Major city · China
Shanxian单县
Spend 1–2 days in Shanxian: see Fulong Lake, Yeshan Park and the Yellow River old riverway; stay near the bus station.
Shanxian, a county‑level city in southwestern Shandong, offers a lake, park and historic river sites within easy reach of the bus station. One full day covers the main sights; a second day allows a relaxed pace or a visit to the Martyrs' cemetery.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, possible snow)
- Airports
- Heze Mudan (HZA) · Jinan Yaoqiang (JNA)
- Nights
- 1
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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 Shanxian110 ▾
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 Shanxian, 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
- SafetyShanxian is generally safe; keep an eye on personal belongings in crowded buses and carry cash for small fees.
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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.
- AirportcheckHZA Heze Mudan Airport (Nearest airport; check current connections and onward bus or taxi to Shanxian).
- Getting aroundWalk or local bus; the city centre is compact, most attractions are within 5–10 km (3.1–6.2 mi) of the bus station.Walk or local bus; the city centre is compact, most attractions are within 3.1–6.2 mi (5–10 km) of the bus station.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))¥30–45 (≈ US$5–7)
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket (city)¥2–3 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketFulong Lake entry¥0 (≈ under US$1) (free)
- Budget bedBudget hotel, a night, per personCN¥120 (≈ US$17)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥80 (≈ US$12) · Mid CN¥150 (≈ US$25) · High CN¥250 (≈ US$35)
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
- HZA Heze Mudan Airport (Nearest airport; check current connections and onward bus or taxi to Shanxian) · JNA Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport (Longer transfer by high-speed rail or bus via Heze; check times)
Map of Shanxian
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Nov
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Dec
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C) low), wettest Jun (10 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Shanxian: 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
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
5 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
5 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
9 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8 rd
Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
6 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°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
Walk or local bus; the city centre is compact, most attractions are within 5–10 km of the bus station.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Fulong Lake
goDoor to door: ≈30 min round trip
Local bus or taxi, about 15 min from city centre
National 4A scenic spot; walk around the 2.5 km (1.6 mi) north‑south stretch.National 4A scenic spot; walk around the 1.6 mi (2.5 km) north‑south stretch.
Yeshan Park
goDoor to door: ≈20 min round trip
Bus or bike, ~10 min
Cultural park with exhibition hall and lake.
Yellow River old riverway
goDoor to door: ≈45 min round trip
Taxi, ~20 min
Entry ¥20; open 08:00‑19:00.Entry ¥20; open 8:00 AM‑7:00 PM.
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.
Greentree Haotai Heze Shanxian Lake Southwest Road Express hotel
Near lake area; basic rooms.
Shell Heze Shanxian Donghuan Road hotel
Close to bus station; budget option.
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 CNY (≈ US$12–17) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥120–200 CNY (≈ US$17–30) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel2 × 1 night × CN¥180 | CN¥360 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥150 | CN¥300 |
| Bus station taxi to lake (round trip)2 × CN¥30 · check | CN¥60 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥72 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥396 per person per day, bed included | CN¥792≈ US$120 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights and long‑distance rail excluded.
Prices of common things
| Mutton soup (Shanxian) | ¥20–30 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Fulong Lake entry | ¥0 (≈ under US$1) (free) |
| Taxi (5 km) | ¥30–45 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Bus ticket (city) | ¥2–3 (≈ under US$1) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Check opening hours of Fulong Lake and Yeshan Park (no fixed schedule listed).
- Yellow River old riverway entry fee ¥20 (≈ US$3); bring cash.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Shanxian单县
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请到这个地址To this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
US consulate in Jinan; Chinese embassy in Beijing.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus station → Fulong Lake (taxi): ≈ ¥30, 15 min (check)
- Lake entry: Free
- Yellow River old riverway entry: ¥20 (≈ US$3), 08:00‑19:00¥20 (≈ US$3), 8:00 AM‑7:00 PM
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 汽车站在哪里？ — Where is the bus station? (qìchē zhàn zài nǎlǐ?)
- 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?)
- 厕所 — Restroom (cèsuǒ)
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 Shanxian. 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 Jan–Feb (cold, possible snow) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add bus‑station hotel for quick luggage drop.
- Include bike‑rental info for lake and park loops.
Sources
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