Major city · China
Tonglu桐庐
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Tonglu for nature and cultural sights; add a night if you want relaxed hiking or festival visits.
Tonglu, a county‑level city in Zhejiang, sits on the upper Fuchun River and offers easy access to forest parks, traditional villages and local crafts. It is reachable by bus or car from Hangzhou and makes a good day‑trip from Hangzhou or a quiet overnight stay.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid)
- Airports
- HGH · PVG
- 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 Tonglu110 ▾
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 Tonglu, 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 for traffic when crossing roads and stay hydrated in summer heat.
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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.
- AirportHGH Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport (Closest major airport, flights to most Chinese cities).
- Getting aroundBus from Hangzhou to Tonglu (≈30 km (19 mi)) or drive via G2501/G25; within town use local buses or taxis; walking is common for park visits.Bus from Hangzhou to Tonglu (≈19 mi (30 km)) or drive via G2501/G25; within town use local buses or taxis; walking is common for park visits.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealLocal breakfast¥15–30 (≈ US$3–5)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))¥30–45 (≈ US$5–7)
- Museum or sight ticketEntry to Daqishan Park¥30–60 (≈ US$5–9)
- Budget bedBudget guesthouse, a night, per personCN¥150 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per roomCN¥500 (≈ US$70)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per roomCN¥800 (≈ US$120)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥120 (≈ US$17) · Mid CN¥250 (≈ US$35) · High CN¥400 (≈ US$60)
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
- HGH Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport (Closest major airport, flights to most Chinese cities) · PVG Shanghai Pudong Airport (International hub, about 2 h by bus/train)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°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: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Mar (9 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tonglu: 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)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°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)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 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)
8 rd
Dec
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 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
Bus from Hangzhou to Tonglu (≈30 km) or drive via G2501/G25; within town use local buses or taxis; walking is common for park visits.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Daqishan National Forest Park
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Local bus from Tonglu centre, 10‑15 min ride
Easy trails, suitable for all ages
Fenshui suburb
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Bus or taxi, about 30 km (19 mi) southBus or taxi, about 19 mi (30 km) south
Explore riverside scenery and local markets
Qiandao Lake (nearby)
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h round trip
Drive 1 h via G320
Longer day, consider overnight if you want boating
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.
New Century Grand Hotel Tonglu
Central business district, rooms ¥298+ breakfast, good for one night
Local guesthouses (e.g., Lijun, Xinkaiyuan)
Budget options, often ¥150–200 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
- ¥120–180 (≈ US$17–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥200–350 (≈ US$30–50) excl. bed
- High
- ¥400 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel1 × 1 night × CN¥500 | CN¥500 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥250 | CN¥500 |
| Bus Hangzhou → Tonglu round‑trip2 × CN¥30 · check schedule | CN¥60 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × CN¥120 · check provider | CN¥240 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥130 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥715 per person per day, bed included | CN¥1,430≈ US$200 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights and long‑distance rail excluded.
Prices of common things
| Local breakfast | ¥15–30 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Street snack (spicy duck head, meat pie) | ¥20–50 (≈ US$3–7) |
| Taxi (5 km) | ¥30–45 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Bus ticket Hangzhou → Tonglu | ¥20–30 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Entry to Daqishan Park | ¥30–60 (≈ US$5–9) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check seasonal festival dates (e.g., Hengcun Village March 8 lunar) before planning.
- Summer heat can be intense; bring water and sun protection.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Tonglu桐庐
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请到这个地址To this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
US Consulate in Shanghai; Chinese visa required – see /china/visa-requirements
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Hangzhou → Tonglu bus: ≈ ¥25, 30 min (check)
- Taxi within Tonglu (5 km): ≈ ¥35
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxie)
- 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 restroom? (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 Tonglu. 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: Mar–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid) · month by month →
- 2 airports 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 in Tonglu to enjoy sunrise in Daqishan.
- Combine with a Hangzhou base: bus to Tonglu early, return late.
Sources
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