Zhuhai - 珠海

Zhuhai, Also known asCity of Hundred Islands,YesChinaGuangdong ProvinceA prefecture-level city in China, it is also one of the first four special economic zones in China. lie inPearl River DeltaWest Bank, andZhongshanwithJiangmenBordering, bordering to the southMacao, And the east coast of the Pearl River DeltaShenzhenwithHongkongSeparated by the sea.

Zhuhai is known for its beautiful long coastline, beautiful environment, fresh air, leisurely life, and low population density. It is one of the famous coastal tourist cities in the country and has been rated as the most livable place in the country by the United Nations and the national environmental department for many years. The proportion of green area in the city is relatively large, and there are no super high-rise buildings. The development of hardware equipment is mature, the transportation is convenient, and the land and island are both. Because it faces Macau, it attracts tourists from all over the country and overseas.

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Zhuhai is located on the west bank of the Pearl River Estuary, with Zhongshan to the north, Jiangmen to the northwest, Macau and the South China Sea to the south. The South China Sea is home to many islands under the jurisdiction of Zhuhai; across the sea from Zhuhai are Shenzhen and Hong Kong. About 150 kilometers north is the provincial capitalGuangzhou。

Zhuhai has existed for thousands of years. It was not until the 1970s that it gradually evolved from a small fishing village to a medium-sized city with a population of more than one million due to policy reasons. In the 1980s, Zhuhai and Shenzhen,Xiamen、ShantouBeing listed as a special economic zone together means that the above-mentioned cities enjoy different rights from other cities on the economic level, and Zhuhai has thus been able to continue to grow and develop in the face of the wave of modernization. Since the reform and opening up, the population of Zhuhai has reached about 1.5 million, but compared with other big cities in Guangdong Province, such as Guangzhou and Shenzhen, Zhuhai is still much smaller than the other. Zhuhai is also a city with uneven development. The only areas with better development are from the center of Xiangzhou District to Gongbei. The northern areas such as Tangjia and Jinding, as well as Doumen and Jinwan districts in the west, have relatively lagging development and relatively low-level industries. There are a large number of workers and migrant workers with low living standards in these areas.

Due to the small population and lack of heavy industry, and facing the South China Sea, the environment of Zhuhai has always been one of the best cities in the province and even in the country. As a result, many northerners or immigrants are attracted to invest in real estate, and retirees also choose to settle in Zhuhai. Compared with fast-paced cities such as Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Dongguan, Zhuhai has a slow and laid-back pace of life, so it is considered "a place not suitable for young people to struggle" and is more of a "life paradise" for the elderly.

Zhuhai is a city with a subtropical monsoon climate, and the climate is warm and humid throughout the year. The lowest temperature in winter is about 10 degrees, and the highest temperature in summer can reach more than 35 degrees. Because it is located on the South China Sea, Zhuhai is also a place frequently hit by typhoons. Therefore, the best time to travel to Zhuhai is in spring and autumn every year. At this time, the climate is warm, with sufficient vision, good greenery and fresh air can better show Zhuhai. The original appearance.

Jurisdiction

Main city

The area of ​​Zhuhai is the smallest among the 21 prefecture-level cities in the province. The city government is located in Xiangzhou District, which forms the center of the city with Gongbei, Jida and other places. Other economically active areas are Zhuhai High-tech Zone and Hengqin New Zone.

The regions from north to south are:

• Jinding Town: The northernmost area of ​​Zhuhai City, bordering Zhongshan City, is the place where Zhuhai factories are most concentrated, and therefore the most active place for migrant workers. People from all corners of the world make Jinding a region with the most diverse languages, eating habits, and styles. The most famous place in Jinding is the lively barbecue area of ​​Jinding Market at night. The types of barbecues include local seafood and some fromSichuan、ChongqingwithHunanWait for spicy varieties that are good at eating spicy. If you want to experience this kind of nightlife, you can go to Jinding Market at night. It should be noted that there are many people in the vicinity of Jinding Market, and their quality varies. Therefore, you must pay attention to your personal and property safety and avoid verbal conflicts with people from different regions. If you encounter a dispute, please contact the local Jinding Police Station immediately for reconciliation. The emergency hotline is the unified 110 nationwide.

In Zhuhai city, you can take No. 10, No. 3, and No. 70 to Jinding; in Cuihuayuan, you can take No. 68. Express trains can take K1, K2, and K3. The main line has B9 road. If you don’t want to take a bus, you can go there directly by taxi. The starting price of a taxi in Zhuhai is RMB 2.4 per kilometer.

It is worth noting that Jindingjin has three undergraduate-level colleges and universities, namely the United International College, the Zhuhai Branch of Beijing Normal University, and the Zhuhai College of Beijing Institute of Technology. The college is located at the foot of Phoenix Mountain, with a beautiful environment. Tourists who are interested in universities may wish to visit. To go to these schools, you can choose to take buses such as 10A, K3, 69, 70, etc. If you come from other places, you can take the Guangzhou-Zhuhai urban rail and get off at Tangjiawan Station.

• Tangjiawan: Tangjiawan Town is a large-scale town located between the downtown of Xiangzhou and Jinding. Like Jinding, Tangjiawan is also an industrially developed area, including the national high-tech zone, software park, science park, factory, large electronic equipment Meizu company’s headquarters is also located in Tangjiawan. In addition, Tangjiawan also has the second largest international circuit in the country after Shanghai, where races are usually held. There is also a golf course in the territory, located near the racing track. In addition, there is Tangjiawan Bus Station in the territory, and you can choose to leave the country by related vehicles.

On the eastern sea surface of Tangjiawan, there is an island Qi'ao Island, ancient villages and mangrove forests under Zhuhai's key protection, and seafood restaurants and international schools on the island. There is a cross-sea bridge connecting Zhuhai mainland and islands. Tourists can choose transportation and other ways to get there.

• Xiangzhou District: Xiangzhou District is the seat of Zhuhai Municipal Government and one of the more prosperous areas in Zhuhai, mainly for shopping. There are large supermarkets and electronic equipment centers in the territory (Wan Chai Sha Computer City). In addition, there is an area in Xiangzhou District called Xinxiangzhou, which is the new urban area, which is a key development area of ​​Zhuhai City. There are various commercial office buildings in the area and the focus is on the development of the financial industry.

• JidaLocated between Xiangzhou and Gongbei, it is a place under the jurisdiction of Xiangzhou District in principle, but because there are many commercial office buildings in the district, the prosperity is higher than that of Xiangzhou, so it is often mentioned independently. There are large duty-free shopping malls in the territory, and there are relatively high-end clothing and jewelry stores in the center. In addition, Zhuhai Museum, the largest museum in Zhuhai City, is also located in Jida. The detailed address is near Jida Bus Station.

• Gongbei：Because of the Gongbei Port to and from Macau in its territory, it is the place with the most traffic in Zhuhai, and it is also the place with the most comprehensive consumption methods and the most choices in Zhuhai. There are pedestrian streets, business hotels, large supermarkets, snack streets, etc. in the territory. The more famous pedestrian street is Lianhua Road, with many shops on both sides, people from different regions and countries, and there are more Japanese and Taiwanese. In addition, there are many small bars on Shuiwan Road, commonly known as Bar Street. People who like to live overnight and have a lot of people can check it out at night. There is Zhuhai’s largest underground mall near Gongbei Port, where there are various things to choose from. In places with a lot of people, avoid idle pickpockets, try to protect your own property, and don't easily trust the staff of the hotel soliciting guests inside.

In Gongbei, there are Gongbei Bus Station, Tongda Bus Station and Xinhe Bus Station. Gongbei Station, the final station of the Guangzhou-Zhuhai Metro, is also near the port. You can choose to leave according to your needs.

• Wanchai: It is located near Gongbei and adjacent to Macau. It is a place that specializes in eating seafood. Tourists who like to eat seafood can visit it.

Hengqin New District

Hengqin New District, The full name of the Zhuhai Hengqin Area of ​​the Guangdong Free Trade Zone, is a trade zone established by the State Council in 2009 and is known as the "Special Zone in the Special Zone". In the narrow sense, Hengqin New District includes Hengqin Island, and Shizimen Central Business District and Free Trade Zone in Wanchai are also included in the entire Hengqin New District.

West End

The West District, the area to the west of Zhuhai, has two administrative districts, Jinwan District and Doumen District, at the same level as Xiangzhou District. However, due to the lagging development of Xiangzhou District, fewer tourists go there. However, it is currently under development. The resident population in the West District is mostly local residents, and the migrant population is not as large as in the Xiangzhou District. Mainly in agriculture and aquaculture, multinational factories such as Panasonic and other Japanese companies will also set up factories there, and some Taiwanese invest in aquaculture there.

The gateway to Zhuhai, Zhuhai Jinwan Airport is located in Sanzao, Jinwan District. Tourists who arrive at Zhuhai Airport can choose to take a taxi to their destination. The more famous ones in Doumen areJintai TemplewithRoyal Hot Spring, Yu Hot Spring is the first Japanese-style bathing place in China. There are more than 20 different types of hot springs to choose from.

Tourists in Xiangzhou can take 201, 202, 204, 207, 601, 603, 605, B1, B2, B3, B4, K4, K5, K6 and other lines to the West District.

Outer island

Zhuhai is a city under the jurisdiction of many islands. There are more than 140 islands within the jurisdiction of Zhuhai City. Except for Qi'ao Island, Hengqin Island, which is close to the mainland, has been developed into a high-tech industrial park with financial, tourism and other industries. In addition, Macau The university has also set up a Hengqin campus on the island. Although there are many islands, they are generally small in size. Therefore, many islands are uninhabited islands. The main islands are:

• Wanshan IslandsThe more famous Wanshan Islands is Dongao Island, where there are special hotels and homestays for tourists to choose from. Generally, hotel accommodation fees are relatively high, but the service is relatively good. The price of an ordinary double room in an island bed and breakfast ranges from 200 to 400. The facilities inside have simple beds, toilets, air conditioning, and TV, but some homestays do not provide free Wi-Fi service.
• Wailingding Island, A small island in the north-central part of the Wanshan Islands, Hong Kong’s Cheung Chau is only 6 kilometers north of it. It can be reached by ferry, about 70 minutes. There are small artificial beaches with average water quality.
• Pouch island
• Guishan Island
• Gaolan Island

To these islands, you can go to Xiangzhou Beidi Wharf. Tickets can be bought directly at the port ticket office, or booked online through travel websites or ticketing websites, and notified to the destination via mobile phone SMS. Be psychologically prepared. It may take more than one or two hours to go to these islands by boat to prevent seasickness in the middle. In addition, bring some cash with you. Some islands do not have ATMs, and shops do not accept them. Swipe to pay. When traveling to the above islands, the main choice is to watch the sea view and eat seafood. There are many kinds of seafood on the island, you can choose according to your own preferences and weigh the price. For some more expensive seafood, you can place an order after comparing the goods at several seafood stores, so that they will not be "pitted" by the store.

geography

In general, Zhuhai is a city composed of mountains, terraces, plains, islands, and numerous waterway networks.

The terrain of Zhuhai is high in the northwest and low in the southeast. The city has many hills, 58% of the area is hilly area, and 25% of the area is plain. The hills are basically low hills. The highest is Phoenix Mountain in the northeast, but it stretches over a larger area. Shijing Mountain and Banzhang Mountain are located in the urban area. Both Phoenix Mountain and Banzhang Mountain pass through tunnels. The highest point in the city is a hill 437 meters above the horizon. The hills are mostly concentrated in the main urban area of ​​Xiangzhou or the area to the north. The plains are mostly located in the West District, because the Xijiang and Beijiang rivers, which have a larger flow than the Pearl River, pass through this area, and it is easy to form a plain. Due to sufficient water sources, agriculture in the Western District is relatively developed.

Zhuhai is located on the edge of the Pearl River estuary, so many plains along the coast are scoured by the Pearl River, such as the area north of Lover North Road in Jinding in the north. It is said that Qi'ao Island was also formed due to the erosion of the Pearl River. The winding coast and numerous islands make Zhuhai’s coastline as long as 690 kilometers. Zhuhai is close to land and many offshore islands. The largest island is located on Sanzao Island in Doumen District, West District, covering an area of ​​78 square kilometers.

The Pearl River and Xijiang River provide sufficient water resources for Zhuhai. Other natural mineral resources include crystal, iron, tungsten, manganese, potassium, quartz sand, red clay, etc.

arrival

Entry

Tourists from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan

Most countries and regions need a visa or specific documents to enter mainland China.HongkongwithMacaoYou need a Home Visit Permit to enter Zhuhai, andTaiwanPassengers need the Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents to enter.

Other countries

Visa issues vary according to the regulations of China and other countries. If you are only staying in the Zhuhai area, you can apply for a three-day short-term passport trip at the Customs Building of the Gongbei Border Checkpoint. The Customs Building is located on the right front of the Gongbei Port and is a white high-rise building. The office location is on the left hand side of the stairs. Tourists need to fill out a form, provide photos, and pay the handling fee. A temporary visa will be processed in a few minutes. The cost is 160 RMB, but this procedure does not include American tourists, and the 160 RMB handling fee does not apply to the UK. Tourists, British tourists need to pay a handling fee of 450 yuan to apply for a temporary visa (this is the 2008 regulation). The customs only accepts RMB, Hong Kong dollar and other currencies are not accepted. If you need to exchange currency, you can exchange it at the office of the China Tourism Service in the customs, or go to ICBC, Bank of China, Standard Chartered Bank or HSBC, etc., but the exchange rate is generally lower than the international standard exchange rate. If you want a higher exchange rate, you can also exchange it at the small shops on both sides of the port. You can communicate with each other in Cantonese and Mandarin. After the visa is processed, you need to go to the immigration hall to complete the relevant procedures.

According to the experience of a foreign tourist in 2011, during January 2011, when he applied for a SEZ visa (the editor's supplement for the specific visa needs to be understood), there was no US citizen price on the handling fee table. According to his understanding , US citizens want to apply for a visa to spend 950 yuan. )

Domestic tourists

Domestic tourists can directly come to Zhuhai by transportation. Tourists in the province can enter Zhuhai by bus and city rail. Tourists from outside the province can come to Zhuhai by plane and train.

From Zhongshan to downtown, you can take 12, 211, 687, K995, 991, 992, 993, 998, 999, and then transfer to 2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 31, 42.

airplane

Zhuhai Airport（IATA：ZUH), also known as Zhuhai Jinwan Airport, is the only airport in Zhuhai City and one of the few in the Pearl River Delta with a large scale and modern airport. Zhuhai Airport is connected to most cities across the country. However, it does not have the ability to open international routes for the time being. Zhuhai Airport is located on Sanzao Island in Jinwan District.

railway

Zhuhai is the last city with a railway among China's 5 special economic zones and 20 hub ports. The first section of Guangzhou-Zhuhai Intercity Rail Transit (Guangzhou South Railway Station-Zhuhai North Railway Station) was officially opened to traffic on January 7, 2011, and the fastest journey time is 41 minutes. The fare ranges from RMB 8 to RMB 44 according to distance and class. On December 31, 2012, the Zhuhai section of the Guangzhou-Zhuhai urban rail was opened to traffic. The Guangzhou-Zhuhai urban rail has 5 stations in Zhuhai, namely: Zhuhai Station (Gongbei), Qianshan Station, Mingzhu Station, Tangjiawan Station, Zhuhai North Railway Station (Jinding). However, after the opening of the whole line on December 31, 2012, the Guangzhou-Zhuhai Intercity Railway adjusted its fare in an all-round way. The second-class seat of Guangzhou South to Zhuhai Station was 70 yuan and the first-class seat was 90 yuan.

The Guangzhou-Zhuhai Railway is a railway running through the west bank of the Pearl River Delta, connecting Guangzhou, Foshan, Jiangmen, and Zhuhai. The total length of the line is 186.23 kilometers, mainly for freight. Guangzhou-Zhuhai Railway Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Guangzhou Railway Group, was established in Zhuhai in January 2007.

On August 18, 2020, Zhuji Intercity Phase I was opened to traffic. Tourists can take a train from Zhuhai Station on the urban rail to Chimelong (but not recommended, because they can take the more frequent K10 route at Gongbei Port Station, which is adjacent to Zhuhai Station on the urban rail). In the future, it will be extended to Zhuhai Airport, with trains departing from Guangzhou South.

transportation

highway

Zhuhai is a city with relatively narrow roads, and traffic jams are usually encountered during rush hours. Several places prone to traffic jams include the section from Yingbin North Road to Banzhangshan Tunnel, Qianshan Bridge towards Gongbei, Phoenix North towards Kyushu City, China Power Building towards Kyushu City, and Zhuhai Bridge towards West District. Due to unwritten regulations in Zhuhai, the construction of pedestrian viaducts in the urban area is prohibited (but there are still several pedestrian viaducts in the urban area), so there are more ground crossing roads and underground pedestrian passages. In addition, Zhuhai's vehicles are very friendly to pedestrians and generally allow pedestrians to cross the road first.

Ordinary roads in Zhuhai are generally dominated by six lanes, and the Zhuhai Bridge in the West District reaches up to eight lanes in the direction of Qianshan and Gongbei. The main roads are Zhuhai Avenue, Lovers Road, Yingbin Road, etc. There are several expressways in Zhuhai's west and north areas, including Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway (formerly Beijing-Zhuhai Expressway), Western Coastal Expressway, Guangfo Jiangzhu Expressway, etc. Visitors can choose roads from different locations to come to Zhuhai.

The public transportation system in Zhuhai is relatively developed. The citizens mainly take public buses. The operator is Zhuhai Public Transport Bus Co., Ltd., and the city's fare is 1 yuan. The buses in Zhuhai are medium to large, and most of them are pure electric vehicles. They have no bad bodies or advertisements that affect the appearance of the city. The interiors of the buses are relatively clean, but very few drivers are more explosive and must communicate properly. Some lines may not be able to get on the bus due to more people and fewer cars. It is recommended to go out early or wait for the next bus. In terms of taxis, Zhuhai has two operators, but they belong to the same group. There are three types of taxi bodies: green, light green and tan. The two greens mainly serve the citizens of the urban area and the northern district, and the yellowish brown is for the western district and Zhuhai Airport. The starting price is RMB 10 and RMB 2.4 per kilometer.

In terms of long-distance buses, there are several stations in Zhuhai. The larger ones include Gongbei Passenger Terminal and Xiangzhou Passenger Terminal, which can reach all parts of the province andFujian、Guangxi、HunanAnd other cities. There are Tongda Passenger Terminal, Tangjiawan Passenger Terminal, Shangchong Passenger Terminal, Jida Passenger Terminal, Baijiao Passenger Terminal and so on.

railway

There are no ordinary types of railways in Zhuhai, only high-speed rail active trains, and urban tram tracks completed in 2014. Guangzhou-Zhuhai Metropolitan RailwayGuangzhou South Railway StationDeparture and pass through Zhuhai North Station, Tangjiawan Station, Mingzhu Station, Qianshan Station and Zhuhai Station in Zhuhai. It may be accessible in the futureMacaoAnd the West End. Urban rail fares range from 50 to 70. There are more than dozens of shuttle buses going back and forth between the two places throughout the day, from 6:30 in the morning to 10:30 in the evening, all passing by the train. However, during peak periods such as holidays, tickets may be sold out in advance, and passengers need to make reservations in advance. And not every station stops at the five stations. The last train may stop at Tangjiawan Station, but does not stop at North Station, Mingzhu Station, and Qianshan Station, and directly leads to Zhuhai Station. The rest of the station is not deduced by analogy. Passengers need to decide where to get off the train and buy tickets in advance.

On October 1, 2014, the first line of the Zhuhai tram line was completed, from Shangchong to Haitian Park next to the Fifth Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University. It is 8.9 kilometers long and has 12 stations. The road will extend to Gongbei urban area in the future.

aviation

Zhuhai built thereGuangdong ProvinceThe fourth largest airport, Zhuhai Jinwan Airport, is second only toGuangzhou Baiyun International AirportwithShenzhenBaoan Airport, Jieyang Chaoshan Airport. As there are around ZhuhaiHongkong International Airport、Macau International AirportAnd the above-mentioned two airports and other large airports, the status of Zhuhai's several airports has become quite tasteless, and currently only operates domestic routes, especiallyBeijing、Shanghai、WuhanWaitMunicipalitywithCapital cityThere are many other routes. Passengers can choose whether to take a flight to Zhuhai.

go sightseeing

Attractions

Zhuhai Fisher Girl

Meixi Memorial Arch

Old Summer Palace

Haiquan Bay

Royal Hot Spring

Lovers Road

garden

Hengqin Changlong

Waterfront park

theater

• Zhuhai Grand Theater（Sun Moon Shell），addressXiangzhou District, Zhuhai City（North of Yeli Island）。IntroductionA theater in Xiangzhou District, Zhuhai, with a large shopping mall Haiyun City nearby (Update date: August 2020)

Activity

Shopping

Dining

Nightlife

stay

There are a large number of hotels in Zhuhai. It is recommended to choose hotels with good reputation in the national chain.

Communication

Mobile phone and fixed line phone

The area code of Zhuhai is "0756". If you dial a Chinese fixed line (0756-XXX XXXX) at home, you can dial (86 756 XXX XXXX) from abroad; you can call a Chinese mobile phone (XXX XXXX XXXX) at home (XXX XXXX XXXX) and you can dial (86 XXX XXXX XXXX). Direct local calls in the city are around 0.18-0.5 yuan per minute. The three major domestic network operators are "China Telecom", "China Mobile" and "China Unicom", as well as some virtual operators.

Emergency call

• Alarm (including fire alarm, first aid, and traffic accident): 110
• Fire alarm: 119
• Emergency Center: 120
• Traffic accident: 122
• Water search and rescue: 12395
• International distress call 112 is not applicable locally

service line

• Life Information: 118114
• Tourism Service Hotline of MGTO: 12301
• Appeals from postal users of the Postal Administration: 12305
• Railway customer service: 12306
• Report by the procuratorial organ: 12309
• Compilation report: 12310
• Consumer complaints: 12345
• Government hotline complaint: 12345
• Legal services: 12348
• Price report: 12358
• Anti-counterfeiting complaints and reports: 12365
• Environmental protection complaints and reports: 12369

Network provider service phone

• China Telecom
  • Customer Service Hotline: 10000 (Cantonese, Mandarin and English)
  • Self-service hotline: 10001
  • Number Know-How: 96114
• China Unicom
  • Customer Service Hotline: 10010 (Cantonese, Mandarin and English)
  • Recharge hotline: 10011
  • Telephone business hall: 10016
• China Mobile customer service hotline: 10086 (Cantonese, Mandarin and English)
• China Railcom customer service hotline: 10050
• China Satcom Customer Service Hotline: 10070

Mobile phone use

IC phone stored-value cards and local mobile phone SIM cards can be purchased at major shopping malls, convenience stores, newsstands, and partner retailers. Micro SIM cards and Nano SIM cards must be applied for at our business outlets or handed over to "cut cards" by themselves (Cut the card may damage the card body and cause failure). Currently, newly opened calling cards are generally settled by prepayment and one natural month as the billing cycle.

Fixed line telephone

You can find a public phone booth on the main streets of the city or behind the bus station to make a free emergency call or insert an IC phone stored-value card to make a toll call.

Wireless broadband

Some public places and famous scenic spots in the city have free Wi-Fi hotspot services. Due to the implementation of the Chinese network real-name system, relevant registration information may be required during the service period before continuing to use.

Business service hotspots

• Hotel lobby and supporting facilities;
• All catering chain enterprises:
  • Starbucks: password encryption, unlimited;
  • McDonald's: mobile phone number registration, all branches are free for 30 minutes a day, and thereafter you can choose to pay for continued use;
• Network provider: On the basis of the existing network provider's charging service, additional limited-time free Wi-Fi service can be used within the coverage of the hotspot. For details, please consult the nearest branch;
• For other commercial organizations, please consult the relevant staff.

Postal service

"China Post" is the main postal agency in China, and it is usually reported that the delivery speed is relatively slow. In addition, you can choose "DHL", "EMS", "UPS", "FedEx", "SF Express" and other courier services. Among them, EMS courier services are available at major branches and convenience stores of China Post.

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