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Voykit pocket guide · 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.
- Country
- China
- Local name
- 桐庐
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (hot, humid)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- CNY
- Money
- Alipay and WeChat Pay accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex cards; single payments over ¥200 carry a fee of about 3% on a foreign card (smaller ones are free), and per-payment and yearly caps apply — check the app. Keep a second way to pay.
- Daily spend
- Budget ¥120–180 excl. bed · Mid ¥200–350 excl. bed · High ¥400+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- A roaming eSIM from outside China routes traffic through its home network, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN — the simplest setup.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire 119 · Ambulance 120
- Plugs
- Types A, C, I · 220 V · 50 Hz · Many sockets take flat two-pin (A), round two-pin (C) and angled three-pin (I) plugs; UK plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: No tip; upmarket hotels add 10–15% service.; Taxis and DiDi: No tip.; Tour guides and drivers: Expected on organised tours: about ¥100–200 a day for a guide, ¥50–100 for a driver.; Hotel porters: Not expected; ¥10–20 in luxury hotels.
- Water
- Not for drinking from the tap; bottled water ¥2–5, and kettles and free bottles in hotel rooms. Restaurants serve hot water or tea.
- Toilets
- Public toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls. Carry tissues — many have no paper.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Local breakfast | ¥15–30 |
| Street snack (spicy duck head, meat pie) | ¥20–50 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | ¥30–45 |
| Bus ticket Hangzhou → Tonglu | ¥20–30 |
| Entry to Daqishan Park | ¥30–60 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- HGH · Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport
- Closest major airport, flights to most Chinese cities
- PVG · Shanghai Pudong Airport
- International hub, about 2 h by bus/train
Typical fares
- Hangzhou → Tonglu bus
- ≈ ¥25, 30 min (check)
- Taxi within Tonglu (5 km)
- ≈ ¥35
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Bus 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.
See and do
Known for
- Daqishan National Forest Park
- Fenshui suburb
- Local opera, embroidery and ceramics
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Daqishan National Forest Park | Local bus from Tonglu centre, 10‑15 min ride | ≈30 min total |
| Fenshui suburb | Bus or taxi, about 30 km (19 mi) southBus or taxi, about 19 mi (30 km) south | ≈45 min |
| Qiandao Lake (nearby) | Drive 1 h via G320 | ≈2 h round trip |
Sleep
- 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
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | 对不起duìbuqǐ |
| Thank you | 谢谢xièxie |
| How much is it? | 多少钱？duōshǎo qián? |
| Can I pay by card? | 可以刷卡吗？kěyǐ shuākǎ ma? |
| Where is the restroom? | 洗手间在哪里？xǐshǒujiān zài nǎlǐ? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and a nod; use surnames with a title; avoid: Hugs and cheek kisses
- Face: Disagree privately and indirectly; avoid: Correcting or embarrassing someone in front of others
- Gifts: Give with two hands; expect the gift to be refused once or twice and opened later; avoid: Clocks, umbrellas, white flowers, sets of four
- Business cards: Present and receive with both hands, read it, keep it on the table; avoid: Writing on it or pocketing it at once
- Queues and crowds: Hold your ground politely in scrums at buses and lifts; avoid: Taking pushing personally
- Temples: Walk clockwise around Tibetan stupas and prayer wheels; remove hats; avoid: Touching statues or photographing where signs forbid
- Politics: Listen; follow your host's lead; avoid: Raising Tibet, Taiwan, Xinjiang, 1989 or the party leadership
- Numbers and colour: Red and 8 are lucky; red envelopes carry money gifts; avoid: Writing names in red; the number 4
Scams and watch-outs
- Check seasonal festival dates (e.g., Hengcun Village March 8 lunar) before planning.
- Summer heat can be intense; bring water and sun protection.
Generally safe; watch for traffic when crossing roads and stay hydrated in summer heat.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Tonglu yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Daqishan National Forest Park
- Fenshui suburb
- Local opera, embroidery and ceramics
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Tonglu, revision 4692543 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4692543
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/tonglu). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.