Longyan, Fujian, China uses Asia/Shanghai, currently CST (UTC+08:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Longyan is one of the larger cities in China, with a population of about 1 million. It keeps the same time year-round, with no daylight saving changes.
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Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
The central districts keep markets, transit, and lodging within a manageable distance of each other, while outlying areas extend toward the surrounding hills. Staying centrally suits most visitors, particularly those planning day trips to nearby historic villages.
The distinctive round earthen buildings found in the surrounding countryside are best visited in the cooler, drier months, when travel through the hills is more comfortable. The city center's streets and markets suit an easy walk at almost any time of year.
Buses and taxis cover the city and its surroundings, though reaching the more remote historic villages generally requires a car or an organized tour. The central area itself is manageable on foot.
The subtropical climate brings hot, humid summers and mild winters, making spring and autumn the most comfortable seasons for exploring both the city and the surrounding countryside. Summer also sees the heaviest rainfall.
China uses the CNY, calling code +86.
China's currency is the yuan (renminbi), and Mandarin Chinese is the primary language, with the local Hakka dialect also commonly heard. Mobile payment apps are widely used for everyday transactions.
