Major city · China
Longyan龙岩
Spend a half‑day to full day in Longyan for a glimpse of Hakka culture and nearby Tulou; no need to stay overnight unless you plan a Tulou stay.
Longyan is a 2.5 million‑person city in Fujian with limited tourist infrastructure. A few hours let you see the city centre, catch a bus to the UNESCO‑listed Tulou or Mount Guanzhi Geopark, and sample Hakka hot‑spring resorts. Overnight stays are only worthwhile if you extend your Tulou itinerary.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, rainy)
- Airport
- Longyan Guanzhishan (LCX)
- Nights
- 0–1 (optional Tulou stay)
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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 Longyan110 ▾
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 Longyan, 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
- SafetyLongyan is generally safe; petty theft is low but keep an eye on belongings in crowded buses.
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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.
- AirportLCX Longyan Guanzhishan Airport (Buses to city centre ¥30 (≈ US$5); flights to major hubs like Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu.).
- Getting aroundCity buses ¥1 (≈ under US$1) cash (no change), Didi app for taxis (≈¥10 city‑center ride).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Street or quick mealMeal at a street stall¥20–30 (≈ US$3–5)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi city centre (≈5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi city centre (≈3.1 mi (5 km))¥10 (≈ US$2)
- Metro or bus rideCity bus fare¥1 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketHot spring entry¥238 (≈ US$35)
- Budget bedBudget hotel double, a night, per roomCN¥40 (≈ US$6)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel double, a night, per roomCN¥70 (≈ US$10)
- High-end bedBudget hotel double, a night, per roomCN¥120 (≈ US$17)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥80 (≈ US$12) · Mid CN¥150 (≈ US$25) · High CN¥300 (≈ US$45)
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
- LCX Longyan Guanzhishan Airport (Buses to city centre ¥30; flights to major hubs like Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu.)
Map of Longyan
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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8°C (47°F)47°F (8°C)
Feb
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10°C (51°F)51°F (10°C)
Mar
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
Best
17°C (62°F)62°F (17°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Care
24°C (74°F)74°F (24°C)
Aug
Care
23°C (74°F)74°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (71°F)71°F (22°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Dec
not flagged
9°C (49°F)49°F (9°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (24°C (74°F)74°F (24°C)), coolest Dec (4°C (40°F)40°F (4°C) low). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Longyan: 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
8°C (47°F)47°F (8°C)
4°C (40°F)40°F (4°C)
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Feb
10°C (51°F)51°F (10°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
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Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
0 rd
Apr
17°C (62°F)62°F (17°C)
10°C (51°F)51°F (10°C)
0 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
14°C (56°F)56°F (14°C)
0 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (60°F)60°F (16°C)
0 rd
Jul
24°C (74°F)74°F (24°C)
17°C (62°F)62°F (17°C)
0 rd
Aug
23°C (74°F)74°F (23°C)
17°C (62°F)62°F (17°C)
0 rd
Sep
22°C (71°F)71°F (22°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
0 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12°C (53°F)53°F (12°C)
0 rd
Nov
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
0 rd
Dec
9°C (49°F)49°F (9°C)
4°C (40°F)40°F (4°C)
0 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 ¥1 cash (no change), Didi app for taxis (≈¥10 city‑center ride). Train station taxi stand available.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Fujian Tulou (Yongding)
goDoor to door: ≈2 h round‑trip
Bus from Longyan bus station to Yongding, ~1 h; arrange van from hotel if needed
Entry ¥90 per site; cluster of tulou in Hukeng and Gao Bei.
Mount Guanzhi National Geopark
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Long-distance bus to Liancheng County, then local bus #6 to park entrance
Entrance ¥115 (online ¥99).
Tianzi Hot Spring Resort
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Bus #2 from Yongding Bus Station to resort
Entry ¥238 includes pool access.
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.
Budget hotels near Longyan railway station
Simple rooms ¥40–60 per double; easy taxi stand.
City‑centre hotels
Close to Zhongshan Street, higher comfort ¥120–200.
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
- ¥80–120 (≈ US$12–17) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥150–250 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
- High
- ¥300 (≈ US$45)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel double1 × 1 night × CN¥40 | CN¥40 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × CN¥80 | CN¥80 |
| Bus to Yongding Tulou (round-trip)1 × CN¥90 | CN¥90 |
| Geopark entry1 × CN¥115 | CN¥115 |
| Hot spring entry1 × CN¥238 | CN¥238 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥56 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥619 per person per day, bed included | CN¥619≈ US$90 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights and long-distance rail excluded.
Prices of common things
| Meal at a street stall | ¥20–30 (≈ US$3–5) |
| City bus fare | ¥1 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi city centre (≈5 km) | ¥10 (≈ US$2) |
| Hot spring entry | ¥238 (≈ US$35) |
| Geopark entry | ¥115 (≈ US$17) |
| Tulou entry | ¥90 (≈ US$13) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Very limited English; ask locals to confirm directions.
- Train station lacks ATMs and does not accept foreign credit cards (check).
- Foreign cards often not accepted at small shops; carry cash.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
US consulate in Shanghai; Chinese visa office in Beijing (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → Longyan city centre bus: ¥30 (≈ US$5) (check)
- Taxi city centre ride: ≈¥10
- Bus to Yongding Tulou: ≈¥30 each way (check)
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxie)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 公交站在哪里？ — Where is the bus stop? (gōngjiāo zhàn zài nǎlǐ?)
- 可以付现金吗？ — Can I pay with cash? (kěyǐ fù xiànjīn ma?)
- 会说英语吗？ — Do you speak English? (huì shuō yīngyǔ 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 Longyan. 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 (hot, rainy) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas 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 Tulou overnight stay package (¥200‑300 per night, includes transport).
- Include a hot‑spring resort night (¥400‑600).
Sources
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