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Zhangzhou

Spend 1–2 days in Zhangzhou: a half‑day for the museum and temple, another day for Tulou trips or the coastal Liu'ao peninsula.

Zhangzhou is a medium‑size city in Fujian with good bus and high‑speed rail links to Xiamen and nearby counties. Its main draws – Nanshan Temple, Yundongyan Scenic Area and easy access to Fujian Tulou – fit into a short stay, especially if you combine city sights with a day trip to the Tulou region.

basic guide: no trip line yet
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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Weather
see forecast
Currency
CNY
Best months
Mar–May, Sep–Oct
avoid Jul–Aug (high heat, humidity)
Airport
Xiamen Gaoqi (XMN)
Nights
1–2

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Zhangzhou: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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

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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 Zhangzhou110 ▾
  • Police110
  • Fire and ambulance119

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 Zhangzhou, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Show all 12 answers

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Street or quick mealLor mee noodle bowl¥20–30 (≈ US$3–5)
  • Metro or bus rideBus ride within city¥2–3 (≈ under US$1)
  • Museum or sight ticketNanshan Temple entry¥10 (≈ US$2)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥250–450 (≈ US$35–65) · Mid ¥450–900 (≈ US$65–130) · High ¥900 (≈ US$130)+

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.

lor mee noodlesNanshan TempleYundongyan Scenic Areagateway to Fujian Tulou
Airports
XMN Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (About 1 h by bus to Zhangzhou)

Map of Zhangzhou

Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.

Xiamen/GulangyuXiamenLiu'aoKinmenAnxiLongyanJinjiangDabu

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

  • Zhangzhou
  • Basic guide

Directions in Google Maps · Apple Maps

Guides nearby

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    not flagged

    19°C (66°F)

  2. Feb

    not flagged

    19°C (67°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    22°C (71°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  5. May

    Best

    29°C (85°F)

  6. Jun

    not flagged

    32°C (89°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    34°C (94°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    34°C (93°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    25°C (78°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    21°C (69°F)

Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (34°C (94°F)), coolest Jan (11°C (52°F) low), wettest Jun (18 rain days), driest Nov (6). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Zhangzhou: 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

19°C (66°F)

11°C (52°F)

8 rd

Feb

19°C (67°F)

12°C (53°F)

10 rd

Mar

22°C (71°F)

14°C (57°F)

13 rd

Apr

26°C (79°F)

18°C (64°F)

14 rd

May

29°C (85°F)

22°C (71°F)

17 rd

Jun

32°C (89°F)

25°C (76°F)

18 rd

Jul

34°C (94°F)

26°C (79°F)

15 rd

Aug

34°C (93°F)

26°C (78°F)

16 rd

Sep

32°C (90°F)

24°C (76°F)

13 rd

Oct

29°C (84°F)

21°C (69°F)

7 rd

Nov

25°C (78°F)

17°C (63°F)

6 rd

Dec

21°C (69°F)

13°C (55°F)

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 buses cover the urban area and reach outlying districts; high‑speed rail (Zhangzhou Railway Station) links to Xiamen, Fuzhou and Shenzhen; regional buses run to Nanjing County (≈2 h) and Liu'ao (≈2 h).

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Nanjing County (Fujian Tulou)

go

Door to door: ≈2 h each way

Bus from Zhangzhou city centre, about 2 h; drop at Tulou sites.

World‑heritage Tulou clusters; allow half a day for a quick visit or a full day for multiple sites.

Liu'ao Peninsula (beaches, rock formations)

go

Door to door: ≈2 h each way

Regional bus to Zhangpu County, then local transport; ≈2 h total.

Coastal scenery and historic fortress ruins; good for a half‑day beach break.

Xiamen (Gulangyu Island)

go

Door to door: ≈1 h each way

Frequent buses, about 1 h to Xiamen railway station, then local transport.

Major tourist hub; easy to combine with Zhangzhou if you have extra time.

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.

City‑centre hotels

Close to bus terminals and railway station; suitable for 1‑night stays.

Tulou guesthouses

In Nanjing County for an overnight cultural experience.

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
¥250–450 (≈ US$35–65) excl. bed
Mid
¥450–900 (≈ US$65–130) excl. bed
High
¥900 (≈ US$130)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency

Prices of common things

Lor mee noodle bowl¥20–30 (≈ US$3–5)
Nanshan Temple entry¥10 (≈ US$2)
Bus ride within city¥2–3 (≈ under US$1)
High‑speed train Zhangzhou–Xiamen¥30–50 (≈ US$5–7)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Zhangzhou is a low-crime city; the real risks are summer heat and typhoon-season storms (Jul–Sep), plus traffic on crossings. Keep bags zipped in bus stations and markets, and carry your passport — hotels must register foreign guests.
  • Bus and train timetables vary on holidays; check latest schedules.
  • Some attractions (e.g., Nanshan Temple) charge a small entry fee (¥10 (≈ US$2)).
  • High‑speed trains from Zhangzhou to Xiamen run frequently, but the older Zhangzhou East station has limited service – avoid it unless you have a specific ticket.

Emergency numbers

Police
110
Fire and ambulance
119
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 Zhangzhou. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (high heat, humidity) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to China

Sources

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