Changyuan Travel Guide

City City in Chongqing with rich cultural heritage

A compact city within Chongqing’s administrative zone, Changyuan presents riverside streets, wet markets and Sichuan-influenced cuisine. Travelers typically transit through to visit nearby hills, farms and regional food stalls rather than linger long.

Costs

Affordable: $20-50/day

Low-cost local dining and guesthouses make for affordable travel in the area.

Safety

Generally safe; travel hazards possible

Typical small-city safety in rural China; slippery or narrow country roads pose risks.

Best Time

March-May and September-November

Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable weather for exploring countryside scenery.

In This Guide

Why Visit
Best Things to Do
Bucket List
Best Time to Visit
How to Get There
How to Get Around
Where to Stay
Where to Eat

Local Time

6:27 PM

GMT+8

Weather

72°F

Overcast

Population

186,653

Infrastructure & Convenience

Served by regional roads and buses; limited English and tourist facilities.

Popularity

Very low foreign tourism; the area is visited mainly by regional travelers.

Known For

rural landscapes, farming villages, local markets, regional temples, roadside street food, tea cultivation, river scenery, hiking nearby

Changyuan shares its name with a larger city in Henan but here refers to a smaller regional town.

Why Visit Changyuan? #

Best Things to Do in Changyuan

All Attractions ›

Dazu Rock Carvings

Large Buddhist grottoes famed for intricate stone carvings

Archaeological Site

Changyuan Bucket List

Best Time to Visit Changyuan #

Changyuan is best in spring and autumn for milder weather and clearer skies; summers are hot and wet, winters cool and damp. If you dislike humidity, avoid peak summer.

Winter

November - February · 3-12°C (37-54°F)

Cool, damp and often gray; street food and teahouses are cozy, but outdoor sightseeing is less comfortable-bring warm layers too.

Spring

March - May · 10-22°C (50-72°F)

Warming, with occasional showers; flowers, river banks and rural scenery are pleasant, good for short hikes and local excursions too.

Summer

June - September · 24-33°C (75-91°F)

Hot, humid and wet with frequent heavy rain; plan morning activities and accept slower transport during stormy afternoons often.

Best Time to Visit Changyuan #

Climate

Changyuan's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1123 mm/year), wettest in July.

Best Time to Visit

AprilMaySeptember

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

43°

Warmest Month

-5°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. The driest month with just 21 mm and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

5° – 10°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

21 mm

Rainfall

1.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

10.4h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

7° – 12°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

22 mm

Rainfall

1.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.5

UV Index

Moderate

11.0h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

10° – 17°

72%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

30 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

15° – 22°

70%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

65 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.1

UV Index

High

12.8h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

18° – 26°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

129 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.3

UV Index

High

13.5h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (171 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

21° – 28°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

171 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.4

UV Index

High

13.9h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (210 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

30°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

23° – 31°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

210 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

13.7h daylight

August

August is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (183 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

23° – 32°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

183 mm

Rainfall

1.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.6

UV Index

Very High

13.1h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (148 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

20° – 26°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

148 mm

Rainfall

1.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.1

UV Index

High

12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 21°C and lows of 16°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

16° – 21°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

80 mm

Rainfall

1.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

11.3h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

11° – 16°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

43 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.4

UV Index

Low

10.6h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 7°C. The driest month with just 21 mm and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

9°

Feels Like Cold

9°C

Temperature

7° – 11°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

21 mm

Rainfall

1.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

10.2h daylight

How to Get to Changyuan

By Air

By Train & Bus

Where to Stay in Changyuan #

Budget

Town centre / near transport hubs - CN¥80-200/night (≈$12-30)

Changyuan has mainly budget business hotels and small inns aimed at workers and passing travelers. Expect simple rooms and essential services only.

Hanting Express (chain) - Economical private rooms, basic comfort.
7 Days Inn (chain) - Low-cost rooms for short stays.

Mid-Range

Central Changyuan - ¥150-350/night (≈$22-50)

Mid-range options are limited but include regional hotel chains and a few independent hotels offering better bedding and in-house dining.

Jinjiang Inn (city branches) - Reliable mid-range chain rooms.
Local boutique hotels (Trip.com) - Select locally-run comfortable options.

Luxury

Nearby larger cities - ¥400+/night (≈$60+)

There are almost no true luxury hotels inside Changyuan. Travelers seeking upscale facilities will need to stay in larger nearby cities and commute.

Luxury hotels in nearby prefectural cities - Travel to larger cities for five-star choices.
Premium chains (nearby cities) - Best luxury options outside town.

Where to Eat in Changyuan #

Nearby Cities #

Longshui

25 km away

Shenglilu Subdistrict