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Xinyu新余
Spend a half‑day at Fairy Lake Scenic Area and a half‑day exploring the West Jiangxi War Museum; one full day covers the main sights.
Xinyu is a small industrial city in western Jiangxi with a few well‑defined attractions – Fairy Lake, the West Jiangxi Museum of the War of Resistance, and local food markets. Because the sights are clustered and transport links are good, a single day (about 8 h) is enough for a quick visit; add a second day if you want a relaxed pace or to hike the surrounding hills.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
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- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, rainy)
- Airport
- Nanchang Changbei (KHN)
- 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 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 Xinyu110 ▾
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 Xinyu, 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
- SafetyXinyu is low‑risk; typical city safety, watch for traffic and 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.
- AirportKHN Nanchang Changbei International Airport (About 150 km (93 mi) north, 2 h by bus or train to Xinyu).KHN Nanchang Changbei International Airport (About 93 mi (150 km) north, 2 h by bus or train to Xinyu).
- Getting aroundCity buses (numbers 103, 301, 401, 503, 701, 803, 901) connect downtown, the museum and Fairy Lake.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee¥15–¥25 (≈ US$3–4)
- Street or quick mealXinyu rice noodles¥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))¥20–¥30 (≈ US$3–5)
- Budget bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per roomCN¥250 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per roomCN¥350 (≈ US$50)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per roomCN¥600 (≈ US$85)
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
- KHN Nanchang Changbei International Airport (About 150 km (93 mi) north, 2 h by bus or train to Xinyu)KHN Nanchang Changbei International Airport (About 93 mi (150 km) north, 2 h by bus or train to Xinyu)
Map of Xinyu
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
- Xinyu
- Basic guide
Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps
Guides nearby
- Pingxiang · 107 km straight line
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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6°C (42°F)42°F (6°C)
Feb
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9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
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30°C (87°F)87°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (92°F)92°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
30°C (85°F)85°F (30°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C) low). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Xinyu: 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
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (42°F)42°F (5°C)
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Apr
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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30°C (87°F)87°F (30°C)
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24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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33°C (92°F)92°F (33°C)
24°C (74°F)74°F (24°C)
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Sep
30°C (85°F)85°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (60°F)60°F (16°C)
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Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
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Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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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 buses (numbers 103, 301, 401, 503, 701, 803, 901) connect downtown, the museum and Fairy Lake. Taxis are cheap; a 5 km ride costs about ¥20–¥30.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Fairy Lake Scenic Area
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Bus 503 from Xinyu Railway Station, 30 min; or taxi 20 min
Boat tour 2 h, tickets ¥110 incl. entry.
West Jiangxi Museum of the War of Resistance
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
Bus 103/301 to Baoshi Park, 15 min walk
Free entry, winter hours 09:00‑12:00, 14:00‑17:00.Free entry, winter hours 9:00 AM‑12:00 PM, 2:00 PM‑5:00 PM.
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.
Xinyu Railway Station area
Convenient for bus to Fairy Lake and city centre; suitable for one night.
Yushui District hotels
Close to museum and local markets; 5–10 min walk to main streets.
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 CNY (≈ US$12–17) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥120–200 CNY (≈ US$17–30) excl. bed
- High
- ¥200 (≈ US$30)+ CNY excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel1 × 1 night × CN¥350 | CN¥350 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × CN¥150 | CN¥150 |
| Fairy Lake boat ticket1 × CN¥110 · check | CN¥110 |
| City bus day pass1 × CN¥20 · check | CN¥20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥63 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥693 per person per day, bed included | CN¥693≈ US$100 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights and high‑speed rail not included.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ¥15–¥25 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Fish‑tofu stew | ¥30–¥45 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Xinyu rice noodles | ¥20–¥35 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Taxi (5 km) | ¥20–¥30 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Bus day pass | ¥20 (≈ US$3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer heat can exceed 35 °C (95 °F); carry water.Summer heat can exceed 95 °F (35 °C); carry water.
- Fairy Lake boat tickets are ¥110 (≈ US$16) per adult (includes entry).
- Museum opens 09:00–12:00, 14:00–17:00; closed Mondays.Museum opens 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM; closed Mondays.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
US consulate in Nanchang (check address); other embassies in Nanchang or Beijing.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus 503 Xinyu → Fairy Lake: ≈ ¥20, 30 min (check)
- Taxi 5 km: ≈ ¥20–¥30
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 洗手间在哪里？ — Where is the bathroom? (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 Xinyu. 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, 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
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Yushui for relaxed museum visit.
- Include a hike on Dagang Mountain (check trail status).
Sources
- officialXinyu official website
- secondaryWest Jiangxi War Museum
- secondaryFairy Lake Scenic Area
- secondaryWikivoyage: Xinyu, revision 5205129 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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