Major city · China
Xuchang
Spend a half‑day on the main sights; add a night if you want to explore the pedestrian street or local bars.
Xuchang is a historic city in central Henan, 82 km from Zhengzhou. Its key attractions—Baling Bridge, Chunqiu Tower, Cao Wei Ancient City—are clustered near the centre and reachable by a short bus ride. One day covers the highlights; an extra night lets you see the night market and try local noodles.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, rainy)
- Airport
- CGO
- 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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Xuchang110 ▾
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 Xuchang, 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
- SafetyXuchang is generally safe; petty theft is rare, but keep an eye on belongings in crowded markets and use official taxis.
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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.
- AirportCGO Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (50 km (31 mi) from Xuchang; direct airport bus runs to city centre).CGO Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (31 mi (50 km) from Xuchang; direct airport bus runs to city centre).
- Getting aroundLocal buses cost ¥1 (≈ under US$1) per ride; most sights are within 2 km (1.2 mi) of the railway station and reachable by a single bus line.Local buses cost ¥1 (≈ under US$1) per ride; most sights are within 1.2 mi (2 km) of the railway station and reachable by a single bus line.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealHuì Miàn (stewed noodles)¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4)
- Metro or bus rideBus ride¥1 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomCN¥150 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomCN¥250 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomCN¥400 (≈ US$60)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥200 (≈ US$30) · Mid CN¥350 (≈ US$50) · High CN¥600 (≈ US$85)
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
- CGO Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (50 km (31 mi) from Xuchang; direct airport bus runs to city centre)CGO Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (31 mi (50 km) from Xuchang; direct airport bus runs to city centre)
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
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
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14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Apr
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21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
May
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
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38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Aug
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
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18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest Jul (12 rain days), driest Dec (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Xuchang: next 7 days
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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)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
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4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
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33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
5 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
4 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
Local buses cost ¥1 per ride; most sights are within 2 km of the railway station and reachable by a single bus line.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Zhengzhou
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
High‑speed train from Xuchang East, 20 min
Capital of Henan, good for larger museums and shopping.
Anyang
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h
High‑speed train, about 1 h 30 min
Longer ride; consider only if you want to see the ancient city walls.
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.
Addo Hotel
Near Xudu Road, convenient for city centre attractions
Slow house Hotel
In Yuzhou area, good for budget travellers
The Sycamore
Central Weidu district, easy bus access
H Hotel
Close to Xuchang Railway Station
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
- High
- ¥400 (≈ US$60)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel room1 × 1 night × CN¥250 | CN¥250 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥350 | CN¥700 |
| Airport bus to Xuchang2 × CN¥30 · check | CN¥60 |
| Local bus ride2 × CN¥1 · check | CN¥2 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥101 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥557 per person per day, bed included | CN¥1,113≈ US$160 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Huì Miàn (stewed noodles) | ¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Hú Là Tāng (spicy soup) | ¥10–20 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Local soda (Kǒu lè) | ¥5–8 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Bus ride | ¥1 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Museum of Central Plains Farming Culture only opens on weekends; group visits need pre‑booking (check).
- Baling Bridge hours change seasonally; summer closes at 17:30 (check).Baling Bridge hours change seasonally; summer closes at 5:30 PM (check).
- High‑speed train from Zhengzhou to Xuchang is 20 min; tickets sell out early on holidays (check).
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Zhengzhou Airport → Xuchang (bus): about ¥30 (≈ US$5), 45 min (check)
- Local bus ride: ¥1 (≈ under US$1) per trip
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?)
All fares and opening hours should be confirmed locally (check).
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 Xuchang. 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–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, rainy) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 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
- Addo Hotel → Slow house Hotel → The Sycamore for budget‑mid range progression.
- High‑speed rail ticket from Zhengzhou → Xuchang East for fast arrival.
Sources
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