Major city · China
Yanji延吉
Spend 2 days in Yanji to see the Korean Folk Customs Park, Dinosaur Museum and take a day‑trip to Tumen; longer only for ski season.
Yanji is a small, clean city in Jilin Province, the cultural centre of China's Korean minority. Its attractions are few but include a Korean folk park, two dinosaur museums and nearby nature spots. Transport is easy by taxi or bus, but English signage is limited, so a short stay works best.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- May–Oct (check for ski season closures)
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited bus service)
- Airport
- YNJ
- Nights
- 2
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 Yanji110 ▾
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 Yanji, 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; petty theft is rare, just stay alert on night buses and keep an eye on personal belongings.
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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.
- AirportYNJ Yanji Chaoyangchuan International Airport (6 km (3.7 mi) west of Yanji West railway station).YNJ Yanji Chaoyangchuan International Airport (3.7 mi (6 km) west of Yanji West railway station).
- Getting aroundTaxis start at ¥5 (≈ under US$1) and are plentiful; Didi ride‑hailing works at the airport.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealCold noodle (raengmyeon)¥10–¥15 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi start (¥5)¥5–¥8 (≈ US$1–2) per km
- Metro or bus rideBus fare¥1–¥2 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketDinosaur Museum entry¥50 (≈ US$7)
- Budget bedBudget hotel (e.g., Baishan Mansion), a night, per personCN¥80 (≈ US$12)
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
- YNJ Yanji Chaoyangchuan International Airport (6 km (3.7 mi) west of Yanji West railway station)YNJ Yanji Chaoyangchuan International Airport (3.7 mi (6 km) west of Yanji West railway station)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−14°C (7°F)7°F (−14°C)
Feb
Avoid
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
Mar
not flagged
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
Apr
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
May
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Oct
Best
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Nov
not flagged
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Dec
not flagged
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (−22°C (−8°F)−8°F (−22°C) low), wettest Dec (8 rain days), driest Jun (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Yanji: 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
−14°C (7°F)7°F (−14°C)
−22°C (−8°F)−8°F (−22°C)
7 rd
Feb
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
−20°C (−4°F)−4°F (−20°C)
6 rd
Mar
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
5 rd
Apr
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
4 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
3 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
2 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3 rd
Sep
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
5 rd
Oct
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
6 rd
Nov
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
7 rd
Dec
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
−18°C (0°F)0°F (−18°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
Taxis start at ¥5 and are plentiful; Didi ride‑hailing works at the airport. City buses cost ¥1–¥2, routes listed in Korean and Chinese, with service ending around 18:00. No shared‑bike system as of 2025.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Tumen
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
High‑speed train from Yanji West to Tumen North, 15 min
Ticket ¥11; buy return trip in advance during high season.
Jilin City
cautionDoor to door: ≈4 h 30 min
Train, about 4 h, ¥70 (≈ US$10)
Longer travel; consider overnight if you want to explore.
Changbaishan National Nature Reserve
cautionDoor to door: ≈5 h
Bus or car, about 5 h
Gateway town; best as a multi‑day excursion.
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.
Baishan Mansion
Budget hotel; price around ¥80–¥100 per person per night in low season
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
- ¥800 (≈ US$120)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel (e.g., Baishan Mansion)1 × 2 nights × CN¥100 | CN¥200 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 2 days × CN¥350 | CN¥700 |
| Taxi from airport to city centre1 × CN¥30 · check | CN¥30 |
| Bus day‑pass1 × CN¥2 · check | CN¥2 |
| eSIM data (7 days)1 × CN¥150 · check | CN¥150 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥108 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥595 per person per day, bed included | CN¥1,190≈ US$170 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights and visas excluded.
Prices of common things
| Taxi start (¥5) | ¥5–¥8 (≈ US$1–2) per km |
| Bus fare | ¥1–¥2 (≈ under US$1) |
| Cold noodle (raengmyeon) | ¥10–¥15 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Dinosaur Museum entry | ¥50 (≈ US$7) |
| Head Mountain (free) | ¥0 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- English‑speaking staff are rare; carry a Chinese/Korean address card.
- Buses stop early in winter; plan travel before 18:00.Buses stop early in winter; plan travel before 6:00 PM.
- Winter ski resorts close early November; check opening dates.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
US consulate in Shenyang; nearest Chinese embassy in Beijing.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → city centre (taxi): ≈ ¥30, 15 min (check)
- Yanji → Tumen (train): ¥11 (≈ US$2), 15 min
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 公交站在哪里？ — Where is the bus stop? (gōngjiāo zhàn zài nǎlǐ?)
- 我要打车 — I need a taxi (wǒ yào dǎ chē)
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 Yanji. 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: May–Oct (check for ski season closures) · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited bus service) · 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
- Yanji → Tumen (train) → border crossing
- Yanji → Changbaishan (bus) → hiking
Sources
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