Discover Zhuhai

Located in the Pearl River Delta Estuary and situated adjacent to Macao, with Hong Kong visible across the sea, Zhuhai is connected to both by the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge, making it the only mainland city to enjoy such a close proximity. Zhuhai boasts stunning coastlines, serene islands, peaceful suburbs, and expansive verdant landscapes. As a host to numerous major events, Zhuhai offers visitors the advantage of experiencing a blend of urban charm and countryside tranquility.

China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition

Since its inception in 1996, the China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition has served as a platform that fosters commercial, professional and academic exchanges within the aviation sector and presents aircraft performances; it’s also an official channel for China to publicise its latest aviation weapons and technological advancements. A rich variety of state-of-the-art warplanes have been unveiled at the exhibition in recent years. In addition, the event has brought together various countries and regions to showcase their latest aircraft over the years. Alongside these displays, significant Chinese aerospace achievements from moon explorations, solar explorations and satellite applications — together with the prized ‘Chang’e Rock’, a sample of lunar rock — have also been showcased.

Doumen Old Street

Located at the northwest of Doumen District in Zhuhai, Doumen Old Street is a commercial area with a long history and full of sightseeing, leisure and shopping opportunities. Characterised by unique verandas, the main buildings in the street bring together architectural styles of different countries in the East and West. The stores observe a unified building standard, with similar specifications, and the walls and corridors are engraved with floral and geometric patterns.

At the entrance of the street, visitors can see the Chinese words for ‘Doumen’ elegantly engraved in the architecture. They can also find traces of fabric stores, department stores, Chinese medicine shops, rice shops, and old banks in the street. Looking at the old signs of the shops, visitors can imagine how prosperous the street was in its old days. Though many of the shops do not operate anymore, there are still some traditional stores that are open for business. In addition, a classical Christian church can be found in the street. All these buildings are evidence of the profound historical and cultural heritage of Doumen District.　　

Hengqin National Geographic Ultimate Explorer

Hengqin National Geographic Ultimate Explorer is an extraordinary family-friendly indoor amusement park that combines cutting-edge technologies and innovative entertainment formats; it provides game facilities and inspiring programmes developed around the premium content of National Geographic. Visitors can enter an immersive capsule that transports them to outer space to embark on secret experiments. They can also experience the fun of creating mountains and rivers through an engaging sand plate game.

At Safari Speedway, visitors can test their speeds against wild animals virtually. Advanced technologies also allow them to mingle with the fastest and slowest animals on earth. With VR devices, visitors can also engage in deep-sea adventures where they would encounter marine animals and witness ocean phenomena, all brought to life in stunning realism. All in all, Hengqin National Geographic Ultimate Explorer is ideal for parents to spend a leisurely day of interactive experiences with their kids.

Lionsgate Entertainment World + Novotown

Novotown is an integrated entertainment complex with a focus on culture and creativity, providing world-class leisure and tourism facilities for multi-faceted entertainment. Leveraging state-of-the-art technologies , Novotown enables visitors to unleash their imagination and creates a unique travel experience. Inside the complex are a large shopping mall as well as diverse entertainment facilities, such as Lionsgate Entertainment World and Real Madrid World.

Lionsgate Entertainment World is the first movie theme park of Lionsgate in the world, with over 30 interactive attractions for immersive entertainment. Inspired by popular Lionsgate blockbuster movie franchises, including The Hunger Games and The Twilight Saga, the thrilling attractions take visitors on a magical adventure as if they are starring in the movies.

Meixi Memorial Archways

The Meixi Memorial Archways consists of three granite archways built in 1886 and 1891 during the reign of Emperor Guangxu in the Qing Dynasty. Embodying a seamless fusion of Chinese and Western artistic forms, the archways are characterised by incomparable mechanical structures and exquisite ornate carvings, making them veritably rare ancient architectural structures in southern China. The art of Chinese tongue-and-groove woodworking was meticulously applied in the building of the archways, which are engraved with the Chinese characters for ‘imperial edict’ and ‘public-spirited’ as well as other inscriptions. Under the eaves of the archways are stone brackets, drum-shaped stone blocks, and stone architraves, all beautifully decorated with carvings of auspicious animals, flowers and fruits, and the famous Eight Immortals. The archways, along with the neighbouring villages, pavilions, temples as well as the former, Lingnan-style residence of Chen Fang, seamlessly blend into the natural landscape of Meixi, exemplifying the quintessential ambience of the many hometowns of overseas Chinese across the country.

Qi'ao Blessings Parade for Dragonboat Festival

Originating in the Qing Dynasty, the Qi’ao Blessings Parade is a long-standing tradition celebrated on the day of the Dragon Boat Festival in Qi’ao Village, located in Tangjia Bay, during which villagers would pray for favourable weather and good harvests. During the festive period, villagers will collectively offer sacrifices, visit one another, and celebrate and march in the streets.

On the first day of the lunar month, villagers will visit the temples of various deities, cleaning their statues with sea water in front of the temples. The clothes of the Goddess of the Sea will also be changed. After preparing paper floral tributes together with other essential items, villagers will visit one another, and then parade on the day of the Dragon Boat Festival. The statues of the deities will be placed in two sedan chairs for the parade, which begins at the ancestral temple and follows a route that include various important places across the village before finally returning to the starting point.

Qi'ao Historical Trail (Zhuhai Section)

Developed in 1860 during the Qing Dynasty, the Qi'ao Historical Trail was not only a major path along the Maritime Silk Road but also a window for the Chinese to connect with the world. With 'Qi' signifying the Shiqi District of Zhongshan and 'ao' meaning Macao, this historical channel once enabled people to travel between the two places. Nowadays, many of the towns, villages, and residences of modern celebrities along the trail are still preserved.

The Zhuhai section of the Qi'ao Historical Trail consists of two sections. The eastern section connects with several famous attractions, such as Huitong Village, Putuo Temple and the former residence of Chen Fang, whereas the western section is linked to various historical sites, including Yanggong Pavilion, Zhongshan Memorial Pavilion and Lata Stone Fort. While enjoying moments of tranquility and refreshing breezes, visitors will immerse themselves in history as they walk along the old trail.

Statue of Zhuhai Fisher Girl

Standing on the shores of Xianglu Bay in Zhuhai, the Statue of Zhuhai Fisher Girl is a granite sculpture created by famous Chinese sculptor Pan He. The statue depicts the fisher girl draped in a fish net, her trousers lightly pulled up, and her hands gracefully holding up a bright pearl in the air, symbolising her spreading glittering light across the world.

At a height of 8.7 metres, the statue is China’s first large-scale sculpture by seaside. It’s also hailed as one of the ten most beautiful sceneries in Zhuhai, earning it the reputation as a signature landmark of the city. The statue represents the beauty of Zhuhai cherished by locals: Zhuhai is not a place of noise and bustle but a city of tranquility and resilience. This matches perfectly with the image of Zhuhai as an ecologically minded travel destination that are also friendly to tourists.

Xiawan Night Market

A paradise for late-night snacks in Zhuhai, Xiawan Night Market is the place to sample delicacies from all over China and experience Zhuhai’s local street culture. From fresh seafood sourced in Zhuhai to Chinese sweet soups and barbecues, and from spicy hotpots and stinky tofu to dumplings and noodles, the night market is sure to have something for your palate.

The sight of steaming hot food on trolleys and lively calls of stall owners will intrigue your senses as you amble around the bustling market. Make sure you don’t miss out on the crispy sea prawns, favourful giant crabs, and conch with rich sauce. After enjoying a feast there, head to the nearby Xiawan Shopping Mall to shop for local foods and groceries.

Zhuhai Chimelong International Ocean Tourist Resort

Zhuhai Chimelong International Ocean Tourist Resort is a resort complex that combines theme parks, luxury hotels, convention centres, restaurants and leisure entertainment. This diversified resort is also home to the world’s largest ocean-themed park, Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, where visitors can interact with rare sea animals at the respective pavilions for penguins, whales, sharks, and manatees. They can also immerse themselves in spectacular theatre shows, participate in special nighttime events and diving activities, and take on fun-filled challenges on thrilling rides.
In addition, at Chimelong Hengqin International Circus City, awe-inspiring circus shows enthrall spectators every day. After an exhilarating day, guests of the resort can stay in a themed hotel — for example, Chimelong Circus Hotel or Chimelong Penguin Hotel — of their choice.

Reprinted from the website of the Hong Kong Tourism Board，click here.