Major city · China
Xingyi
Spend a day in Xingyi for Wanfeng Forest and the stone‑forest; add a half‑day for Maling River Canyon if you have extra time.
Xingyi is a small city in southwest Guizhou with striking karst scenery, ethnic Buyi and Miao culture and good transport links by air, rail and road, making it a convenient base for a day‑trip to its three national‑level parks.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Mar–Oct
- avoid Jun–Aug (heavy rain)
- Airport
- XFY
- Nights
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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 guide8 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 Xingyi110 ▾
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 Xingyi, 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
- SafetyXingyi is generally safe for tourists; keep an eye on road conditions during the rainy season and confirm transport fares before boarding.
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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.
- AirportXFY Xingyi Wanfeng Airport (10 km (6.2 mi) NE of the city; 20–30 min by taxi or airport bus).XFY Xingyi Wanfeng Airport (6.2 mi (10 km) NE of the city; 20–30 min by taxi or airport bus).
- Getting aroundTaxis (Didi, local hires) are the quickest for attractions; city buses connect the centre with Wanfeng Forest and the railway stations…
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
- XFY Xingyi Wanfeng Airport (10 km (6.2 mi) NE of the city; 20–30 min by taxi or airport bus)XFY Xingyi Wanfeng Airport (6.2 mi (10 km) NE of the city; 20–30 min by taxi or airport bus)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Mar
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Apr
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
May
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jun
Care
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Care
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Care
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Nov
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18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Jul (19 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Xingyi: 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)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Feb
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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Mar
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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Apr
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
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May
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
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Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
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Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
17 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
14 rd
Oct
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°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
Taxis (Didi, local hires) are the quickest for attractions; city buses connect the centre with Wanfeng Forest and the railway stations; rental cars are available for self‑drive to remote valleys.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Wanfeng Forest
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Bus 19, 103, 105 or 301 from city centre (≈15 min); taxi ≈20 min
Ticket ¥70 (Mar‑Nov) or ¥60 (Dec‑Feb); circuit 15 km (9.3 mi), 2 h walkTicket ¥70 (Mar‑Nov) or ¥60 (Dec‑Feb); circuit 9.3 mi (15 km), 2 h walk
Maling River Canyon
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min total
Bus or taxi from city centre (≈30 min)
Admission ¥70; lift ¥40 return saves a 3‑hour walk; half‑day enough
Buyi & Miao ethnic villages
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Organised tour bus or hired car (≈45 min)
Visit during a festival for best experience; check dates
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.
City‑centre hotels
Several 3‑star hotels and guesthouses within walking distance of the railway station and bus hub
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
Watch out
Safety
- Check flight and train schedules in advance; services are limited.
- Rainy season (June‑August) can cause road closures and reduced visibility in the canyons.
- Taxi fares rise for long trips to scenic spots; confirm price before boarding.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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 Xingyi. 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–Oct · avoid Jun–Aug (heavy rain) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 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
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