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Yuxi
Spend 1–2 days in Yuxi: explore the Red Pagoda, Nie Er Park and nearby lakes; reach by bus or train from Kunming (≈1‑2 h).
Yuxi is a prefecture‑level city in Yunnan with a compact centre, easy to walk or bike, and easy day‑trip access to Fuxian and Xingyun lakes. One full day covers the main historic sites; a second day lets you visit a lake or nearby county.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (rainy)
- Airport
- KMG
- Nights
- 1–2
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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
Emergency numbers for Yuxi110 ▾
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 Yuxi, 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
- SafetyYuxi is generally safe for tourists; keep an eye on personal belongings on buses and in crowded markets.
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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.
- AirportKMG Kunming Changshui International Airport (Main gateway for Yuxi; about 1 h by bus or train).
- Getting aroundCity centre is flat; walk or rent a bike.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealStreet snack¥5–¥15 (≈ US$1–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi flag fall¥8 (≈ US$2) start
- Metro or bus rideBus city farecheck¥2–¥5 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personCN¥80 (≈ US$12)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double room, a night, per roomCN¥500 (≈ US$70)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double room, a night, per roomCN¥800 (≈ US$120)
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
- KMG Kunming Changshui International Airport (Main gateway for Yuxi; about 1 h by bus or train)
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
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Care
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Care
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Nov
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest May (10 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Yuxi: 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)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
6 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
Mar
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
9 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
10 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
9 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7 rd
Oct
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
6 rd
Dec
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 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
City centre is flat; walk or rent a bike. Urban buses serve most attractions; taxis start at ¥8 flag fall.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Fuxian Lake
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Bus from Yuxi Central Bus Station, about 45 min; then local transport to lake shore
Large deep lake east of the city; good for swimming and picnics.
Tonghai County (Qilu Lake)
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Bus via Tonghai, about 1 h 15 min
Scenic lake southeast of Yuxi; easy day visit.
Kunming
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h
Frequent buses or conventional trains from Yuxi Railway Station, 1 h 30 min
Major city; consider if you need a longer stay.
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.
Yuxi Railway Station area
Close to bus stops and shopping; good base for one night.
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
- ¥200–300 (≈ US$30–45) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥350–500 (≈ US$50–70) excl. bed
- High
- ¥600 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostel dorm bed1 × 1 night × CN¥120 | CN¥120 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × CN¥350 | CN¥350 |
| Bus from Kunming to Yuxi (one way)1 × CN¥70 · check | CN¥70 |
| Taxi flag fall1 × CN¥8 · start fare | CN¥8 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥55 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥603 per person per day, bed included | CN¥603≈ US$85 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights and long‑distance train passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Taxi flag fall | ¥8 (≈ US$2) start |
| Bus city farecheck | ¥2–¥5 (≈ under US$1) |
| Street snack | ¥5–¥15 (≈ US$1–3) |
| Bottled water (500 ml) | ¥2–¥4 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus schedules may be sparse in evenings; check times at the central bus station.
- The new Yuxi Railway Station is 3 km (1.9 mi) from downtown and road links are still developing.The new Yuxi Railway Station is 1.9 mi (3 km) from downtown and road links are still developing.
- Taxi flag fall is ¥8 (≈ US$2); negotiate longer rides.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
US consulate in Kunming; other embassies in Kunming or Chengdu.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Kunming → Yuxi bus: ≈ ¥70, 1½ h (check)
- Yuxi Railway Station → city centre taxi: ≈ ¥30–¥40, 10 min
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 厕所在哪里？ — Where is the toilet? (cèsuǒ zài nǎlǐ?)
- 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?)
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 Yuxi. 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–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (rainy) · 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
- Add a night in Yuxi when traveling between Kunming and Hekou to break up the train journey.
- Use bike rentals for intra‑city sightseeing.
Sources
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