Zhejiang · China
Yuyao City travel guide
Yuyao City is a city in Zhejiang, China, home to about 1,254,000 people.
- Best months
- October
- Nearest airport
- NGB38 km · Ningbo Lishe International Airport
- Currency
- CNYrenminbi
- Time zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Language
- Chinese, Putonghua, Standard Chinese
About
About Yuyao City
Yuyao (simplified Chinese: 余姚; traditional Chinese: 餘姚; pinyin: Yúyáo) is a county-level city in the northeast of Zhejiang province, China. It is under the jurisdiction of the sub-provincial city of Ningbo.
Like most Chinese cities, Yuyao has its own dialect, a language similar to Shanghainese called Yuyaohua. Being able to speak a few words of Yuyao's dialect (something not even expected of Chinese from outside the city) will go a long way towards impressing the locals.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Yuyao City
See
- Longquan Temple
- Yuyao Museum
- Hemudu Site Museum
- Siming Lake
- Lizhou Village
- Siming Mountain National Forest Park
- Danshan Chishui Scenic Area
- Tianxia Yuyuan
- Sichuangyan
- Baishuichong Waterfall
Do
- Zhedong Jiuzhaigou
- Arhat Valley
- Siming Mountain Geological Park
- Yangtian Lake Scenic Area
- Longshan Park
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Where to stay
Hotels in Yuyao City
2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3b Hotel (Yuyao Shengshan) | 2.8 km | |
| Manju Hotel Yuyao Wanda Square | 0.8 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Yuyao City
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Yuyao City are October. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C; June is the wettest, with about 214 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 Yuyao City: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB), about 38 km from the city centre in a straight line; Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH, 73 km) and Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH, 87 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
Yuyao Railway Station (余姚火车站) offers regular service to and from Ningbo, Hangzhou, and other Chinese cities via conventional and CRH train. Tickets must be purchased in person from the train station ticket counter.
Getting around
Taxis and pedicabs (rickshaws) can be found in downtown areas. Pedicab fares are negotiable, while taxis generally run on meters, though fares may be agreed in advance in some situations. Local buses and taxis are good choices for urban sightseeing, and self-driving is recommended for visiting the scattered scenic spots across Siming Mountain.
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NGB · Ningbo Lishe International Airport
HGH · Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport
JNH · Jiaxing Nanhu Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Yuyao City
Drink
The Tongji Bridge Area (通济桥区) serves as Yuyao's central bar district. Look for the row of traditional-looking wooden buildings along the south side of the Yaojiang River which contain numerous bars and tea houses.
Stay safe
Like most Chinese cities, violent crime in Yuyao is almost nonexistent but theft and pickpocketing is fairly prevalent. Staying vigilant in crowded areas and keeping valuables out of exterior pockets will go a long ways towards protecting your belongings.
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Questions
Yuyao City: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Yuyao City?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Yuyao City are October. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C; June is the wettest, with about 214 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Yuyao City?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB), about 38 km from the city centre in a straight line; Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH, 73 km) and Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH, 87 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Yuyao City?
renminbi (CNY).
Nearby
Destinations near Yuyao City
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.