Henan · China
Gongyi travel guide
Gongyi is a city in Henan, China, home to about 785,000 people.
- Best months
- April, May, September and October
- Nearest airport
- LYA55 km · Luoyang Beijiao Airport
- Currency
- CNYrenminbi
- Time zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Language
- Chinese, Putonghua, Standard Chinese
About
About Gongyi
Gongyi (simplified Chinese: 巩义市; traditional Chinese: 鞏義市; pinyin: Gǒngyì Shì), formerly Gong County (巩县; 鞏縣; Gǒngxiàn), is a county-level city of Henan Province, South Central China, under the administration of the prefecture-level city of Zhengzhou. It has a population of 790,000 people and an area of 1,041 km2 (402 sq mi).
Gongyi（巩义） is a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Zhengzhou, Henan Province. It is located in central China, historically known for its long history and proximity to the famous Songshan Mountains. The city has a mix of cultural heritage and modern development, making it a convenient stop for travelers interested in history and natural scenery.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Gongyi
See
- Northern Song Dynasty Imperial Tombs
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When to go
The best time to visit Gongyi
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Gongyi are April, May, September and October. June is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; July is the wettest, with about 145 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Gongyi: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Luoyang Beijiao Airport (LYA), about 55 km from the city centre in a straight line; Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO, 83 km) is also within reach.
Getting in
The nearest major airport is Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (about 60 km away). Gongyi has its own railway station with high-speed and regular trains connecting to Zhengzhou, Luoyang, and other major cities. Long-distance buses connect Gongyi with Zhengzhou and surrounding cities.
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LYA · Luoyang Beijiao Airport
CGO · Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport
Questions
Gongyi: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Gongyi?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Gongyi are April, May, September and October. June is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; July is the wettest, with about 145 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Gongyi?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Luoyang Beijiao Airport (LYA), about 55 km from the city centre in a straight line; Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport (CGO, 83 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Gongyi?
renminbi (CNY).
Nearby
Destinations near Gongyi
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.