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Xiangyang襄阳
Spend 1–2 days in Xiangyang to see the ancient city wall, Longzhong scenic area and try local duck dishes.
Xiangyang, a historic hub in northwest Hubei, offers well‑preserved ancient city walls, Three Kingdoms sites like Longzhong, and a lively food scene. A short stay (1‑2 days) lets you see the main sights and sample local specialties without a rushed schedule.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid, rain)
- Airport
- Xiangyang Liuji (XFN)
- 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 Xiangyang110 ▾
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 Xiangyang, 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
- SafetyXiangyang is generally safe; stay alert to traffic when crossing streets and keep valuables secure on 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.
- AirportXFN Xiangyang Liuji Airport (18 km (11 mi) west of city centre, domestic flights only).XFN Xiangyang Liuji Airport (11 mi (18 km) west of city centre, domestic flights only).
- Getting aroundCity buses (RMB 1–2 per ride, air‑conditioned RMB 2 in summer), taxis (RMB 8 for first 2 km (1.2 mi), RMB 2/km thereafter; night base RMB 9).City buses (RMB 1–2 per ride, air‑conditioned RMB 2 in summer), taxis (RMB 8 for first 1.2 mi (2 km), RMB 2/km thereafter; night base RMB 9).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4)
- BeerBeer (bottle)¥8–12 (≈ US$2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (first 2 km (1.2 mi))Taxi (first 1.2 mi (2 km))¥8 (≈ US$2)
- Metro or bus rideBus ride¥1–2 (≈ under US$1)
- Museum or sight ticketLongzhong entry¥82 (≈ US$12)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personCN¥80 (≈ US$12)
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomCN¥400 (≈ US$60)
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomCN¥650 (≈ US$95)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥120 (≈ US$17) · Mid CN¥250 (≈ US$35) · High CN¥400 (≈ US$60)
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
- XFN Xiangyang Liuji Airport (18 km (11 mi) west of city centre, domestic flights only)XFN Xiangyang Liuji Airport (11 mi (18 km) west of city centre, domestic flights only)
Map of Xiangyang
Where it is, and the guides within about 120 km.
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jun
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Dec (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Xiangyang: 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
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
7 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
7 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
11 rd
May
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
12 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
13 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°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 buses (RMB 1–2 per ride, air‑conditioned RMB 2 in summer), taxis (RMB 8 for first 2 km, RMB 2/km thereafter; night base RMB 9). Ride‑hailing apps work, but have Chinese‑only interfaces.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Longzhong Scenic Area
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Bus 6 to Gulongzhong Tourist Center, then 340 m walk
Key Three Kingdoms site, entry ¥82
Xiangyang Ancient City Wall night walk
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Walk from Ancient City centre, seasonal night tours
Guided lighting tour, price check
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
Near Xiangyang Railway Station, easy access to bus and attractions
Budget hostels
Options in the Ancient City area, 5–7 km (3.1–4.3 mi) from the airportOptions in the Ancient City area, 3.1–4.3 mi (5–7 km) from the airport
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
- ¥120 (≈ US$17)‑180 CNY (≈ US$30) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥180 (≈ US$30)‑300 CNY (≈ US$45) excl. bed
- High
- ¥300 (≈ US$45)+ CNY excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 1 night × CN¥400 | CN¥400 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥250 | CN¥500 |
| Airport‑city taxi (XFN → centre)2 × CN¥120 · check | CN¥240 |
| One‑day bus pass2 × CN¥20 · check | CN¥40 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × CN¥150 · check | CN¥300 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥148 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥814 per person per day, bed included | CN¥1,628≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Bus ride | ¥1–2 (≈ under US$1) |
| Taxi (first 2 km) | ¥8 (≈ US$2) |
| Taxi per km | ¥2 (≈ under US$1) |
| Longzhong entry | ¥82 (≈ US$12) |
| Ancient City wall night tour | check |
| Duck‑lip specialty dish | ¥50 (≈ US$7) per person |
| Coffee | ¥15–25 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Beer (bottle) | ¥8–12 (≈ US$2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Night taxis cost slightly more; have destination written in Chinese.
- Some older buses lack English stop announcements – check real‑time apps.
- Peak traffic 7:30–9:00 am and 5:30–7:00 pm can delay transfers.Peak traffic 7:30 AM–9:00 AM am and 5:30 AM–7:00 AM pm can delay transfers.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Xiangyang襄阳
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请到这个地址To this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
US consulate in Wuhan (check address); other embassies in Beijing.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- XFN → Xiangyang centre (taxi): ≈¥120, 18 km (11 mi) (check)≈¥120, 11 mi (18 km) (check)
- Bus single ride: ¥1–2 (≈ under US$1), cashless via Alipay/WeChat
- Taxi (first 2 km): ¥8 (≈ US$2), then ¥2 (≈ under US$1)/km
Say or show
- 对不起 — Excuse me / Sorry (duìbuqǐ)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxiè)
- 多少钱？ — How much? (duōshǎo qián?)
- 厕所在哪里？ — Where is the bathroom? (cèsuǒ zài nǎlǐ?)
- 我要打车 — I need a taxi (wǒ yào dǎ chē)
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 Xiangyang. 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: Mar–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, humid, rain) · 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
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add high‑speed rail tickets from Wuhan to Xiangyang (≈2 h).
- Include a night‑market food tour in the Ancient City.
- Link to nearby Hubei attractions: Jingzhou (≈1 h by train) and Yichang (≈2 h).
Sources
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