Jieshi and Kigali
Jieshi (in Guangdong Province, China) has about 137,000 inhabitants, according to GeoNames. Other cities in Guangdong Province include Donghai, Jiazi, Shanwei, Huicheng and Puning.
Private villas · Kigali
Jieshi to Kigali: sophisticated holiday homes
From Jieshi, most travellers connect through Doha, Cairo or Addis Ababa; your concierge plans the connection. Visa on arrival or online, USD 50 single entry.
4 private villassleeps 4-8from $200/nightairport pickup at any hour
No deposit, pay on arrival · Airport pickup at any hour · The concierge replies on WhatsApp
At a glance
Getting to Kigali from Jieshi
The straight-line distance between Jieshi and Kigali is about 9,659 km. The clock in Jieshi is six hours ahead of Kigali's.
From Jieshi, most travellers connect through Doha (Qatar Airways), Cairo (EgyptAir) or Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
Entry for citizens of China
From Jieshi or any other city, the entry rule is set by your passport. Citizens of every country can get a visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport and at all land borders, or apply online before travelling. The visa fee does not exceed USD 50 for a single entry or USD 70 for multiple entries. The official source is Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration; apply online on Irembo if you need a visa before travelling.
Money and payment
You will be travelling from the Chinese yuan (CNY) to a stay quoted in US dollars; payment is accepted in USD, RWF, mobile money or crypto. Payment details come only from the concierge, after your dates are confirmed.
Cash is also accepted on arrival at the villa, in US dollars or Rwandan francs, with a written receipt from the concierge.
Arrival
From the airport, the villas are about fifteen to twenty minutes by car, and the pickup is arranged at any hour.
- Jieshi is about 9,659 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Jieshi has about 137,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Jieshi is in Guangdong Province, China.
- Donghai, Jiazi, Shanwei, Huicheng and Puning are in the same region as Jieshi.
- Jieshi is six hours ahead of Kigali.
- From Jieshi, most travellers connect through Doha (Qatar Airways), Cairo (EgyptAir) or Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
- Citizens of China can get a visa on arrival or apply online.
- The visa fee is capped at USD 50 for a single entry and USD 70 for multiple entries.
- The currency of China is the Chinese yuan (CNY).
The villas
From Ikaze's two suites for four guests to Amahoro's and Urugwiro's four bedrooms for eight, each villa is booked to one group. A private chef, a driver and tours can be added through the concierge.
“All in all the staff was extremely accommodating to our needs and has daily house cleaning.”
“It felt like a perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and privacy.”
From first message to arrival
Tell us your plans
Your dates and your group, on a villa page or in one WhatsApp message.
Nkeng confirms
Availability and a quote for your dates, usually within a few hours.
Confirm and travel
Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
What is the easiest way to reach Kigali from Jieshi?
We do not list a direct flight. From Jieshi, most travellers connect through Doha (Qatar Airways), Cairo (EgyptAir) or Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines); your concierge plans the connection.
Can I get a visa on arrival in Kigali with a passport from China?
You can get the visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport or at any land border, or online through Irembo.
Can we pay in CNY?
The villa is quoted in US dollars, not CNY; you can pay in USD, RWF, by mobile money or in crypto.
How do we get from the airport to the villa?
With a private pickup arranged by the concierge. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
What if our group is bigger?
Each villa on this page sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa; beyond that, the concierge books several villas together for the group.
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