Guixi Travel Guide

City City in Chongqing, China, with industrial growth

A riverside urban center in Chongqing’s orbit, Guixi greets visitors with bustling markets, noodle shops and ferry crossings. Travelers use it as a waypoint for nearby gorges and countryside roads rather than a prolonged destination.

Costs

Low-moderate: $25-55/day

Reasonably cheap local food and budget hotels; cost rises for private transfers.

Safety

Generally safe for travelers

Typical small-city safety in China; petty theft uncommon but keep valuables secure.

Best Time

March-May and September-November

Spring and autumn deliver pleasant temperatures and clearer skies for exploring.

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

11:16 AM

GMT+8

Weather

73°F

Mostly Clear

Population

188,980

Infrastructure & Convenience

Served by regional buses and roads; basic hotels and restaurants available, limited English.

Popularity

Low international tourism; important for regional commerce and domestic travel.

Known For

regional markets, river valleys, local industry, porcelain and ceramics trade (regional), temples, farming communities, Chinese-style street food, countryside scenery

Guixi functions as a regional service center and local market hub for surrounding rural areas.

Why Visit Guixi? #

Best Things to Do in Guixi

Guixi Bucket List

Best Time to Visit Guixi #

Visit Guixi outside the peak summer monsoon for clearer skies and easier travel; spring and autumn offer comfortable temperatures. Summers are hot, humid and bring frequent heavy rain.

Winter

November - February · 4-10°C (39-50°F)

Cool, damp months with occasional fog; sightseeing is quieter, locals bundle up - not freezing but noticeably chilly indoors too.

Spring

March - May · 12-22°C (54-72°F)

Gradual warming, blossoming fields and comfortable humidity; prime time for local markets and river scenery before peak summer storms arrive.

Summer

June - September · 24-33°C (75-91°F)

Hot, humid and rainy; frequent heavy afternoon showers swell rivers, create slick streets, and make outdoor plans unpredictable too.

Best Time to Visit Guixi #

Climate

Guixi'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 4°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1238 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit

SeptemberMayJune

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

36°

Warmest Month

-7°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. The driest month with just 17 mm and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

4° – 9°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

17 mm

Rainfall

1.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

10.3h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

5° – 11°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

19 mm

Rainfall

1.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.5

UV Index

Low

11.0h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

9° – 15°

75%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

48 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

11.9h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

14° – 21°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

107 mm

Rainfall

1.5 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 (160 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

22°

Feels Like Mild

22°C

Temperature

18° – 26°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

160 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.3

UV Index

High

13.6h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (176 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

25°

Feels Like Warm

25°C

Temperature

21° – 28°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

176 mm

Rainfall

1.4 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 (199 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

30°

Feels Like Hot

27°C

Temperature

23° – 31°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

199 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

13.8h daylight

August

August is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (156 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

31°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

23° – 32°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

156 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

13.1h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Significant rainfall (175 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

19° – 26°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

175 mm

Rainfall

1.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.1

UV Index

High

12.2h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Cool

18°C

Temperature

15° – 21°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

105 mm

Rainfall

1.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

11.3h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

10° – 16°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

53 mm

Rainfall

1.2 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.4

UV Index

Low

10.5h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

5° – 10°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

23 mm

Rainfall

1.1 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.3

UV Index

Low

10.1h daylight

How to Get to Guixi

By Air

By Train & Bus

Where to Stay in Guixi #

Budget

City centre (Guixi) - $15-40/night

Guixi has straightforward chain economy hotels and local guesthouses; clean, no-frills rooms geared to business and transit travellers.

Hanting Express (chain) - Basic, reliable budget rooms.
7 Days Inn (chain) - Economical private rooms available.

Mid-Range

Near Guixi railway area - ¥80-250/night (≈$12-40)

Mid-range choices include national-brand business hotels with decent rooms and on-site dining. Selection is limited but service is dependable.

Jinjiang Inn (regional branch) - Comfortable chain with consistent standards.
Select local mid-range hotels (Trip.com) - Search for best-reviewed city options.

Luxury

Nearby larger cities (Yingtan) - ¥300-700/night (≈$45-100+)

Guixi has very few luxury hotels; upscale stays are usually found in larger nearby cities. Expect to travel for five-star amenities and international services.