Major city · China
Rongjiang榕江
Stop in Rongjiang only to change buses between Sanjiang, Congjiang and Kaili: half a day, or skip it if you can route directly.
Rongjiang is a small city in southeastern Guizhou, in the Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, on National Highway 321 where it meets the road to Kaili. Buses run here from Sanjiang, Congjiang and most other towns in the region, so it works as a transfer point rather than a destination. There is little to see or do, and foreign guests are limited to one hotel. Plan a short stop, not a stay.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, damp)
- Airport
- Guiyang Longdongbao (KWE)
- Nights
- 0
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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 Rongjiang110 ▾
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 Rongjiang, 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
- SafetyRongjiang is generally safe for tourists.
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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.
- AirportKWE Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (Nearest major airport; onward rail and bus links into southeastern Guizhou.
- Getting aroundThe centre is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealStreet meal¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3)
- Metro or bus rideBus to Congjiangabout ¥30 (≈ US$5) (check)
- Budget bedSingle room (foreigner-friendly hotel), a night, per roomCN¥149 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedSingle room (foreigner-friendly hotel), a night, per roomCN¥149 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedSingle room (foreigner-friendly hotel), a night, per roomCN¥149 (≈ US$25)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥150 (≈ US$25) · Mid CN¥300 (≈ US$45) · 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
- KWE Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport (Nearest major airport; onward rail and bus links into southeastern Guizhou. Check connections.)
Map of Rongjiang
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°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
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest May (18 rain days), driest Nov (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Rongjiang: 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 (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
Feb
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
13 rd
Mar
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
15 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
16 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
18 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
17 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
11 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 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
The centre is walkable. Buses to nearby towns leave from the main bus station.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Bus from Rongjiang bus station, about 1 h
Smaller town with Miao and Dong villages nearby.
Door to door: About 2.5 h
Bus via Congjiang, then a local bus, about 2 h total
Dong village with drum towers; plan a full day.
Door to door: About 2.5 h
Bus from Rongjiang, about 2 h
Larger city with Miao markets and cultural sites.
Door to door: Check
Bus or road via the regional network; check connections at the Rongjiang bus station
Karst scenery and waterfalls; confirm the route before you commit.
Door to door: Check
Bus or road via the regional network; check connections at the Rongjiang bus station
Miao county town; confirm the route before you commit.
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.
City centre
One hotel accepts foreign guests under local regulations; ask at any hotel front desk for directions. About ¥149 per night.
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
- ¥250–400 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Single room (foreigner-friendly hotel)1 × 1 night × CN¥149 | CN¥149 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × CN¥150 | CN¥150 |
| Bus to Congjiang1 × CN¥30 · check | CN¥30 |
| Bus to Kaili1 × CN¥50 · check | CN¥50 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥38 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥417 per person per day, bed included | CN¥417≈ US$60 |
Only one hotel accepts foreign guests; about ¥149 per night.
2026 estimate in yuan; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Bus to Congjiang | about ¥30 (≈ US$5) (check) |
| Bus to Kaili | about ¥50 (≈ US$7) (check) |
| Hotel room (foreigner-friendly) | about ¥149 (≈ US$25) per night |
| Street meal | ¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bottled water | ¥2–3 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Only one hotel accepts foreign guests under local regulations — ask at any hotel front desk.
- Entertainment options are very limited; you are here for bus connections.
- Counterfeit goods are sold in some shops.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Rongjiang榕江
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My bed tonight
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请到这个地址To this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus to Congjiang: about ¥30 (≈ US$5), about 1 h (check)
- Bus to Kaili: about ¥50 (≈ US$7), about 2 h (check)
Say or show
- 你好 — Hello (nǐ hǎo)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xiè xiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much? (duō shǎo qián?)
- 汽车站在哪里？ — Where is the bus station? (qì chē zhàn zài nǎ lǐ?)
- 我需要酒店 — I need a hotel (wǒ xū yào jiǔ diàn)
- 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kě yǐ shuā kǎ ma?)
Only one hotel accepts foreign guests; ask at any hotel front desk for directions.
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 Rongjiang. 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, damp) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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