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Tongxiang桐乡
Spend 1 day in Tongxiang to see Wuzhen water town and central park; add a half‑day if you want the museum and night market.
Tongxiang is a county‑level city in northern Zhejiang, within an hour of Shanghai, Hangzhou and Suzhou. Its main draw is the Wuzhen water‑town quarters, plus a small museum, park and night market, all reachable on foot or by short bus rides. One full day covers the water‑town and central sights; a second half‑day adds museums and local food.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, rainy)
- Airport
- HGH
- Nights
- 1–2
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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
Emergency numbers for Tongxiang110 ▾
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 Tongxiang, 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 crowded tourist areas and keep belongings secure.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and 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.
- AirportcheckHGH Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (About 1 h by train to Tongxiang; check schedules).
- Getting aroundCity bus routes connect downtown, Wuzhen and the museum; taxis are cheap; most sights are walkable from the bus stop.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee¥15–30 (≈ US$3–5)
- Street or quick mealNoodle bowl¥20–35 (≈ 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 ticketWuzhen entry ticket¥100–120 (≈ US$14–17)
- Budget bedWuzhen guesthouse, a night, per personCN¥120 (≈ US$17)
- Mid-range bedCity centre hotel, a night, per roomCN¥400 (≈ US$60)
- High-end bedCity centre hotel, a night, per roomCN¥700 (≈ US$100)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥80 (≈ US$12) · Mid CN¥150 (≈ US$25) · High CN¥250 (≈ US$35)
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 International Airport (About 1 h by train to Tongxiang; check schedules)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°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
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C) low), wettest Jul (10 rain days), driest May (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tongxiang: 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
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
9 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
6 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
7 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
5 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°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
City bus routes connect downtown, Wuzhen and the museum; taxis are cheap; most sights are walkable from the bus stop.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Wuzhen – Eastern Quarter
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
City bus from Tongxiang centre, ~20 min
Entry free; ticket ¥100 for all attractions.
Wuzhen – Western Quarter
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
City bus, ~20 min, then boat‑bus inside town
Ticket ¥120 (¥80 evenings).
Mao Dun Memorial
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Bus or taxi, ~15 min
Free entry.
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.
Wuzhen guesthouses
Traditional inns in the Western Quarter, walk to attractions.
Tongxiang city centre hotels
Convenient for bus station and night market.
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
- ¥80–120 (≈ US$12–17)
- Mid
- ¥120–200 (≈ US$17–30)
- High
- ¥200 (≈ US$30)+
Trip budget
| City centre hotel1 × 1 night × CN¥400 | CN¥400 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥150 | CN¥300 |
| City bus day pass2 × CN¥30 · check | CN¥60 |
| Wuzhen combined ticket (Eastern+Western)2 × CN¥150 · check | CN¥300 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥106 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥583 per person per day, bed included | CN¥1,166≈ US$170 |
2026 estimate in yuan; transport and accommodation only.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ¥15–30 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Noodle bowl | ¥20–35 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Stinky tofu (street) | ¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Taxi (5 km) | ¥30–45 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Wuzhen entry ticket | ¥100–120 (≈ US$14–17) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Wuzhen tickets are timed; buy at entry or online in advance (check).
- Summer heat can be intense; carry water.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Tongxiang桐乡
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Shanghai; Chinese emergency numbers listed above.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- City bus (single ride): ≈¥2
- Taxi 5 km: ≈¥35
- Wuzhen combined ticket: ¥150 (≈ US$25) (check)
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duì bu qǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xiè xie)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duō shǎo qián)
- 洗手间在哪里？ — Where is the bathroom? (xǐ shǒu jiān zài nǎ li)
- 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kě yǐ shuā kǎ ma)
- 我要水上巴士票 — I would like a water‑bus ticket (wǒ yào shuǐ shàng bā shì piào)
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 Tongxiang. 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–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, rainy) · 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 in Wuzhen for a traditional house stay.
- Combine Tongxiang with Hangzhou (2 h train) for a regional loop.
Sources
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