Zhuhai Travel Guide

  Seafood Resraurant on the Beach
by MINOSUKE
 
  • Seafood Resraurant on the Beach
      Seafood Resraurant on the Beach
    by MINOSUKE
  • the courtyard of Zhi Zu Le
      the courtyard of Zhi Zu Le
    by MINOSUKE
  • City view
      City view
    by Eiji
  • zhuhai-square-china
      zhuhai-square-china
    by RoyJava
  • On the way to the theatre
      On the way to the theatre
    by Edy8
 

Pro

ancient_traveler profile photo

 very clean, clear air, good bargain, and no polution 


Con

funky_pigeon profile photo

 Business town, not much culture 


In a nutshell

Jeannkelly profile photo

 Shopping, shopping and shopping.... oh yes, lots of walking too! ;-) 

 

Explore Zhuhai

Things to Do  

Yuan Ming Palace

Yuan Ming Palace, Zhuhai

 view.finder Says:  The Yuan Ming Palace (Yuan Ming Xin Yuan) is a 1:1 replica of the new (not the old one!) Summer Palace in Beijing. I was keen to visit to witness the regal superiority of this Chinese building however being holiday time the experience had a rather theme park feel to it all.... 

Zhuhai - modern beach resort city

Zhuhai - modern beach resort city, Zhuhai

 SLLiew Says:  Since opening as a Special Economic Zone for manufacturing next to Macao, Zhuhai has become a major tourism location like Shenzen.There are many golf resorts, beaches and islands to visit including theme parks. There are many seafood and Chinese restaurants and place for... 

Hotels  

Zhuhai Charming Holiday Hotel

 1 Review and 44 Opinions  Located very near to Gongbei Port and is linked to the famous Zhuhai underground shopping mall. The... 

Lexington Plaza Zhuhai Zobon Hotel

 1 Review and 15 Opinions  The company booked this hotel for me while I am on a business trip. The room was large. Lots of... 

Restaurants  

Azur Restaurant: great dining

Azur Restaurant: great dining, Zhuhai

 Regina1968 Says:  I've been in Zhuhai for 3 weeks with my husband and we stayed in Zobon Hotel which was great. Peter was quite busy with factories, so I had a lot of time for shopping. We visited many diferent places and Chinese food was great for first couple of days, however, after few... 

Gang De Xing si ji hai xian da guo jiu jia: A Fire Pot?

Gang De Xing si ji hai xian da guo jiu jia: A Fire Pot?, Zhuhai

 MINOSUKE Says:  This meal is called huo guo in Chinese. Huo guo means "fire pot". Yes, it is a meal cooked in a hot pot at the table. First you should choose two kinds of soup, as the pot is divided into two parts by the divider. Choose two kinds of soup out of 32. For example, lightly... 

Nightlife  

The Old Chinese Junk: Pub vibe

The Old Chinese Junk: Pub vibe, Zhuhai

 view.finder Says:  A 72 Yuan taxi ride from the Yuanming Palace (see: Things to do), lies Táng rén shāngyè jiē (street).This weirdly western precinct contains quite a few foreign food outlets. An area worth exploring if you have the time but it's distance from the main central... 

Massage Saloon: Massage

Massage Saloon: Massage, Zhuhai

 RoyJava Says:  Anywhere in the world ...We went for a drink somewhere, I really donot know where it was.It was very quiet so we decided to visit a small sauna we had seen around the corner ... which was open until in the evening (see pic which is in front of the Massage Saloon ). Chinese... 

Transportation  

The Guangdong Greenway

The Guangdong Greenway, Zhuhai

 view.finder Says:  The Zhuhai section of the Greenway is a project several years into development (which means there are no cranes or diggers to deal with!). More than 300km of bicycle paths connect several cities across Guangdong Province and many of Zhuhai's tourist sites and seems an ideal... 

Bus from Zhuhai to Guangzhou Airport

Bus from Zhuhai to Guangzhou Airport, Zhuhai

 MarioPortugal Says:  Buses depart every 50 minutes or so .....Very convenient transportation between Zhuhai & Guangzhou's International Airport.Prices of each ticket is 80 RMBs (=less than about 8 euros) and the ride is about 2 hours long.http://www.zh-gz.com/ 

How to get to Zhuhai

How to get to Zhuhai, Zhuhai

 idolspeed Says:  By air: The Zhuhai Airport has flights to dozens of domestic cities such as Beijing (3hrs), Shanghai (2hrs), Chongqing (2hrs) and Haikou (1hr). (See the full list). The airport lies 40 kilometres from downtown, so a trip can cost RMB100 or more. But there is CAAC shuttle bus... 

Beware - transportation in Zhuhai

Beware - transportation in Zhuhai, Zhuhai

 falcokim Says:  I would like to share my unpleasant experience in Zhuhai to alert others so you won't be in the same plight as me.We were in Zhuhai for 2 days in end of March 2010. As we traveled in a big group (10 of us) including 3 teenagers and one elderly, we decided to rent a van to... 

ON FOOT

ON FOOT, Zhuhai

 ancient_traveler Says:  You can walk across the border from Macau at Gongbei. The border is open from 7am to midnight. (visa on arrival counter is available)An alternative crossing is via the Lotus Bridge in Macau's Cotai area to the island of Hengqin. This border crossing point is open 8AM-8PM.... 

Shopping  

Islamic restaurant: Pulled noodles of the north-east

Islamic restaurant: Pulled noodles of the north-east, Zhuhai

 view.finder Says:  Islamic run restaurant next to the Backerei bakery on Shihua East Road. Didn't eat here but desperately wanted to as regularly eat at these restaurants in Ganzhou where I live. Clean and tasty colourful food, served fast and made beautifully by the talented minority races of... 

Backerei: Breakfast in Zhuhai

Backerei: Breakfast in Zhuhai, Zhuhai

 view.finder Says:  A clean and small bakery with fresh bread all day. Reminiscent of the British cafe ("caf'"), serves tea, coffee and juices, even with several set breakfasts options. I ate there twice, finding a delicious bacon and bread wrap that reminded me of the good old bacon sandwich.... 

GONGBEI UNDERGROUND SHOPPING COMPLEX

GONGBEI UNDERGROUND SHOPPING COMPLEX, Zhuhai

 ancient_traveler Says:  Huge complex. The entire open concrete area in front of the border crossing has two floors of shops under it. Even among these knock-offs, differences in grade can be seen for the same model in different shops. Whatever you buy here, always bargain and bargain hard.... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Pickpockets on the beach

Pickpockets on the beach, Zhuhai

 Maruifu Says:  The beach in Zhuhai at night is very beautiful and usually full of both kids and adults having fun. It is also very dark.Don't let this festive atmosphere allow you to become distracted. If you're not paying attention while sitting on the sand, it is very easy for purse... 

F A K E !!!

F A K E !!!, Zhuhai

 RoyJava Says:  Although I could not find this street-poster (Selling fakes may constitute crime !!!) in Zhuhai you better be prepared everything you will going to buy is F A K E !!!Be aware the products just look astonishing, beautifully handmade, very precisely ... F A K E !!!It's like... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Shihua Shan, a (small) mountain in the city

Shihua Shan, a (small) mountain in the city, Zhuhai

 view.finder Says:  Very close to some of my other tips in Zhuhai, on Shihua Dong Lu, is the entrance to Shihua Shan, or Shihua hill/mountain. A small climb this one, paved all the way, is a perfect morning walk if your hotel is nearby, or stop at the Backerei cafe before or after. Shihua Shan... 

Marvelous agriculture science garden

Marvelous agriculture science garden, Zhuhai

 snuggie Says:  Located at the foot of Shuanglong Mountain in Meixi, Zhuhai, with mountains behind and rivers in front, the tour base has a beautiful environment, covering about 133 hectare.There are gardens of plants, flowers, vegetables and birds as well as an exhibition hall of... 

Favorites  

china visa

china visa, Zhuhai

 xymmot Says:  Need to double check on VISA for Indonesia., but if Visa is needed get it immediately when you get to HK. For USA the cost was about 125USD and I had it done by a travel agent on Nathan Road. the company I use is shoestring travel Ltd off of Nathan road, they have another... 

Night time sightseeing

Night time sightseeing, Zhuhai

 allelli Says:   We intend to drink that night but unfortunately my kids love to walk so instead we walk,until we reach Shuiwan Road Bar Street the it is about 300 meters in length, with a European style and Chinese modern garden sights. Various bars, pubs, cafes and nightclubs along both... 

Comments

Map of Zhuhai