Zhuhai

The City of Romance: Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, Lover's Road and the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge, a gateway for combined trips to Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, with islands and hot springs for leisure.

Zhuhai sits on the west bank of the Pearl River Estuary in Guangdong Province, bordering Macao to the south and facing Hong Kong across the Lingding Sea to the east. It is the "City of Romance" of the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area. Its urban districts are Xiangzhou, Jinwan and Doumen, and it also administers the Hengqin Guangdong–Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone and the Wanshan Archipelago (Dong'ao Island, Wailingding Island, Guishan Island and others). The climate is subtropical oceanic. October to April is warm and dry, best for seaside cycling and boat trips. May–September is hot and rainy, and in the July–September typhoon season, ferries and parks may close, so check the weather before you go. The main areas to explore are four: first, Lover's Road in Xiangzhou, from the Zhuhai Fisher Girl, Xianglu Bay beach and the Opera House on Yeli Island to Haibin Park and Shijingshan, perfect for a sunset cycle in the evening; second, Hengqin, with Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, Chimelong International Circus and the Hengqin Port, where families should set aside at least 1–2 days; third, cultural neighborhoods such as Beishan Village, Tangjiawan ancient town and the New Yuanmingyuan; and fourth, the Wanshan islands, reached by boat from Xiangzhou Port to Dong'ao or Wailingding for an overnight stay. Getting there: Zhuhai Jinwan Airport is about 40 km from downtown, with an airport bus of about 1 hour. The Guangzhu intercity railway takes about 1 hour from Guangzhou South Station to Zhuhai Station, which is right next to the Gongbei border crossing, so you can walk across to Macao. At the Zhuhai port of the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge, a shuttle bus runs directly to the Hong Kong port (about 40 minutes). From Shenzhen, take a Shenzhen–Zhongshan Link coach or a ferry from Shekou Pier to Jiuzhou Port. City buses and shared bikes are convenient, and Lover's Road has a bike lane along its entire length. Plan on 2–3 days, or 4–5 days if you include the islands or a combined trip to Macao. Notes: ferry tickets to the islands (especially Wailingding) must be booked several days ahead on holidays through the official channel of the Zhuhai Wanshan Marine Development Experimental Zone; Chimelong tickets are priced differently for weekdays and peak days, and food in the park is pricey; to cross into Macao you need a Exit-Entry Permit for Travelling to and from Hong Kong and Macao with a valid endorsement; in summer, take care with sun protection and typhoon warnings.

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