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Shunde顺德
Spend 1–2 days in Shunde for food, Baolin Temple and Qinghui Garden; one night in a mid‑range hotel is enough.
Shunde, a district of Foshan in Guangdong, is famed for Cantonese cuisine and a handful of cultural sites. A half‑day covers a temple or garden; a full day adds a museum or water village. One night lets you sample local eateries and relax with a foot massage.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Oct–Apr (check)
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid)
- Airport
- CAN
- Nights
- 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 Shunde110 ▾
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 Shunde, 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
- SafetyShunde is generally safe; stay alert for pickpockets on crowded buses and avoid isolated streets after dark.
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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 (Airport express bus to Shunde runs hourly 07:00‑18:30).CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Airport express bus to Shunde runs hourly 7:00 AM‑6:30 PM).
- Getting aroundCity buses link the bus terminal, railway station and main sights; Guangzhou‑Zhuhai Intercity Railway stops at Shunde Station…
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 (Airport express bus to Shunde runs hourly 07:00‑18:30)CAN Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (Airport express bus to Shunde runs hourly 7:00 AM‑6:30 PM)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Feb
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Mar
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Apr
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
May
not flagged
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jun
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Dec
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Best: Oct–Apr. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Shunde: 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
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Feb
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5 rd
Mar
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Apr
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
May
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 rd
Nov
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Dec
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°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 link the bus terminal, railway station and main sights; Guangzhou‑Zhuhai Intercity Railway stops at Shunde Station; walk or bike within Daliang centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: ≈1 h total
Metro Line 7 to Guangzhou South Railway Station, then high-speed train (≈30 min)
Visit Canton Tower or Chen Clan Academy; return same day.
Door to door: ≈1 h 15 min
Intercity rail from Shunde Station to Zhuhai Railway Station (≈45 min)
Lovers' Road waterfront and Chimelong Ocean Kingdom (full day).
Door to door: ≈1 h
Intercity rail to Zhongshan Station (≈35 min)
Explore Sun Yat-sen's former residence; easy return.
Foshan city centre
goDoor to door: ≈40 min
Bus 301 or metro Line 7 (≈20 min)
See the ancestral halls and Lingnan art museums.
Door to door: ≈1 h 20 min
Intercity rail (≈50 min)
Longer travel; consider overnight if adding more sights.
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.
7 Days Inn Shunde
Budget hotel in Daliang, easy bus access
New World Shunde Hotel
Mid‑range, on Qinghui Road, close to garden
Sheraton Shunde Hotel
Splurge option, near Desheng Zhong Road
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
Prices of common things
| Foot massage (1 h) | ¥40–60 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Hair wash + scalp massage | ¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Double‑skin milk dessert | ¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Bus fare within Shunde | ¥2–3 (≈ under US$1) |
| Entry to Baolin Temple | ¥15 (≈ US$3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Pickpockets on crowded buses; keep bags zip‑closed
- Summer heat can be intense; stay hydrated
- Some attractions close on Mondays (e.g., Shunde Museum)
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
US Consulate in Guangzhou (check address); other embassies in Guangzhou or Beijing.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Guangzhou Airport → Shunde Bus Terminal: about ¥30 (≈ US$5) by airport express bus (check)
- Shunde Bus Terminal → Qinghui Garden: ¥2–3 (≈ under US$1) by city bus
Say or show
- 唔好意思 — Excuse me / Sorry (m̀h hóu yì si)
- 几钱？ — How much is it? (géi chín?)
- 洗手间喺边度？ — Where is the bathroom? (sái sáu gān hái bīn dou?)
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 Shunde. 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–Apr (check) · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid) · 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
- 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
- officialWikidata – Shunde
- secondaryWikivoyage: Shunde, revision 5238888 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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