Zhuhai (珠海; Zhūhǎi) is a city and special economic zone in the province GuangdongChina.Zhou Hai is where the Chau Giang River flows into the East Sea.
Zhuhai is known for its beautiful long coastline, palm trees, open spaces, low population density, and numerous islands. Zhuhai is the gateway to Macau, as a tourist destination for China, and as a playground for bohemian Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and visitors to the colorful nightlife.
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Located in the Pearl River Delta, Zhuhai is bordered by Jiangmen to the northwest, Zhongshan to the north, and Macau to the south. Zhuhai is 140 km southwest of Guangzhou. Zhuhai consists of 146 islands, a total beach length of 690 km, an area of 1,653 km², a population of 1.38 million. By sea, Hong Kong and the port town of Shenzhen right on the mouth of the Pearl River to the east.
The Zhuhai area has been inhabited for thousands of years. Until the 1970s, Zhuhai was a group of fishing villages with a population of about 100,000. Since 1980, when it was designated a special economic zone by the central government, Zhuhai has expanded to include the surrounding area and is now a fast-growing, modern city of about 1,800 square feet. 5 million people. However, it is still not as big and developed as neighboring cities like Shenzhen and Guangzhou. The northern districts of Zhuhai Jinding and Tangjia, as well as the western districts of Doumen, are less developed manufacturing areas and still retain a large class of simple working people.
Zhuhai is one of China's cleanest and most beautiful cities, and has received numerous awards for its excellent ecological development efforts. In 1998, it was awarded an international award by the United Nations Center for Human Settlements for Habitat Improvement. The weather in Zhuhai is subtropical. Temperatures vary between 10C/50F in winter (December-February) to hot and humid 35C/95F in summer (June-September). Storms are also a possibility during the summer. The best time to visit is spring and fall.
Arrive
Most visitors to China must have a pre-issued entry visa. If you are visiting the Zhuhai area, a three-day visa on arrival is available at the border. Upon entering the Gongbei immigration building, after going through all the duty free shops, the visa office is behind a green door on the right hand side of the hall. Follow the stairs and you'll find the office on the left. You need to fill out a small white form, pay the fee and take a picture with a webcam. The visa is then processed within minutes. This visa costs 160 yuan for most countries, but Americans cannot use the service and Britons have to pay 450 yuan (December 2008). Hong Kong dollars are not accepted. Currency can be converted at the China Tourist Service office back down the stairs in the main immigration hall, but usually at a terrible rate. Once the visa has been issued, proceed to the immigration hall to complete the immigration process.
By air
Zhuhai is served by Zhuhai Tam Tao International Airport (IATA: ZUH). It is a modern, medium-sized airport that connects the area with many Chinese cities, but has no international destinations. It is located west of the city center in Jinwan District. Airport Express buses depart from the airport to Gongbei Xiangzhen area and are priced at 30 yuan (November 2010) per passenger, and according to the schedule of the trips. fly to. The first bus leaves around 11:00 and the last bus leaves around 21:30. A taxi from the airport to Gongbei or Jiuzhou in downtown Zhuhai costs 130 yuan (October 2011) when traffic is clear. You can also take the public bus 207 that runs directly into the Gongbei border crossing, for a fare of 6 yuan. However, the journey time is between 1 hour 45 minutes and 2 hours. Please note that this bus does not have a luggage compartment.
Other airports
To get to Zhuhai from outside China, one would typically fly to Hong Kong, Macau or Guangzhou. All three cities have large, modern airports with many international connections and all are within an hour or two of Zhuhai, Macau being the closest. Shenzhen is a large modern airport nearby, but it has few international connections.
From Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (IATA: CAN), there is a regular express bus service to Zhuhai. The fare is 80 yuan and it takes about 2.5 hours with a gate north of Zhuhai before entering the Gongbei border gate to Macau. There is a check-in place at Gongbei bus stop, located near KFC.
From Macau International Airport (IATA: MFM), the best way to get to Zhuhai is via the Express Link service, bypassing Macau immigration and customs. Once you get off the plane, instead of going through the immigration gate, search for Express Link (China) registration and follow it. This will lead you through a scanning security transfer station where you must receive a Link Express card, and upstairs to the departure hall. Go to the ticket counter at gate 8, show your card and buy a bus ticket going to Gongbei Port of Entry. The fare is 52 yuan and the ride only takes 15 minutes. Departure time is 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 14:45, 17:00, 17:30, 18:00. If you are checking in for your flight, remember to have them tagged in blue during check-in for the Link Express service.
If you decide to go through Macau immigration at the airport and use the Taxi service to get to Zhuhai, the ride takes only about 15 minutes. It costs about 60-80 yuan for a short trip. But the price is reasonable for those traveling in groups who want to share the cost of the taxi with others. Fees include a surcharge of 5 yuan at the airport, 5 yuan per piece of luggage. Taxi payment can be done in Patacas, Hong Kong dollars, yuan. All are treated equally in terms of price (i.e. dollar for dollar, although the Macau dollar has the lowest value of the three currencies). Taxis lined up at the outer curves of the airport.
Hong Kong International Airport (IATA: HKG), one option is to take the Airport Express to Kowloon Station (at a cost of HK$90), then take the free Airport Express shuttle bus K2 to China National-Hong Kong Ferry Terminal (中港城码头; Zhōnggǎng Chéngmǎtóu) to take the ferry to Zhuhai.
Another option from Hong Kong is to catch a ferry from the HKIA Skypier to Macau and then into Zhuhai via the Gongbei border gate. Immigration and customs clearance can be bypassed at the end of Hong Kong. The ferry ride takes about 50 minutes and runs by the hour (usually).
A third option from HKIA is now available in the form of long-distance buses that go overland to Gongbei. The journey takes 3.5 hours and costs HK$200. Departure times are 07:00, 08:00, 16:00, 17:00, and 19:00.
The newly introduced ferry service brings travelers directly from HKIA to the port of Jiuzhou in Zhuhai. Ferry leaves at 12:15, 14:04, 17:00, and 20:00. One from Zhuhai to HKIA leaves at 09:30, 12:40, 15:30, and 18:30. The trip takes about 50 minutes.
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'From Hong Kong: There are several ferries every day from 'Hong Kong International Airport, HK-Macau Ferry Terminal (港澳码头; Ggámǎtóu; Hong Kong/Hong Kong Island), Central Port Ferry Terminal (中港城码头; Zhong Gngchéngmǎ Tou; Kowloon) and Shekou Port (蛇口 ; Shekǒugǎng) arrival Jiuzhou port (九洲港; Jiǔzhōugǎng). There is a taxi and bus stop directly outside. You can take a free bus ride to Gongbei to show your ferry ticket. Visas can be obtained here for majority nationalities (except US citizens). Payments in RMB only and ATMs are through immigration to pre-planning.
HKIA-Zhuhai Ferry is operated by 'Chu Kong', charges HK$260/280 one way to/from Zhuhai.
Arriving at Zhuhai airport from the Jiuzhou Ferry port that connects Zhuhai with Hong Kong, take an airport bus for about 30 yuan and the last bus departs at 20:00. The journey time takes about 2 hours.
From Macau: There is a ferry service from the inner port of Macau Pier 14 (澳门粤通码头; Macau Yuètōngmǎtóu) goes to Wanzai. Departure daily around 8:00-16:00.
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