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Xijiang西江
Visit Xijiang for a day trip (6–8 h total) to see the Miao village, performances and short hikes; stay overnight only if you want a relaxed pace.
Xijiang is a compact Miao village in eastern Guizhou, reachable by bus from Kaili in under an hour. The entrance fee covers museum entry and performances. Walking the main street takes ~15 min, and short hikes nearby add a few hours. One full day is sufficient for the key sights; an extra night lets you explore more trails or attend evening festivals.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (cooler, some festivals off)
- Airport
- KJH
- 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
Emergency numbers for Xijiang110 ▾
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 Xijiang, 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
- SafetyXijiang is safe for tourists; keep an eye on personal belongings on buses and follow local guidance on trail conditions.
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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.
- AirportKJH Kaili Huangping Airport (About 30 km (19 mi) north of Xijiang; bus connections via Kaili city).KJH Kaili Huangping Airport (About 19 mi (30 km) north of Xijiang; bus connections via Kaili city).
- Getting aroundThe village is compact; 15 min walk end‑to‑end.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealSnack stall (barbecue)¥5–15 (≈ US$1–3)
- Budget bedHotel room (Xijiang Yue Hotel), a night, per roomCN¥200 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedHotel room (Xijiang Yue Hotel), a night, per roomCN¥350 (≈ US$50)
- High-end bedHotel room (Xijiang Yue Hotel), a night, per roomCN¥600 (≈ US$85)
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
- KJH Kaili Huangping Airport (About 30 km (19 mi) north of Xijiang; bus connections via Kaili city)KJH Kaili Huangping Airport (About 19 mi (30 km) north of Xijiang; bus connections via Kaili city)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
Avoid
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Xijiang: 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
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
8 rd
Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
Mar
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
12 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
13 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
13 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
11 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 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 village is compact; 15 min walk end‑to‑end. Use the main road and follow signs to the museum and performance square.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Leishan County
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Bus from Xijiang (0630–1730) or via Kaili transfer
Connect to further Miao villages or Rongjiang.
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.
Xijiang Yue Hotel
Two/three‑bed rooms, village view, basic amenities
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
| Hotel room (Xijiang Yue Hotel)1 × 3 nights × CN¥350 | CN¥1,050 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × CN¥300 | CN¥1,800 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥475 per person per day, bed included | CN¥2,850≈ US$400 |
price per night, includes basic amenities
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Miao embroidery souvenir | ¥30–120 (≈ US$5–17) |
| Local rice wine (Mijiu) shot | ¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Snack stall (barbecue) | ¥5–15 (≈ US$1–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Entrance fee is ¥60 (≈ US$9) (official ¥100 (≈ US$14)) – pay at gate.
- Bus schedules from Kaili: 09:00, 10:30, 12:30, 14:30, 16:30; return trips start at 07:30.Bus schedules from Kaili: 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM; return trips start at 7:30 AM.
- Check performance times (11:30 am, 5 pm) – may vary seasonally.Check performance times (11:30 AM am, 5 pm) – may vary seasonally.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Xijiang西江
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请到这个地址To this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Chengdu (check address); Chinese embassy in Beijing.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kaili → Xijiang bus: ≈ ¥30, 45 min (check schedule)
- Entrance fee (village): ¥60 (≈ US$9) per person, includes museum
Say or show
- 这个多少钱？ — How much is this? (zhè ge duō shǎo qián?)
- 洗手间在哪里？ — Where is the bathroom? (xǐ shǒu jiān zài nǎ lǐ?)
- 我要预订两晚的房间 — I would like a room for two nights (wǒ yào yù dìng liǎng wǎn de fáng jiān)
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 Xijiang. 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 Nov–Mar (cooler, some festivals off) · 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
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Xijiang Yue Hotel for relaxed hiking.
- Combine with a visit to nearby Leishan for a multi‑village cultural tour.
Sources
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