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Voykit pocket guide · China
Yunfu
Spend 1–2 days in Yunfu to see the karst caves and mountain scenery; a single night suffices if you focus on Panlong Cave and Dayunwu Mountain.
Yunfu, the "stone capital" of Guangdong, sits on the high‑speed rail between Guangzhou and Nanning. Its main draws are Panlong Cave, Dayunwu Mountain and a few historic temples. The city is small enough that a short stay covers the highlights, while the rail connection makes day trips easy from Guangzhou or Nanning.
- Country
- China
- Best months
- Oct–Nov, Mar–May
- Avoid
- Jun–Aug (hot, rainy)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- CNY
- Money
- Alipay and WeChat Pay accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex cards; single payments over ¥200 carry a fee of about 3% on a foreign card (smaller ones are free), and per-payment and yearly caps apply — check the app. Keep a second way to pay.
- Daily spend
- Budget ¥80–120 CNY excl. bed · Mid ¥120–200 CNY excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- A roaming eSIM from outside China routes traffic through its home network, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN — the simplest setup.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire and ambulance 119
- Plugs
- Types A, C, I · 220 V · 50 Hz · Many sockets take flat two-pin (A), round two-pin (C) and angled three-pin (I) plugs; UK plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: No tip; upmarket hotels add 10–15% service.; Taxis and DiDi: No tip.; Tour guides and drivers: Expected on organised tours: about ¥100–200 a day for a guide, ¥50–100 for a driver.; Hotel porters: Not expected; ¥10–20 in luxury hotels.
- Water
- Not for drinking from the tap; bottled water ¥2–5, and kettles and free bottles in hotel rooms. Restaurants serve hot water or tea.
- Toilets
- Public toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls. Carry tissues — many have no paper.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Rice noodle snack (e.g., Yunfu rice noodle with sausage) | ¥15–25 |
| Local tea (pomelo tea) | ¥8–12 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | ¥30–45 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CAN · Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
- Nearest major airport, about 150 km (93 mi) by roadNearest major airport, about 93 mi (150 km) by road
Typical fares
- Guangzhou → Yunfu (high‑speed rail)
- ≈ ¥150–250, 2 h (check)
- City bus to Panlong Cave
- ≈ ¥30 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
High‑speed rail stops in Yunfu East, Nanjiangkou and Yunan stations; city buses connect districts. Taxis and rideshare are common for short trips to attractions.
See and do
Known for
- Panlong Cave
- Dayunwu Mountain
- Guo'en Temple
- Dawan Ancient Buildings
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Panlong Cave | Bus or taxi from city centre, about 30 min | ≈45 min round trip |
| Dayunwu Mountain | Bus to Yun'an District, then local transport, ≈1 h total | ≈2 h round trip |
| Guo'en Temple (Xinxing County) | Bus to Liuzu Town, then walk 10 min | ≈1.5 h |
Sleep
- Yunfu Hotel
- City‑centre, mid‑range, suitable for one night
- Wanda Realm Yunfu
- International brand, higher comfort
- Jinjiang Inn Yunfu
- Budget chain, basic amenities
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | 对不起duìbuqǐ |
| Thank you | 谢谢xièxie |
| How much is it? | 多少钱？duōshǎo qián? |
| Where is the bathroom? | 洗手间在哪里？xǐshǒujiān zài nǎlǐ? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and a nod; use surnames with a title; avoid: Hugs and cheek kisses
- Face: Disagree privately and indirectly; avoid: Correcting or embarrassing someone in front of others
- Gifts: Give with two hands; expect the gift to be refused once or twice and opened later; avoid: Clocks, umbrellas, white flowers, sets of four
- Business cards: Present and receive with both hands, read it, keep it on the table; avoid: Writing on it or pocketing it at once
- Queues and crowds: Hold your ground politely in scrums at buses and lifts; avoid: Taking pushing personally
- Temples: Walk clockwise around Tibetan stupas and prayer wheels; remove hats; avoid: Touching statues or photographing where signs forbid
- Politics: Listen; follow your host's lead; avoid: Raising Tibet, Taiwan, Xinjiang, 1989 or the party leadership
- Numbers and colour: Red and 8 are lucky; red envelopes carry money gifts; avoid: Writing names in red; the number 4
Scams and watch-outs
- Summer heat can be intense; carry water.
- Some temples have limited opening hours; check locally.
Yunfu is generally safe for tourists; petty theft is rare, but stay alert in crowded transport hubs and keep valuables secure.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Yunfu yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Panlong Cave
- Dayunwu Mountain
- Guo'en Temple
- Dawan Ancient Buildings
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Yunfu, revision 5239637 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5239637
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/yunfu). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.