A green, low-rise coastal city next to Macau, home to Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, the Gongbei border and breezy island causeways.
Zhuhai is one of China's original Special Economic Zones and, unusually for a boomtown, has kept a low-rise, green, breezy feel. It borders Macau along a busy land crossing at Gongbei.
The biggest draw is Chimelong Ocean Kingdom — one of the world's largest ocean theme parks — while Lovers' Road and the outlying islands offer calmer seaside time.
Here are the highlights worth your time in Zhuhai.
One of the world's largest ocean theme parks — whales, rides and night fireworks.
≈¥350 day-passA scenic coastal boulevard with the Fisher Girl statue.
FreeThe bustling land border to Macau — cross on foot.
Free (bring passport/permit)The island district linking Chimelong and the Macau university.
Free to exploreA ferry-reached island with clear water and hiking (~1.5h).
Ferry ¥100+ round-tripZhuhai has its own kitchen — here are the dishes to try.
Clear-broth hotpot with seafood and beef.
Hengqin's fat oysters, grilled or steamed.
Cantonese rice rolls with shrimp or beef.
Just-caught fish from the outer islands.
Morning dim sum with a sea view.
Seafront bars and the Fisher Girl lights.
Late-night border-town dining and shopping.
Night fireworks and parades (not a bar scene).
Zhuhai Jinwan (ZUH) has domestic flights; Macau (MFM) is next door.
Zhuhai Station links to Guangzhou (~1h) and the Macau border.
To Hong Kong (ferry) and the outer islands.
Walk across to Macau at Gongbei with permit.
Cheap and reliable.
Where you stay shapes the trip. Three good bases:
Central, near Lovers' Road.
Border-side, easy Macau trips.
Chimelong resort hotels.
Theme-park families, Macau day-trippers, and Guangdong coastal travellers.
