Guangdong · China
Heyuan travel guide
Heyuan is a city in Guangdong, China, home to about 2,838,000 people.
- Best months
- February and October to December
- Nearest airport
- HUZ78 km · Huizhou Pingtan Airport
- Currency
- CNYrenminbi
- Time zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Language
- Chinese, Putonghua, Standard Chinese
About
About Heyuan
Heyuan (Chinese: 河源; Jyutping: ho4 jyun4, Hakka: Fò-Ngiàn), also known as Ho Yun, is a prefecture-level city of Guangdong, China. As of the 2020 census, its population was 2,837,686 whom 1,051,993 lived in the built-up (or metro) area made of Yuancheng urban District and Dongyuan County largely being urbanized.
Ancient History: The HeYuan region has a history dating back to ancient times. During the Qin Dynasty, it was part of the Nanhai Commandery, and later, it was established as a county during the Han Dynasty. Throughout history, the area underwent various changes in rule and governance under different dynasties, including the Southern Han, Southern Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing Dynasties. Modern History: In the late Qing Dynasty, the HeYuan region experienced significant peasant uprisings and social unrest. After the 1912 Xinhai Revolution, the HeYuan area became a part of Guangdong Province.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Heyuan
See
- Heyuan Dinosaur Museum
- Guifeng Pagoda
- First High Fountain in Asia
Do
- Guishan Mountain
- Wanlü Lake
- Huoshan Mountain
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Where to stay
Hotels in Heyuan
1 hotel within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Kyriad Marvelous Hotel (Heyuan Wanlongcheng) | 3.0 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Heyuan
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Heyuan are February and October to December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; June is the wettest, with about 416 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 Heyuan: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Huizhou Pingtan Airport (HUZ), about 78 km from the city centre in a straight line; Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN, 148 km) is also within reach.
HUZ · Huizhou Pingtan Airport
CAN · Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Questions
Heyuan: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Heyuan?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Heyuan are February and October to December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; June is the wettest, with about 416 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Heyuan?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Huizhou Pingtan Airport (HUZ), about 78 km from the city centre in a straight line; Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN, 148 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Heyuan?
renminbi (CNY).
Nearby
Destinations near Heyuan
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.