during heavy summer rain and keep valuables on you in crowded buses.
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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 (Main international gateway for Heyuan, about 2 h 30 min by bus or train).
- Getting aroundCity buses connect Heyuan Station, bus terminals and major attractions; special tourist buses run to Guishan Mountain and Wanlü Lake.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeLocal coffee¥15–¥25 (≈ US$3–4)
- Metro or bus rideBus ride within citycheck¥2–¥5 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketDinosaur Museum entry¥30 (≈ US$5) adult, ¥15 (≈ US$3) child
- Budget bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomCN¥300 (≈ US$45)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomCN¥500 (≈ US$70)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomCN¥800 (≈ US$120)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥250 (≈ US$35) · Mid CN¥350 (≈ US$50) · High CN¥500 (≈ US$70)
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 (Main international gateway for Heyuan, about 2 h 30 min by bus or train)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
10°C (49°F)49°F (10°C)
Feb
Best
12°C (53°F)53°F (12°C)
Mar
Best
15°C (58°F)58°F (15°C)
Apr
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
not flagged
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Avoid
25°C (76°F)76°F (25°C)
Jul
Avoid
25°C (78°F)78°F (25°C)
Aug
Avoid
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Avoid
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (69°F)69°F (20°C)
Nov
Best
16°C (60°F)60°F (16°C)
Dec
Best
11°C (51°F)51°F (11°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (25°C (78°F)78°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (18°C (65°F)65°F (18°C) low), wettest Jun (397.5 rain days), driest Nov (38.6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Heyuan: 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 (49°F)49°F (10°C)
18°C (65°F)65°F (18°C)
58.7 rd
Feb
12°C (53°F)53°F (12°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
69.8 rd
Mar
15°C (58°F)58°F (15°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
150.2 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
26°C (80°F)80°F (26°C)
211.9 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
287.7 rd
Jun
25°C (76°F)76°F (25°C)
32°C (89°F)89°F (32°C)
397.5 rd
Jul
25°C (78°F)78°F (25°C)
34°C (92°F)92°F (34°C)
214.7 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
33°C (92°F)92°F (33°C)
244.2 rd
Sep
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
143.4 rd
Oct
20°C (69°F)69°F (20°C)
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
44.3 rd
Nov
16°C (60°F)60°F (16°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
38.6 rd
Dec
11°C (51°F)51°F (11°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
46.3 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 Heyuan Station, bus terminals and major attractions; special tourist buses run to Guishan Mountain and Wanlü Lake. Taxis are available.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Guishan Mountain
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Bus from Heyuan Railway Station, ~20 km (12 mi); 30 min rideBus from Heyuan Railway Station, ~12 mi (20 km); 30 min ride
Entry ¥45, good views of Xinfeng Reservoir.
Wanlü Lake
goDoor to door: ≈2 h (incl. boat)
Bus 107 from Heyuan Bus Station, 30 min; boat hourly
Standard charge ¥192 includes entrance and boat.
Guifeng Pagoda
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Local bus 10/113/118 to Nanti Road, 15 min walk
Entry ¥5, on Guifeng Mountain near museum.
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.
Wanda Realm Heyuan Hotel
High‑end, central, good for night after lake tour.
Home Inn Heyuan
Budget option near city centre.
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–¥350 (≈ US$35–50) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥350–¥500 (≈ US$50–70) excl. bed
- High
- ¥500 (≈ US$70)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 1 night × CN¥500 | CN¥500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × CN¥350 | CN¥350 |
| Bus to Wanlü Lake (round trip)1 × CN¥192 · check | CN¥192 |
| Museum entry1 × CN¥30 · check | CN¥30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥107 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥1,179 per person per day, bed included | CN¥1,179≈ US$170 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights and long‑distance rail excluded.
Prices of common things
| Dinosaur Museum entry | ¥30 (≈ US$5) adult, ¥15 (≈ US$3) child |
| Guifeng Pagoda entry | ¥5 (≈ under US$1) |
| Bus ride within citycheck | ¥2–¥5 (≈ under US$1) |
| Local coffee | ¥15–¥25 (≈ US$3–4) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer months bring frequent showers; bring rain gear.
- Museum closes at 17:05 and is closed Mondays; plan accordingly.Museum closes at 5:05 PM and is closed Mondays; plan accordingly.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
US consulate in Guangzhou; check address before travel.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Heyuan Bus Station → city centre: ≈ ¥5–¥8 by city bus (check)
- Heyuan Railway Station → Wanlü Lake (bus + boat): ≈ ¥192 total (check)
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 厕所在哪里？ — Where is the 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 Heyuan. 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: Oct–Mar (cooler, less rain) · avoid Jun–Sep (heavy rain, high humidity) · 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
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at a mid‑range hotel for lake boat tour.
- Combine Guishan Mountain hike with a morning bus from the station.
Sources
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