Head to the Coast: Top 5 Attractions in Zhuhai

Head to the Coast: Top 5 Attractions in Zhuhai

Located to the south of the Pearl River Delta, Zhuhai is the smallest prefecture-level city in Guangdong Province. Zhuhai borders Macau to the south, and overlooks Hong Kong across its eastern coast. Originally designed as one of the five members of Special Economic Zones, Zhuhai has also developed into one of China’s premier tourist destinations.


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Home to 146 islands scattered in the vast expanse of the South China Sea, Zhuhai is nicknamed City of a Hundred Islands. Four-fifths of the city is surrounded by sea. Tourists flock in for its long coastlines, waving palm trees and open spaces.

Zhuhai is warm and humid throughout the year, with an annual average temperature of 21°Celcius. With rainy season lasting from May to October the best time to visit the city is March-April or October-December.

In contrast to neighboring Macau, life here is lived at a much slower pace, making it ideal for travelling. Here are some not-to-be-missed attractions in Zhuhai:

1) Statue of Fisher GirlView In Map

Facing the majestic Xianglu Bay, Statue of Fisher Girl (珠海渔女) is regarded as the signature artwork of Zhuhai. The 8.7 meters high statue was carved from a 10-ton granite stone by well-known Chinese sculptor Pan He. The fisher girl stands in a graceful posture, holding a shining pearl up in the air. Adorned with a beautiful necklace and draped in fishing nets, she carries a happy yet shy expression that suggests brightness and hope. In the autumn of 1982 Pan He fitted together all 70 parts to complete the statue. A symbol of romantic love, the statue quickly gained popularity throughout the country.  

Add: Lover’s Road, Xiangzhou District, Zhuhai City
地址:珠海市香洲区珠海情侣中路
Tel: 0756 2222 380
Price: Free
Opening Hours: 24 hours
Getting There: Bus lines 9 and 99 stop right by the statue

2) Zhuhai Ocean Spring ResortView In Map

Zhuhai Ocean Spring Resort (海泉湾度假城) is another major project by CITS Hong Kong, thpeople behind the successful Shenzhen Overseas Chinese Town, Window of the World, and Splendid China. Invested with 2.2 billion RMB, the covers an area of 5.1 square kilometer. The main attraction of Zhuhai Ocean Spring Resort is an ocean spring center, designed in a Mediterranean-style. At the resort you will also find a theme park, a five-star hotel and a modern theater within the resort limits. There are also designated areas for golfing and recreational fishing. According to some, Zhuhai Ocean Spring Resort is the most elaborate supersized recreational resort city in Guangdong.   

Add: Pingsha Spring Resort Area, Jinwan District, Zhuhai City.
地址:珠海市金湾区金湾区平沙镇二虎山, 海泉湾度假城
Tel: 0756 7728 888
Opening Hours: Vary according to program
Price: Ocean spring center 398 RMB; Spring pool 188 RMB; Theme park 110 RMB; Theater 120 RMB
Website: http://www.osrzh.com/
Getting There: Bus line 608 stops outside Zhuhai Ocean Spring Resort. Otherwise, take shuttle bus from Jiuzhou Port at 30 RMB (single trip) or 55 RMB (round trip)

3) New Yuanming PalaceView In Map

Lying at the foot of the Shilin Mountain in Jiuzhou of Zhuhai, the New Yuanming Palace (圆明新园) covers an area of 1.39 square kilometers. The site was opened to the public in 1997 and reproduces 18 out of 40 scenic spots of the raided and burnt Old Summer Palace in Beijing on a 1:1 scale. This new concentrated historical garden attracts millions of visitors every year, and was evaluated as the National AAAA (?) Tourist Area in 2000. 

New Yuanming Palace is divided into three parts: the imperial garden of the Ming and Qing dynasties, the classical garden of southern China, and the Western buildings. In addition to the majestic architecture, quality Chinese operas are performed daily around the garden. Some major plays include Emperor at the Morning Assembly (Mon- Fri 10:30, Sat- Sun and PH 11:00, at the Central Theater), Emperor Choosing Concubines (Daily 16:00 at the Central Theater), The Great Qing Dynasty (Daily 19:00 or 19:30 at the Central Theater) and Emperor Travelling to the South (Mon- Fri 11:20, Sat- Sun and PH 11:50/ 15:15/ 16:40, at Fuhai Lake). 

Where: Jiuzhou Dadao Lanpu, Xiangzhou District, Zhuhai City
Tel: 0756 8610 388
地址:珠海市香洲区九洲大道兰埔圆明新园
Opening Hours: (Apr- Oct) 08:00- 21:30, (Nov- Mar) 08:30- 21:00
Price: Free Entrance; Performance ticket 70 RMB/ performance; Entertainment ticket 120 RMB/ two performances; Night Performance ticket 120 RMB/ performance.
Website: http://www.ymy.com.cn/
Getting there: Bus lines 1, 13, 25, 30, 40, 60, 62, 69, 991, and 992 stop outside the park

4) Dongao IslandView In Map

Dong’ao Island (东澳岛) is 30 kilometers offshore, to the southeast of Zhuhai. Among Zhuhai’s islands, Dong’ao is considered by some to be the most beautiful. With 80% of the island covered in luxuriant vegetation, the island is nicknamed “the kingdom of plants”.

Tourists are drawn to Dong’ao Island for its beaches, including Nansha Bay, Dazhu Bay, and Xiaozhu Bay. Nansha Bay, referred to as the "Diamond Beach", is perhaps the most beautiful of the three. Visitors can enjoy surfing, scuba diving, and sailing in the cool, clean water, or simply bask on the fine white sand.

As a tranquil fishing island, Dong’ao serves as a seafood paradise for gourmands. Delicacies served in the restaurants are either freshly caught from the sea, or fished from the second largest fish farm here in China. Could this get better? Yes, the food is served at a very reasonable price.

Add: Central South of Wanshan Islands, Zhuhai 
地址:珠海市金湾区万山群岛中南部东澳岛
Price: Free
Opening Hours: 24 hours
Getting There: Bus lines 11 and 56 stops at Xiangzhou Port. Take ferryboat from Xiangzhou Port.

5) Lover’s Road

Lover’s Road (情侣路) refers to the road along the coast of Zhuhai. Residents of Zhuhai, particularly couples, like to stroll along the coastline for its majestic view of the skyline and the refreshing sea breeze. After being nominated in the “Appraisal of Ten Remarkable Landscapes of Pearl River Delta” in 2011, Lover’s Road reaffirmed its status as a key landmark, and a must visit place in Zhuhai. .

Lover’s Road connects Gongbei in the north to Xiangzhou in the south, which are 28 kilometers apart. Attractions such as Statue of Fisher Girl, Jiuzhou Port, and Xianglu Bay lie along the road. Lately, Zhuhai city council has extended Lover’s Road further to the north and to the west, adding a 23-kilometer to its original length. Now, Lover’s Road connects Tangjia Bay and Technology Innovation Coast to Zhuhai Bridge.

Though in reality there is an end to Lover’s Road, the road is endless in the hearts of Zhuhai people; after all there shouldn’t be an end to the road where lovers walk hand-in-hand.  

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