Region: Guangdong · China
Where to stay in Qingyuan
Qingyuan is a city in Guangdong, China, home to about 3,969,000 people.
- Best months
- October to December
- Nearest airport
- CAN41 km · Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
- Currency
- CNYrenminbi
- Time zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Plugs
- A, C, I · 220 V
- Emergency
- 110
- Language
- Chinese, Putonghua, Standard Chinese
About
About Qingyuan
Qingyuan, formerly romanized as Tsingyun, is a prefecture-level city in northern Guangdong province, China, on the banks of the Bei or North River. During the 2020 census, its total population was 3,969,473, out of whom 1,738,424 lived in the built-up (or metro) area made of urbanized Qingcheng and Qingxin districts.
The area has been inhabited for thousands of years by both Han Chinese and ethnic minorities. The present city of Qingyuan was established as a prefecture level city in 1988. Qingyuan is just north of the Pearl River Delta in a diverse landscape with both plains and mountains. The climate is subtropical monsoon with plenty of rain in the summer half and not too cold winters. The city can be visited all year but is most pleasant during April to October.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Qingyuan
See
- The Old Village
- Feilai Temple
- Feixia Scenic Area
- Baojing Palace of Yingde
- Taihe Ancient Cave
- Sankeng Hot Spring
- Huanghua Lake
- Little Beijiang of Lianyang
- Peak Shikengkong in Yangshan County
- Underground River of Lianzhou
- Three Gorges of Huangchuan
- Yinzhan Hot Spring Area
Do
Rafting is available at several scenic areas around Qingyuan. Gulongxia in Qingxin District offers a natural-water rafting course that is 6,063 m long, with a vertical drop of 378 m. The rafting season generally runs from mid-April to the end of October, subject to the scenic area's announcements.
- Huangtengxia
- Qingxin Hot Springs
- Yihe Hot Springs
- Indigenous Tribes
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Where to stay
Hotels in Qingyuan
5 hotels 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Atour Hotel (Qingyuan Shunying Guangbai) | 2.1 km | |
| Gaode Yotel | 2.0 km | |
| Gehao Holiday Hotel | 3.7 km | |
| Hampton by Hilton Qingyuan Fengcheng | 3.8 km | |
| Qingyuan International Hotel | 2.6 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Qingyuan
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Qingyuan are October to December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; June is the wettest, with about 415 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).
Public holidays in China, 2026
Shops and offices may close on these dates.
Getting there
Getting to Qingyuan: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), about 41 km from the city centre in a straight line; Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO, 67 km) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX, 139 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
Qingyuan does not have its own airport. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is about 30 km away. Buses and trains connect the airport to Qingyuan; travel time is roughly 1–1.5 hours by road. Arriving by train will take you to Qingyuan Station, about 15 km east of the city centre. Local buses and taxis are available from the station to the city centre.
Getting around
Qingyuan city centre is compact and walkable. Local buses serve most districts; taxis are also available. For trips to outlying scenic areas such as Yingde or Lianzhou, buses from the main bus stations are the main option. Ride-hailing apps work in the city centre.
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CAN · Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
FUO · Foshan Shadi Airport
SZX · Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Qingyuan
Eat
Qingyuan chicken (清远鸡) is a local specialty of Qingyuan, and white-cut Qingyuan chicken is a traditional preparation. In Qingcheng District, local traditional foods include knife-cut glutinous rice cakes (刀切糍) and other rice-based foods. Zhouxin is also known for its local food traditions.
Drink
Qingyuan Tie Guan Yin（清远铁观音）: Clearwater Tie Guan Yin is a type of oolong tea, renowned for its unique floral and fruity fragrance. Its leaves are shaped like iron blocks, hence the name "Tie Guan Yin." Qingyuan Biluochun（清远碧螺春）: Biluochun is a green tea, and the tea leaves from the Clearwater region may have a distinctive flavor influenced by the local climate and soil conditions, characterized by freshness and a crisp taste. Qingyuan White Hair Silver Needle（清远白毫银针）: This is a type of white tea, known for its tender buds and prominent white hairs. White tea is crafted with a simple process that emphasizes preserving the natural flavors of the tea leaves.
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Questions
Qingyuan: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Qingyuan?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Qingyuan are October to December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; June is the wettest, with about 415 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Qingyuan?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN), about 41 km from the city centre in a straight line; Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO, 67 km) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX, 139 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Qingyuan?
renminbi (CNY).
Nearby
Destinations near Qingyuan
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; public holidays from python-holidays (MIT); places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.