Zhongshan Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Cuijing Bar Street

Cuijing Bar Street, Zhongshan

 waiguopengyou Says:  Several Chinese style bars in close vicinity of each other. Price of a bottle of Red Label Johnnie Walker or dozen beers is about 350 RMB which is typical anywhere in Zhongshan. Good atmosphere on the weekend, especially at Park 9 around midnight. There are many other good... 

Have Late Night Barbecue/宵夜 xiao ye

Have Late Night Barbecue/宵夜 xiao ye, Zhongshan

 waiguopengyou Says:  There are many outdoor barbecue restaurants that pop up around 8 or 9 pm every night of the week and stay open into the wee hours of the night serving meat skewers, fried noodles, and beer. It is very cheap and a great way to feel the relaxed, Zhongshan evening atmosphere. 

Zimaling Park

Zimaling Park, Zhongshan

 vincentf Says:  A large park with its own pagodas and rose gardens in the outskirts of the city. 

Fruit Research Garden

Fruit Research Garden, Zhongshan

 vincentf Says:  There is a fruit research garden in the countryside of Zhongshan. Tropical fruit lovers will admire this area as it plants many different fruits that are unknown to a Western visitor. 

Beautiful Zhongshan Lake Park

Beautiful Zhongshan Lake Park, Zhongshan

 graphics1976 Says:  Small lakes, park, fun fair rides for kids. 

Hotels  

King Hotel

 1 Review and 38 Opinions  This place is one of the most modern hotels and even of any building in Zhongshan. The new hotel is... 

Fuhua Hotel

 1 Review and 123 Opinions  I've stayed in this hotel everytime I'm in Zhongshan. Its a cheap and inexpensive hotel to stay in... 

Restaurants  

Zhongshan International Restaurant: Best dim sum in Zhongshan

Zhongshan International Restaurant: Best dim sum in Zhongshan, Zhongshan

 foboftheyear Says:  Zhongshan International Restaurant serves the best dim sum in town. The quality is great compared to american restaurants I've gone to for dim sum. I've tried the one in Fuhua hotel and it doesn't compare to this one quality wise. Its more expensive than all the other... 

Taverna: The best Greek and Italian dining

Taverna: The best Greek and Italian dining, Zhongshan

 marcallum Says:  Taverna offers genuine Greek and Italian dishes cooked by a very talented Greek chef. The dishes draw on local seafood resources used in traditional Greek dishes and very tasty pizzas amongst other treats. The lamb cutlets with lemon and oregano potatoes are my personal... 

Fuhua Lobby Cake shop: Killing time in the Fuhua lobby

Fuhua Lobby Cake shop: Killing time in the Fuhua lobby, Zhongshan

 foboftheyear Says:  This is a normal western styled cafe shop. Most people just order drinks here while they're waiting in the lobby for their friends or something. I had to wait for a bus to go back to Guangzhou in 2 hrs so I was just chillin here for a couple hrs. I ordered the coffee and... 

Fuhua King Hall restaurant: Decent Dim Sum

Fuhua King Hall restaurant: Decent Dim Sum, Zhongshan

 foboftheyear Says:  This is the Fuhua chinese restaurant located on the 15th floor. Its your basic chinese restaurant where they serve dim sum in the morning/afternoon and chinese cuisines at night. The price here is pretty cheap compared to International's dim sum dishes. But the quality here... 

Hengxin Restaurant

Hengxin Restaurant, Zhongshan

 vincentf Says:  A large Cantonese style restaurant with a large stage in the main dining floor. It has many exquisite dishes to offer, including seafood and BBQ meats. 

Transportation  

Motor Bike Taxi

Motor Bike Taxi, Zhongshan

 waiguopengyou Says:  A great way to see the city and get around cheaply is to take a motorbike taxi. Of course, it is more dangerous than the bus or a taxi, but it is much faster than either and only a little more expensive than a bus ride. You can ride 3-5 km for 5 yuan. Make sure you bargain!... 

Bus station next to Fuhua hotel

Bus station next to Fuhua hotel, Zhongshan

 foboftheyear Says:  When you're at Zhongshan and ready to leave the city, there's a bus station right next to Fuhua hotel. You can't miss it if you just ask a bellboy or lobby person where it is. Its literally around the corner. This bus station/stop is a great way out of Zhongshan since it... 

Ferry from Hong-Kong

Ferry from Hong-Kong, Zhongshan

 Kache Says:  From Hong Kong there leaves plenty of ferrys to Zhongshan. Trip takes about two hours. From Zhongshanharbour you gto to take a taxi though to get to centrum, it's quite a long way, maybe half an hour by car. 

Chu Kong Ferry Co. Ltd.

Chu Kong Ferry Co. Ltd., Zhongshan

 vincentf Says:  Many ferries ply the route between Zhongshan and Hong Kong (both the China-Hong Kong Terminal and Macau-Hong Kong Ferry Terminal). If you opt to take the ferry from the Macau-Hong Kong Ferry Terminal on Hong Kong Island, there's an 8:20 am crossing. On the return trip, from... 

Shopping  

Zhongshan Almond Biscuits & Jerky Specialty Store: Almond biscuits and jerky

Zhongshan Almond Biscuits & Jerky Specialty Store: Almond biscuits and jerky, Zhongshan

 vincentf Says:  A famous shop that makes almond biscuits and jerky! Many Hong Kong tour operators bring visitors here to purchase these items. RMB30 for a box of almond biscuits, 

Shenwan Pineapple

Shenwan Pineapple, Zhongshan

 vincentf Says:  There's a famous food stall that sells Shenwan Pineapple, aptly named "Fat Lady" Pineapple Stall on the outskirts of the city. These pineapples are really sweet and juicy, but yet it is only the size of a fist. You can buy 4 very small pineapples for RMB10 or 2 medium sized... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Try Not To Get Ripped Off

Try Not To Get Ripped Off, Zhongshan

 waiguopengyou Says:  Getting ripped off in Zhongshan is understandable, I have been in China more than three years and still get ripped off from time to time. It annoys me of course and I used to tell my Chinese students my misadventures in China. They told me this is normal and that since I am... 

Pickpockets

Pickpockets, Zhongshan

 Tann Says:  Be very careful to hold your purse or bag in front of you. And do not wear your backpack on your back, always wear it in front of you. It happens a lot that someone will ride past you on a motorbike and try to steal you bag, as they think you are rich and unaware because you... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Side streets

Side streets, Zhongshan

 Kache Says:  Explore the side streets of Zhongshan - for example, you might come across with old lady making cotton candy! 

Favorites  

For independent traveller

For independent traveller, Zhongshan

 Kache Says:  If you're traveling somewhere in South-China you could make a stop in Zhongshan if you like to avoid tourist traps -this isn't one! You'll propably be the only tourist there...And if you're western, you'll get quite much attention, positively speaking. Friend's Bar. Nice... 

The Place

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The People

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 Zhongshan - Zhongshan is an excellent city in China if you are looking for a modern, non-touristy city. I have lived here for three years and found it to be very safe and clean, besides the occasional market with... 

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Q:  Hi, I'll move to Zhongshan, Xiaolan county very soon. Anybody can tell me if it is possible to find an apartment? 

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A: Are you going to be dealing with particular companies there? If so ask them for advice or maybe look on www.deltabridges.com as it is an expat site that covers Zhuai,... 

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Top Zhongshan Writers

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Zhongshan - Home of Dr. Sun Yat Sen's Memorial

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 This is one of many manufacturing cities in the Pearl River Delta. This city is located south of Guangzhou and famed for the birthplace of Dr. Sun Yat Sen, revolutionist in the early 20th Century to... 

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Zhongshan

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 Zhongshan is an excellent city in China if you are looking for a modern, non-touristy city. I have lived here for three years and found it to be very safe and clean, besides the occasional market with... 

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Two weeks living in Zhongshan

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 Two weeks in Zhongshan is quite a long time there. City's not very special. All other westerns we met were there on business or lived and worked there.. There are couple of nice things to see and do... 

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Zhongshan visit

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 Made short 1 day visit to Zhongshan 

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Zhongshan, Guangdong Province

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 Zhongshan is quite a beautiful city, and the people are really friendly. I am currently living and working as an English language teacher here. The streets are usually kept really clean and the... 

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