Zhuhai

File:Caption=New Yuanming Palace Zhuhai (珠海; Zhūhǎi in Mandarin, Jyūhói in Cantonese) is a city, and List_of_Chinese_provinces_and_regions#Development_zones|Special Economic Zone (SEZ), in Guangdong Province, China. The name means Pearl Sea; Zhuhai is where the Pearl River (珠江; Zhūjiāng) flows into the South China Sea (南中国海 Nánzhōngguóhǎi or simply 南海 Nánhǎi).

Zhuhai map2005 - Guangdong province, Zhuhai in yellow

Located in the Pearl River Delta, Zhuhai borders Jiangmen to the northwest, Zhongshan to the north, and former Portuguese colony Macau to the south. By sea, former British colony Hong Kong and Chinese boomtown Shenzhen are just across the Pearl estuary to the east. The provincial capital Guangzhou is about 150 kilometers to the north.

Zhuhai is known for its beautiful long coastline, waving palm trees, open spaces, low population density, and its many islands; Zhuhai's nicknames are the city of romance (浪漫之城) and the city of a hundred islands (百岛之市). Zhuhai serves as the gateway to Macau, as a tourist destination for Chinese, and as a playground for hedonistic Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan visitors who come for Zhuhai's very colorful nightlife and available women at mainland prices.

An introduction to Zhuhai

China-zhuhai - Lovers' Road, Gongbei, with Jida visible past the hills

The Zhuhai area has been inhabited for thousands of years. Until the 1970s, Zhuhai was a group of fishing villages with a population of around 100,000. Since 1980, when it was designated a Special Economic Zone by the central government, Zhuhai has expanded to include nearby areas and is now a fast-growing modern city with about 1.5 million inhabitants. However, it is still not as large and developed as neighboring cities like Shenzhen and Guangzhou. Zhuhai's northern neighborhoods of Jinding and Tangjia, as well as the western neighborhood of Doumen, are less developed factory-driven areas that retain a deeper working-man, salt-of-the-earth quality.

Zhuhai is one of China's cleanest and prettiest cities, and received numerous accolades for its excellent ecological development efforts. In 1998, it was awarded the International Award for Best Practices in Improving Living Environment by the United Nations Center for Human Settlements. It is also commonly agreed to be one of the best cities in China to retire in. With a low population density compared to other cities in China, Zhuhai is unsurprisingly greener. Parks and open spaces dot the cityscape, and waving palm trees line the extensive coastline and many of the major streets.

The weather in Zhuhai is sub-tropical. Temperature varies between 10 °C (50 °F) in winter (Dec to Feb) to a hot and humid 35 °C (95 °F) in summer (Jun to Sep). Typhoons are also a possibility in summer. The best times to visit are during spring and Autumn.

Districts

The city of Zhuhai itself is composed of Xiangzhou, Jida, Gongbei, Qianshan and New Xiangzhou. The other areas mentioned are neighborhoods within the Zhuhai Special Economic Zone.

North to South along the coast and the main neighborhoods are:

• Jinding (金鼎; Jīndǐng) – Zhuhai's northernmost neighborhood is a factory town whose main attraction is a very large and lively nighttime outdoor BBQ; see the #Eat|Eat Section for details. Jinding definitely has a working class edge, and is worth visiting for the BBQ alone, but wandering around may give you a different perspective to the ones you have previously experienced elsewhere in Guangdong Province. Visit Jinding to experience the real China before heading back to your more affluent Guangdong stomping grounds. Jinding can be visited via bus 3 or 10, or via sightseeing bus 2.

Zhuhai, Tangjia Shopping Center - Main commercial area of Tangjia at night.

• Tangjia (唐家; Tángjiā) – Both Tangjia and Jinding are parts of the nowadays subdivision named Tangjiawan. However, Tangjia and the centre of Tangjiawan, is somehow different from Jinding, so the local usually regard them as two places. Tangjia is a moderate sized town between Jinding and Xiangzhou. Like Jinding, Tangjia's salt-of-the-earth qualities are more evident than its southern neighbours. Best known for the large Dragon Union Opera House (located inside the Dragon Union Hotel) which, as the name suggests, puts on live variety shows semi-regularly, its primary function is serving as a gigantic karaoke house that mixes karaoke with all-inclusive adult entertainment.

Xiangzhou, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, Skyline - Xiangzhou skyline seen from Jinshan Park

• Xiangzhou (香洲; Xiāngzhōu) – Government offices, big department stores (including AEON), and some Halal restaurants are scattered throughout this neighborhood. This is the area where the local residents mainly go shopping.

On the inland side is New Xiangzhou (新香洲; Xīnxiāngzhōu), an area that has undergone extensive development over the last few decades, especially midrange or upmarket residential buildings but with commercial and business buildings as well. Recently, it is often excluded when mentioning Xiangzhou only. Xiangzhou may be referred to as Old Xiangzhou (老香洲; Lǎoxiāngzhōu) in order to distinguish it from both New Xiangzhou and Xiangzhou District (香洲区; Xiāngzhōu Qū), a major administrative division which covers a much larger area and includes not only Xiangzhou and New Xiangzhou but also Jida, Gongbei, Qianshan, Tangjiawan, Wanzai and several other neighbourhoods. Both (Old) Xiangzhou and New Xiangzhou are informal names, which you won't necessarily find on city maps.

Jida at night - Jida, with Mao's personal jet

• Jida (吉大; Jídà) is along the coast between Xiangzhou and Gongbei. This neighborhood has a lot of offices, high-end hotels and shopping complexes. This is not a particularly useful neighborhood to mention for directions, except for the fact that a Jida location assures you that the location is fairly near to the water and that a taxi driver will likely take the road right along the coast until you get there.

Lotus Road Shopping, Zhuhai - Gongbei shopping on Lotus Road

• Gongbei (拱北; Gǒngběi) is the main tourist area with a wide variety of affordable hotels, clothing, electronics, souvenirs, food, drink, and colorful entertainment in relatively close proximity to the Macau border crossing. Lianhua Lu (Lotus Road; 莲花路; Liánhuālù; sometimes called Walking Street; 步行街; Bùxíngjiē) while interesting any time of day, is truly a must-see spectacle at night, with dozens of small outdoor-bar stalls which are always packed at night. Here you can see people drinking, playing dice with bar girls, and watching (or interacting with) working girls and passers-by on the crowded pedestrian-only street that is filled with shops and street-food vendors (see the #Drink|Drink Section for more details). There is also the more upscale Bar Street (酒吧街; Jiǔbājiē), a modern strip of nicer upscale bars with indoor and outdoor seating, some featuring live music (many blasting loud music inside). Most of these cater to Chinese businessmen and moneyed tourists. At the southern edge of Gongbei is an underground shopping center and the Macau border crossing (see #Buy|Buy Section for more details).

Going West from Gongbei are other neighborhoods:

• Wanzai (湾仔; Wānzǎi) has a ferry hub to Macau and a Seafood Street where you get to select your own live seafood before they are prepared for your dining pleasure.
• Doumen (斗门; Dǒumén) is in the Norththwest. It is a bit out of the way, in that most of Zhuhai spreads north along the coast. The very scenic Jintai Buddhist Temple, built at the end of the Song Dynasty is over 1,000 years old and is well worth a visit if you are in the area. Get the full treatment at the Imperial Hot Springs Resort or Yu Wenquan in Doumen and the first Japanese outdoor garden-style thermal spas (Muslim Friendly) resort in China, with over 20 kinds of thermal spas (Muslim Friendly).

Islands

Zhuhai seen from Macau border - Entrance to Zhuhai from the Macau border

One of Zhuhai's nicknames is the city of a hundred islands (146 to be exact), and it has a number of islands that are accessible from ports by ferries. An often overlooked aspect is the fact that each of the islands has a unique character. Some have decent beaches, and some are eerily quiet fishing islands. Each trip is a noticeable escape from the hustle and bustle of living in Chinese cities. A trip to the islands is arguably comparable to leaving the nation. High-quality seafood abounds. Information about where to go or what to do can be difficult to come by because most local residents do not visit due to cost of transportation. As a result, most Muslim visitors do not get a chance to explore these stunning locations at all, and most of the information available on the internet regarding Zhuhai focuses on the urban areas. Nonetheless and the curious expat or adventurous traveler will be generously rewarded. From the Xiangzhou Port (香洲港; Xiāngzhōugǎng), formerly Xiangzhou Northern Wharf (香洲北堤码头; Xiāngzhōu Běidīmǎtóu), you can get to the Wanshan Islands (万山群岛; Wànshānqúndǎo):

• Dong'ao Island (东澳岛; Dōng'àodǎo) has diving facilities, clear waters, and a nice beach.
• Outer Lingding Island or Wailingding Island (外伶仃岛; Wàilíngdīngdǎo) is also a nice getaway with clear waters and nice beaches.
• Hebao Island (荷包岛; Hébāodǎo) is less developed and visited, and is a good spot for those who like wilderness.
• Guishan Island (桂山岛; Guìshāndǎo) has a sleepy fishing island town feel with exceptional seafood.

While not as distant and not part of the Wanshan Islands, Yeli Island (野狸岛; Yělídǎo), Hengqin Island (横琴岛, Héngqíndǎo), Qi'ao Island (淇澳岛; Qí'àodǎo), and Gaolan Island (高栏岛; Gāolándǎo) can all be reached by bus via a bridge or dam.

Remember to take plenty of cash with you on these island excursions because some islands might not have ATMs.

Travel as a Muslim to Zhuhai

Most visitors to China will require an advance visa, which can be obtained in Hong Kong or Macau. See China#Visas|Visas for details.

Zhuhai is a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) which means that if you are only visiting the Zhuhai area, a special SEZ visa can be obtained upon arrival at the border crossing. This allows you to visit Zhuhai only for up to 3 days. Upon entering the Gongbei immigration building, after passing all the duty free shops and the visa office is behind a green door on the right hand side of the hall. Follow the stairs and you will find the office on the left. You need to complete a small white form, pay the fee and have your photograph taken with a webcam. The visa is then processed within minutes. This costs ¥260 for most nationalities and ¥650 (December 2008) for UK Muslims. It is reported that US Muslims must pay ¥950 (January 2011), or else that they cannot use the service at all. Hong Kong dollars are not accepted. Currency can be converted at the China Tourist Services office back downstairs in the main immigration hall, but usually at an awful rate. Once the visa has been issued, proceed to the immigration hall to complete the immigration process.

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Zhuhai

Zhuhai Airport exterior - Outside of the Zhuhai Airport

• Zhuhai Sanzao Airport IATA Code: ZUH - This is a moderately sized, modern airport that connects the area with many Chinese cities, but no international destinations. It is in west of the centre of the Jinwan District.

The Airport Express Bus departs from the airport to Xiangzhou and Gongbei neighborhoods for ¥25 (March 2022) per passenger, and follows the schedule of arriving flights. The first bus departs around 11:00 and the last bus departs about 21:30. A taxi from the airport to Gongbei or Jiuzhou in downtown Zhuhai is around ¥230 (October 2011) when traffic is free flowing. You may also take public bus number 207, which goes right to the Gongbei border crossing, and costs ¥6. However the journey time is between 1 hour 45 mins and 2 hours. This bus does not have a luggage storage area on board.

Other airports

To reach Zhuhai from outside China, one would usually fly to Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Macau or Guangzhou. All four cities have large, modern airports with many international connections and all are within an hour or two of Zhuhai; Macau is closest. Foshan is another airport available nearby, but it has few connections.

From the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (IATA Code: CAN), a frequent express bus service that goes to Zhuhai is available. It costs ¥80 and takes roughly 2½ hours with one stop in the northern part of Zhuhai before going on to the Gongbei border gate to Macau. There is a check in for the airport at Gongbei bus station, located near the KFC.

From the Macau International Airport (IATA Code: MFM) and the best way to get to Zhuhai is via the Express Link service, skipping the Macau immigration and customs altogether. Once you alight from the plane, instead of going through immigration, look for the Express Link (China) sign and follow it. This will lead you past a transit security scan station where you must pick up an Express Link card, and upstairs into the departure hall. Go to the ticket counter at Gate 8, present your card and buy a ticket for the coach that goes to the Gongbei Port of Entry. The coach fare is ¥72 and the ride takes only 15 minutes. Coach departure times are 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 14:45, 17:00, 17:30, and 18:00. If you need to check in any bags for your flight, remember to have them blue tagged during your flight check-in procedure for this Express Link service. The blue tag is not a necessity, merely a convenience. Present your luggage tags at the above-mentioned coach ticket counter and pick up your bags at the bus bay later.

The option to skip the Macau immigration is not available on the return. Allow at least three hours to get from Gongbei to the Macau airport. Immigration formalities can be very time-consuming, particularly on the Chinese side during the weekends. Once out of the Chinese customs (before entering Macau) and there is a little ticket booth to the left where you can get a shuttle bus ticket to the airport for ¥75. The buses will be waiting on the left once you leave the Macau immigration hall. They run at 10 minutes intervals.

Should you decide to go through the Macau immigration at the airport and use the Taxi service to get to Zhuhai and the ride takes only about 15 minutes. It costs about ¥60-80 for the short ride. But it is reasonable priced for those (>2 persons) who wish to share the taxi cab fees. The charges are inclusive of surcharge of ¥7 at the airport, ¥7 per piece of luggage. Taxi payment can be in patacas, Hong Kong dollars or renminbi. They are all treated equally in value (even though Macau pataca has the lowest value of the three currencies). Taxi cabs queue at the curve outside of the airport.

From Hong Kong International Airport (IATA Code: HKG), one option is to take the Airport Express to Kowloon Station (at the cost of HK$90) and then hop on the free Airport Express transit bus K2 to the China-Hong Kong Ferry Terminal (中港城码头; Zhōnggǎng Chéngmǎtóu) to take a ferry to Zhuhai. See below for ferry timetable.

Another option from Hong Kong is to catch a ferry from the HKIA Skypier to Macau and then cross into Zhuhai via the Gongbei border gate. Immigration and custom procedures can be skipped at the Hong Kong end. The ferry journey takes about 50 minutes and runs hourly (usually).

A third option from HKIA is now available in the form of long-distance buses that go overland to Gongbei. The journey takes 3½ hours and costs HK$200. Departure times are 07:00, 08:00, 16:00, 17:00, and 19:00.

A new ferry service was introduced that brings travelers directly from HKIA to the Jiuzhou Port in Zhuhai. The ferry leaves at 12:15, 14:15, 17:00, and 20:10. The one from Zhuhai to HKIA leaves at 9:30, 12:40, 15:25, and 18:35. The trip takes roughly 70 minutes and costs ¥290.

Travel on a Bus in Zhuhai

VR6495 at HZMB Zhuhai Port (20181024103741) - HZMBus shuttle buses between Hong Kong and Zhuhai/Macao

From Hong Kong, frequent HZMBus shuttle buses departing up to every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day are available to cross the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge (HZMB). They take around 40 minutes, and tickets can be purchased with Octopus or AliPay from ticket machines, as well as cash and credit cards at the ticket desk at the HZMB Hong Kong Port. The Hong Kong Port can be visited by taxis or various buses including CityFlyer airport (A number) routes, or the B5 shuttle bus from Sunny Bay MTR station, or the B6 bus from Tung Chung. Once arriving at the HZMB Zhuhai Port GPS 22.2074764946,113.5758168337 =(Gǎng Zhū Ào Dàqiáo Zhūhǎi Kŏu'ān 港珠澳大桥珠海口岸), you can take taxis or the L1 bus which uses historic tourist vehicles, or the 12, 23 or 25 buses to continue your journey in the mainland.

Hundreds of buses also come from Guangzhou every day, usually via the Jingzhu Motorway. You can catch one at:

• South Campus of Sunday Yat-Sen University (中山大学南校园) just next to the South Gate.
• East Campus of Sunday Yat-Sen University (中山大学东校园).
• Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (广州白云机场) just inside the Arrival Hall
• Shipai Campus of Jinan University (暨南大学石牌校区).
• Exit A2 of Zhujiang New Town Metro Station (珠江新城地铁站A2出口).
• Exit B of Wanshengwei Metro Station (万胜围地铁站B出口).

From any of these locations and the trip will cost ¥75-88 and take about 2-2.5 hours. Buses leave every 40 minutes (from Guangzhou Airport) or 1 hour (from SYSU Campuses) or 1.5 hours (from other places in Guangzhou) and go to Gongbei, Xiangzhou, Zhuhai Campus of Sunday Yat-Sen University (中山大学珠海校区 or simply 中珠), Zhuhai Campus of Jinan University (暨南大学珠海校区 or simply 暨珠), Zhuhai College of Beijing Normal University (北京师范大学珠海学院 or simply 北师珠), Zhuhai Colledge of Beijing Institute of Technology (北京理工大学珠海学院 or simply 北理珠), Huxin Raod Crossing (湖心路口), Zhuhai College of Jilin University (吉林大学珠海学院 or simply 吉珠) or Tangjia depending on the bus you take.

Zhuhai has over twenty bus stations. Below are just some of the major ones:

• Doumen Bus Station - 斗门汽车客运总站, 斗门汽车站 | Doumen's main bus station. Also known as Baijiao Long-Distance Bus Station (白蕉长途站总站).

• Gongbei Bus Station - 拱北车站，拱北汽车客运站 | Gongbei's main bus station.

• Kee Kwan Bus Station - 岐关车站, 岐关拱北口岸汽车客运站 Kee Kwan Gongbei Entry Port Bus Station

• Tangjia Bus Station - 唐家汽车站 | GPS: 22.3588808410, 113.5933580628 Opposite the Tangjiawan Hospital. Take bus nos. 3, 3a, 10, 10a, 66, 68, 69, 85, k1, k2, k3, z75 or z76, get off at the Tangjia bus stop and then walk about 140 metres north to get to the station

• Xiangzhou Long-Distance Bus Station - 香洲长途站, 香洲长途客运站, 香洲长途汽车站 | Large intercity bus station.

Book a Halal Cruise or Boat Tour in Zhuhai

• Jiuzhou Ferry Terminal - 九洲港码头, 九洲客运港, Jiuzhou Passenger Port | 599 Lovers' Road South, Jida, Xiangzhou District (香洲区吉大情侣南路599号) GPS: 22.2418046609, 113.5879439006 Bus routes that serve the port include routes 3, 3a, 4, 12, 22, 23, 25, 26, 99 and 11. The Airport-Jida Express Bus (机场快线吉大线) also stops here.

Zhuhai Ferry Boat - Zhuhai ferry boat

From Hong Kong and Shenzhen: There are several ferries per day from Hong Kong International Airport, HK-Macau Ferry Terminal (港澳码头; Gǎng'ào Mǎtóu; Hong Kong/Central|Hong Kong Island), China Ferry Terminal (中港城码头; Zhōnggǎng Chéngmǎtóu Hong Kong/Kowloon|Kowloon) in Hong Kong and Shekou Ferry Terminal (蛇口港; Shékǒugǎng; Shekou) in Shenzhen arriving at the Jiuzhou Ferry Terminal (九洲港码头; Jiǔzhōugǎng Mǎtóu). There is a taxi rank and bus stops directly outside. You can take a free bus ride to Gongbei by showing your ferry ticket. Visas can be purchased here for most nationalities. Payment is in RMB only and the ATMs are through immigration so plan ahead.

The HKIA-Zhuhai ferry is operated by Chu Kong, who charge HK$260/¥280 one-way to/from Zhuhai.

Getting to Zhuhai Airport from the Jiuzhou Ferry port that connects Zhuhai with Hong Kong, an Airport bus can be taken for about ¥70 and the last bus departs at 20:00. The journey takes about 2 hours.

From Macau: There is a ferry service operating from Macau's Inner Harbour's Pier 14 (澳门粤通码头; Àomén Yuètōng Mǎtóu) to Wanzai. Daily departures roughly hourly from 08:00-16:00.

Rent a Car or Limousine in Zhuhai

From Macau: It is feasible to drive across the border from Macau via Lotus Bridge or Port of Entry. Unlike Macau, Mainland China drives on the right.

Only vehicles with dual plates are allowed to drive across the border crossing.

From Mainland China: The road connections from other parts of mainland China have been improved. The G4w Motorway (Jinggangao Motorway or Beijing-Hong Kong-Macau Motorway, 京港澳高速), also formerly Jingzhu Motorway (Beijing-Zhuhai Mortorway, 京珠高速), which connects Guangzhou, is always the main and the most crowded solution to arrive. The S43 Motorway or Guangzhu West Line (广珠西线高速), is another option. Highways like G105, S111 are also available.

From Jiangmen and there are S32 Motorway, (Western Coastal Motorway 西部沿海高速), S47 Mortorway (Jiangzhu Motorway or Jiangmen-Zhuhai Mortorway, 江珠高速), S365 and S272 to choose. However and the S272 is of rough surface.

From Hong Kong: The 50-km Hong Kong -Zhuhai-Macau link, a bridge and tunnel opened on 24 October 2022, is likely one of the largest construction projects in the world. The link makes it feasible to travel quickly across the Pearl River Delta without taking the ferry. There are restrictions on driving across, and drivers must apply for special permits, so taking a shuttle bus is probably a better choice.

Halal Friendly Walking Tours in Zhuhai

Zhuhai, Gongbei, Macau border crossing - The border, seen from Gongbei; the red building is the Port of Entry (customs and immigration). Beyond it is Macau

You can walk across the border from Macau at Gongbei. The border is open from 07:00-24:00. It typically takes 20 minutes of walking time, but be prepared for long queues, which can easily add over an hour to your total border crossing time.

• Port of Entry GPS: 22.219, 113.550 - An alternative crossing is via the Lotus Bridge in Macau's Cotai area to the island of Hengqin. This border crossing point is open 08:00-20:00. After crossing the Macau side, take a shuttle bus across the bridge to the China side (fare ¥7, no change given so carry the exact amount). From the Hengqin side of the border take bus number 14 to Xiangzhou, or catch one of the Kee Kwan air-conditioned shuttle vanes to Wanzai or Gongbei (¥7).

For foreigner entering China, you will need to produce a valid visa. Follow the immigration line that says "Foreigner". Once you clear immigration, you enter the duty free zone. Consider picking up some Western Chocolates or drink, especially if you need gifts for Chinese. Jameson's at HK$70 a bottle is a good buy, as are some of the soft drinks and single malt whiskeys. Do not bother with common brands of whiskey or cognac; those a readily available in China. Cigarettes are generally cheaper in downtown Zhuhai than at the duty-free (do not buy cigarettes in duty free, most are fake).

When you exit the Gongbei immigration building, you have reached the Zhuhai border. If you need to purchase a pre-paid cellphone card, please proceed to exit the immigration building and then walk downstairs to the underground mall. There are many telephone services stalls here. You may purchase a pre-paid sim-card here for ¥200. It comes with a loaded value of ¥70. You will need a GSM phone to get it to work. Always keep your belongings zipped inside your pocket here as pickpockets are very common at the border check point.

On the return trip from China to Macau, here are the border crossing tips from Zhuhai China to Macau via Gongbei port. The Gongbei immigration building opens at 07:00. If you arrived at the Zhuhai Gongbei port via Taxi cab, you either arrive in front of the Gongbei immigration building or via the underground tunnel, linked to the underground mall below the Gongbei immigration building. Proceed to queue up at the entrance of building. It is rather cold in the morning so bring enough warm clothing with you if you decided to queue up in the morning before 07:00.

When the building opens, proceed inside the building. Look for the line that says "Foreigner" (usually line# 15). If you are already late for your connecting flight, go to the express line (no queuing required) and show them your air ticket for immediate attention. Once you clear the Chinese immigration, you enter the duty-free zone. Proceed to the immigration hall. Foreigner is required to fill up a blue-color slip in this hall, declaring your place of stay in Macau and your departure details. Proceed to queue at the line that says "Foreigner". Once you clear the Macau immigration, proceed to exit the building. If you carry any luggage with you and the immigration officer may request that your luggage be scanned by the X-ray machine before you are allowed to exit the immigration building. The whole border crossing process takes about 20-25 minutes, excluding waiting time in the long queues.

You may choose Taxi cab or bus to get to the airport. The ride to the Macau International Airport takes only 15 minutes from Gongbei port. There will be surcharge of MOP5 to the airport and $6 per item of luggage. It costs about MOP70 to get to the airport by Taxi cab (inclusive of surcharges). Taxi cabs accept Macau patacas, Hong Kong dollars or Chinese yuan for payment. These currencies are treated equally (With yuan being the most expensive) during payment. You may still use your Chinese pre-paid telephone card up to the mid-span of the Friendship Bridge in Macau. After that and the signal drops off.

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Zhuhai

The Guangzhou-Zhuhai Intercity Railway (Guangzhu ICR) was fully opened in 2012. There are five stations in Zhuhai:

Central stations

CRH6A-0617@ZHQ (20190221171000) - Intercity train at Zhuhai train station

• Zhuhai Railway Station - 珠海站, Zhuhai Station | Zhuhai's main train station and the southern terminus of the line.

Other stations

• Mingzhu Railway Station - 明珠站, Mingzhu Station | GPS: 22.2715458236, 113.5099670054 In the New Xiangzhou area. There is a bus stop outside the station, which is served by bus nos. 6, 16, 31, 36, 41, 42, 43, 55, 687, 931, 993, b5, b6, b7, b8, k995 and z13, as well as the Port of Entry Bus Shangchong Route (口岸巴士上冲专线).

• Qianshan Railway Station - 前山站, Qianshan Station | GPS: 22.2371147011, 113.5204265266 There is a bus stop outside the station, which is served by bus nos. 16, 18, 31, 36, 55, b, b9 and n20, as well as the Changlong Night Bus (长隆夜间线) and the Port of Entry Bus Shangchong Route (口岸巴士上冲专线) and the Tanzhou-Gongbei A-Line Bus (坦洲拱北a线) and the Tanzhou-Gongbei B-Line Bus (坦洲拱北b线).

• Tangjiawan Railway Station - 唐家湾站, Tangjiawan Station | GPS: 22.3661489658, 113.5466378604 There is a bus stop outside the station, which is served by bus nos. 10a, 69, 70, 72a and k3.

• Zhuhai North Railway Station - 珠海北站, Zhuhai North Station | GPS: 22.4041706883, 113.5468061012 In Jinding. There is a bus stop outside the station, which is served by bus nos. 3a, 72a, 989, 998 and k1.

The journey from Guangzhou South station to Zhuhai takes around 53-78 minutes and costs ¥790 for luxury sleeper, ¥750 for standard sleeper, ¥205 for luxury class, ¥90-124.5 for first class and ¥76-¥91.5 for second class or no-seat ticket. Trains will stop at either Zhuhai North, Tangjiawan, Mingzhu or Qianshan (or any combination of the four) before terminating at Zhuhai Station: different trains stop at different stations, so if you intend to alight at an intermediate station, be sure to check first if your train will stop there. The first train departs Guangzhou South for Zhuhai at 06:20, while the last train departs Zhuhai for Guangzhou at 23:05.

Guangzhu ICR stations are served by several bus routes. Bus routes 3A (to Jiuzhou ferry port) and 65 (to Zhulinpu in Tangjiawan), as well as a minivan service to Beijing Normal University, serve Zhuhai North station, while bus 207 (to the airport) stops outside of Zhuhai station. There are also taxi ranks outside all stations.

The Guangzhu ICR has been merged into the railway system of China, so the train destinations increased. Trains from Beijing, Shanghai, Guiyang, Kunming, Chaozhou directions can reach Zhuhai now. For example, as of 2022 and the Beijing-Zhuhai train (D923) leaves Beijing at 20:35, arriving to Zhuhai at 07:49 the next morning. The second-class seat fare is ¥779, a sleeper (动卧) is ¥2430. From Chengdu, it's a day train (via Chongqing, Guiyang, and Guilin), D1841, leaving Chengdu at 06:39 and arriving to Zhuhai at 16:52.

How to get around in Zhuhai

Zhuhai is quite spread out. The terrain is coastal plain broken up by mountains or, seen from the sea, a series of bays and headlands. There are many clumps of development separated by hills, often parkland.

You can walk or take a taxi from ¥20 (the first 3-kilometre); these are good options for moving within a single neighborhood.

Travel on a Bus in Zhuhai

Zhuhai has an extensive bus system. The fare for a ride is ¥2 regardless of distance; pay in the box in front of the driver, or by Alipay or transit card (see below). Bus 10 will cross all of the Zhuhai SEZ north to south or south to north. By taking bus 10 it is feasible to conveniently move between Gongbei, Xiangzhou, Tangjia, and Jinding. Bus 10 ends in the south near the Macau border in Gongbei and ends in the north on the main street of Jinding. Bus 4 will allow you to reach Jiuzhou ferry port for trips to Hong Kong or Shenzhen.

Avoid bus 2, bus K10 at rush hour, and buses 16 and 26 when the classes of boarding schools end on Friday or Saturday because of heavy crowds.

Zhuhai transit cards give you a 10% discount on the buses. Buying a card requires a ¥25 deposit. Zhongshan transit cards and Ling Nan Tong (岭南通) cards (used in Guangzhou and other cities in the province) are also accepted.

The double decker sightseeing bus bus goes to most areas between Gongbei and Jinding for ¥7. Padded seats and good air conditioning make it a lot more comfortable than city buses for long trips. The last sightseeing bus is at about 19:00.

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Zhuhai

It is feasible to move around neighborhoods using the Guangzhu ICR, although as trains don't stop at all stations, options for moving around Zhuhai are more limited than with buses. Rates start at ¥6 for second class, and ¥7 for first class: the journey from Zhuhai North to Zhuhai, for example, is ¥25.

Taking the tram from Haitianyizhan (海天驿站) to Shangzhongxiaozhen (上冲小镇) may be also a special experience.

By bike

Zhuhai's streets are mostly flat and the city has extensive bike lanes. Combine that with the attractive views and the fact that the city's attractions are pretty spread out, and you have a very good city for biking. Several competing bikeshare systems operate in Zhuhai; at least the blue ones are usable by foreigners if you have Alipay. In the denser areas of the city the bikes can be found all over, so unless you're going off the beaten path you're sure to find one if you walk for a few minutes.

Book a Halal Cruise or Boat Tour in Zhuhai

• Xiangzhou Port - 香洲港 | The main terminal for ferries to Zhuhai's islands. Ferries are available to Wanshan Island (万山岛), Guishan Island (桂山岛), Wailingding Island (外伶仃岛), and Dong'ao Island (东澳岛). Ferries are sometimes cancelled due to bad weather conditions.
• Hebao Island Wharf - 荷包岛码头 | Boats to Hebao Island (commonly called Hope Island) depart from here. This wharf should not be confused with the wharf of the same name on the island itself.

To Dong'ao Island: There are four ferries to Dong'ao Island per day, one of which makes the journey via Guishan Island. Standard cabin tickets are ¥85, first class cabin ticket are ¥205 and VIP cabin tickets are ¥225.

To Guishan Island: There are five ferries to Guishan Island per day. Standard cabin tickets are ¥85, first class cabin ticket are ¥205 and VIP cabin tickets are ¥225.

To Hebao Island:: There are usually five ferries to Hebao Island per day. The journey time is around 20-30 minutes. Return tickets cost ¥260, which includes the island access fee.

To Wailingding Island: There are eight ferries to Wailingding Island per day, two of which makes the journey via Guishan Island. Standard cabin tickets are ¥220, first class cabin ticket are ¥245 and VIP cabin tickets are ¥270.

To Wanshan Island: There are three ferries to Wanshan Island per day, including one direct ferry, as well as one ferry that goes via Dong'ao Island and one that goes via both Dong'ao Island and Guishan Island. Standard cabin tickets are ¥210, first class cabin ticket are ¥235 and VIP cabin tickets are ¥260.

Local Language in Zhuhai

Cantonese phrasebook|Cantonese is the indigenous language of Zhuhai, it being a part of the Pearl River Delta. Nevertheless, due to the massive influx of immigrants from other parts of China over the last three decades, Mandarin is now the lingua franca. English is not widely used, but some people, especially the young, speak it.

Zhuhai is one of the most popular cities for foreigners in China, and because of that, you can find some speakers of European languages here.

What to see in Zhuhai

Xiangzhou District

Museums and monuments

Zhuhai-YuNu - Fisher Girl Statue, symbol of Zhuhai

• Fisher Girl statue | Legend has it that an angel descended to earth one day and fell in love with the beauty of the land. Reluctant to return, she turned herself into a fisher girl, weaving nets and searching for precious pearls to earn a living. In addition, she unselfishly used her knowledge and powers to heal villagers who were ill, and so was well loved by one and all. Soon she met a young fisherman named Hai Peng and they fell in love. Not long after, however, Hai Peng heard and believed malicious accusations, and demanded the fisher girl to give him her magical bracelets as proof of her affection. The fisher girl tearfully explained the origin of the bracelets. While she was still the daughter of the South Sea Dragon King and the eight bracelets were given to her by the eight palace mistresses, to guard her against the thought of abandoning immortality. She would die if she even removed one. Tragically, Hai Peng did not believe her story and turned to leave. The fisher girl, to prove her love for Hai Peng, removed her bracelets and died in his arms instantly. Hai Peng was filled with remorse and grief. His great sorrow moved the Jiu Zhou Huan Elder, who taught him the way to bring the fisher girl back to life. For this he had to travel to the Jiu Zhou Island to find the Resurrection Grass, which must then be fed with man's blood. After much difficulty, Hai Peng found the grass and grew it with his own blood. Days turned to years, and the grass was finally ready and used to revive the fisher girl. Henceforth and the fisher girl became a true mortal. On the day of their wedding, all the girls together found a gigantic, magical pearl at the seashore. In gratitude and the fisher girl presented this to the reverent Elder.

• Guyuan Museum of Art - 古元美术馆 | A museum displaying works by local artist Gu Yuan.

New Yuanming Palace view, Zhuhai - New Yuanming Palace

• New Yuanming Palace - 圆明新园; Yuánmíng Xīnyuán | An imitation of the Yuanming Palace in Beijing that covers an area of 1.39 km². Inside the park there is also 80,000 m² of lake. Along the lake are many places to hire motor boats and pedelos. The park has many attractions from ancient emperors' artifacts and traditional Chinese architecture to cable cars and floating restaurants. It offers amazing photo opportunities with the mountains as a backdrop and there are many little pagodas to distract yourself with. In the evening, at the Northern side of the park and there are impressive stage shows depicting traditional Chinese dances and stories in a Broadway style musical presentation. This is a must-see. Also, in the Northern most part of the park there is a sea-battle re-enactment using real boats, explosions and also a troop of cavalry to add to the realism. The ticket prices for these shows are ¥85 for adults, ¥60 for persons aged over 65, and ¥60 for children with a height of 150cm or less who carry a student card. You also have the opportunity to dress in the Emperor's clothes and have your picture taken for ¥60, which is quite expensive. You are allowed to take the pictures with your own camera.

• Zhuhai Museum - 珠海市博物馆 | a museum about the history of the Zhuhai region. The museum also hosts travelling exhibitions from other parts of China.

Historical sites

• Former residence of Sunday Zhaozheng - 苏兆征故居 | Former home of early 20th-century communist activist Sunday Zhaozheng (1885–1929). The home has been turned into a museum with exhibits about the history of the area, Su's life, and his role in a major strike in Hong Kong. Unfortunately none of the information is in English. Don't miss the wall made of oyster shells and the various other excellently maintained historic houses and structures in the neighborhood, including some old temples.

• Martyrs Cemetery - 烈士陵园 | A memorial to the martyrs in the revolution in Zhuhai led by marshal Ye Jianying. It was transformed to a quiet place for citizens and tourists to relax and pay homage in the busy centre of the city now.

• Meixi Royal Stone Archways - 梅溪牌坊 | Built in 1886 and extended in 1891 under the orders of Emperor Guangxu, it was a memorial to praise Chen Fang, a consul of the Qing Empire. It was partly damaged during the Cultural Revolution, but not seriously. Chen Fang's former residence, which is just a few hundred metres east of the arches, can also be visited.

Parks and nature

• Chimelong Ocean Kingdom - 长隆海洋王国 | One of China's most popular theme parks. Includes the largest oceanarium in the world.

• Mangzhou Wetland Park - 芒洲湿地公园 or 杧洲湿地公园 | Located on the tip of Hengqin Island and the park is an excellent alternative to the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom if you don't want to pay for its ticket because the park is free. It's a place to escape the noise of city, enjoy the sea wind and the flow of water on the pontoon.

• Qi'ao Mangrove Forest Wetland Park - 淇澳红树林湿地公园 | A province-level wetland preserve, also a good place to enjoy the nature and watch birds.

Other sights

Zhuhai-Qinglu-0626 - Lover's Road in Gongbei, Jida in background

• Lovers' Road - 情侣路; Qínglǚlù - It stretches along a big chunk of Zhuhai's eastern coastline, from near the border with Macau to well past the Fisher Girl statue. It's good for walking or biking, and offers a majestic view of the Macau skyline across the border, but the sea tends to be brown and muddy.

• Zhuhai's many islands - One of Zhuhai's nicknames is the city of a hundred islands (146 to be exact), and it has a number of islands that are accessible from ports by ferry boat (see the Districts Section for more information).

Doumen District

Jintai Temple Doumen Zhuhai - Jintai Temple in Doumen

• Doumen District Museum - 斗门区博物馆 | A general museum with exhibits on the history of the neighborhood. The museum is commonly called the Zhaozhen Museum, a name given to honour John C. Young (Rong Zhaozhen), a famous Chinese-American army colonel whose father was born in Doumen's Longtan Village.

• Doumen Old Street - 斗门旧街, 斗门古街 Doumen Ancient Street, 斗门清朝古街 Doumen Qing Dynasty Street | A historic precinct featuring an agglomeration of old commercial buildings, most of which were built between the late 19th and early 20th centuries when Doumen was an important trading post.

• Jintai Buddhist Temple - 金台寺; Jīntáisì | Scenic temple built at the end of the Song Dynasty, over 1,000 years old and well worth a visit if you are in this area.

What to do in Zhuhai

• Swim, sunbathe or go diving | At a number of islands which are roughly 50 minutes away by ferry (see Zhuhai Islands Section for more details).

• China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition - 中国国际航空航天博览会 | Held every two years, it's the biggest airshow in China, attracting thousands of people and companies around the world including well-known Boeing, Airbus and Ilyushin. This show has already become the top card of Zhuhai.

• Imperial Yuwenquan Hot Springs - 御温泉 | The first Japanese-style open air hot spring in China. There are over 20 kinds of thermal spas (Muslim Friendly), private massage rooms and sauna rooms. This is considered to be one of the best spa resorts in China. From Gongbei it takes about two hours to get to there by bus, or an hour and ~¥230 one-way by taxi.

• Lost City - 梦幻水城 | A water park with an ancient Egyptian theme. Features numerous water slides, an 800-metre long lazy river, a 3000-square metre wave pool, and various other water-based amusements.

• Ocean Spring Resort - 海泉湾旅游度假区 | A major tourist resort on Zhuhai's far west coast.

• Dreams Theater - 梦幻剧场 | Performances are usually held from 20:00 to 21:00, except on Mondays when the theater is closed.

• Mysterious Island Theme Park - 神秘岛主题乐园 | 10:00-17:00 (normal weekdays and weekends), 09:00-18:00 (public holidays).
• Ocean Hot Springs

Zhuhai Racetrack - |Zhuhai Racetrack during the Asian Festival of Speed

• Zhuhai International Circuit - 珠海国际赛车场; Zhūhǎi Guójì Sàichēchǎng | Here you can watch and enjoy the atmosphere of international auto and motorcycle racing, including the FIA GT Championship, A1GP (World Cup of Motorsports), Asian Formula 3 Series, Asian Festival of Speed and ZIC's very own Pan Delta Super Racing Festival. It is also feasible to take the ride of a lifetime by buckling up on board Asia's one-and-only 2-seater formula vehicle and being driven by an ART Motorsports professional racing driver. Receive expert instruction and spend a half hour on the actual race course in a formula vehicle for HK$1500. Enjoy the ride yourself, or with a group of friends in a full 30-minutes session doing 2 to 3 laps each. You can also rent go karts and motorcycles for use on a separate track.

• Zhuhai Opera House - 珠海大剧院 | A shell-like theater which made itself a new symbol of Zhuhai. The shape is also originated from the legend of the Fisher Girl. It's the only theater located on an island in China.

Golf

There are several golf courses in the area. These are popular with Hong Kong players who come on weekends as they are cheaper and less crowded than those in Hong Kong. For more details see Golf in China. There is also a driving range in Jida. This is accessible via the #4 bus. Golf equipment is readily available and affordable in Zhuhai, but all branded clubs are knock-offs of varying qualities. There are several small golf shops in the underground shopping complex at the Macau border, several on Lianhua Lu (Lotus Road) in Gongbei, and two larger ones across the road from the driving range in Jida.

• Golden Gulf Golf Club - 金湾高尔夫俱乐部 | Features a 27-hole golf course designed by Scottish golf champion Colin Montgomerie. Accommodation is available on-site at the Golden Gulf Golf Hotel (珠海金湾高尔夫酒店).

• Zhuhai Golf Club - 珠海高尔夫俱乐部 | GPS: 22.3694773487, 113.5740780074 The nearest bus stop is the Pearl Land (珍珠乐园) bus stop, which is served by bus routes 3, 3a, 10, 10a, 66, 68 and 69. You can also catch a free shuttle bus from the Jiuzhou Ferry Terminal, which runs twice daily on weekdays and three times a day on weekends and public holidays. Seats on the shuttle bus heading to the golf club must be booked at least one day in advance while seats on the return journey must be booked at least 2 hours in advance ☎ +86 756 3311673, +86 756 3311173, +86 756 3311674

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Zhuhai

Gongbei

Always inspect the product before paying for it and leaving the shop. Also, note down where you bought the item. You will never get a refund, but Gongbei shop owners are surprisingly diligent about protecting their reputation, so they will more than likely exchange defective merchandise.

Lotus Road shopping at night - Lotus Road shopping at night in Gongbei

• Lianhua Road - 莲花路; Liánhuālù; lit. Lotus Road; commonly called Walking Street (步行街; Bùxíngjiē) | GPS: 22.22271, 113.55062 Parallel to Yingbin Road and a block east of it, at the south end it starts on the west side of the bus station opposite the northeast exit from the underground complex at the Macau border Pedestrian-only street. The merchandise available here is similar to what you find in the underground shopping mall, primarily clothing and electronics. There is also a Bank Of China branch here with ATMs for foreign cards.

Zhuhai underground shopping mall - Gongbei underground shopping mall

• Underground shopping complex - 拱北地下广场; Gǒngběi Dìxià Guǎngchǎng | This is a huge complex; the entire open concrete area in front of the border crossing has two floors of shops under it. There are several hundred shops, many with goods targeted at tourists, such as clothing and shoes, jade and other jewelery, handicrafts e.g. Tibetan accessories, and consumer electronics. There are also many CDs and DVDs for sale at affordable prices, although they are unlicensed copies. Also available in abundance are imitation watches with incredible resemblance to the real ones (e.g. Rolex, Breitling, Patek Philippe, Movado, and Omega). 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. Mind your bags for pickpockets too.

Zhuhai_Ying_Bin_Plaza - |Ying Bin Shopping Plaza in Gongbei

• Yingbin Road - 迎宾路; Yíngbīnlù | Wànjiā Bǎihuò), which is the most recognizable landmark in Gongbei. Any local or taxi driver will know where it is. Slightly further up and there is also the Yingbin Plaza (迎宾广场; Yíngbīn Guǎngchǎng) on the right which has a McDonald's (Please do not support McDonald's as McDonald's supports Israel. Shun this restaurant group and go for altertative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned restaurant) on the ground floor and a KFC right above it. Most of the shops here sell clothing.

• Your Family Store - 又一家; Yòuyījiā Chāoshì | 152 Yuehua Road, Gongbei, Xiangzhou District (香洲区拱北粤华路152号) GPS: 22.2260362671, 113.5464239018 From Gongbei, take bus 2

Jida, Zhuhai, rainy day - Hita Shopping Plaza in Jida

Jida

The main drag in Jida is Jingshan Road (景山路; Jǐngshānlù) and it has two blocks of nice department stores:

• Tongluowan Shopping Mall - 铜锣湾; Tóngluówān | GPS: 22.2304362671, 113.5462889018
• Zhuhai Jida Duty Free Shopping Mall - 珠海吉大免税商场; Zhūhǎi Jídà Miǎnshuì Shāngchǎng | GPS: 22.2576962587, 113.5752066693
• Zhuhai Shopping Mall - 珠海百货; Zhūhǎi Bǎihuò, Zhuhai Department Store | GPS: 22.25907, 113.57503

Xiangzhou

Street dining in Zhuhai - Casual street dining in Gongbei

• Computers and electronics - Two large buildings full of computer and electronics shops. This is the place to go in Zhuhai for anything computer or electronics related.

• Xiangzhou Shopping Mall and Yangming Plaza - Has plenty of shops, and is generally less touristy than Jida or Gongbei. Many local residents shop here to buy their Chinese brand name clothing. The main street has the Japanese department (and grocery) store Jusco. There are also a number of other shops and several fairly large shopping complexes along the street north of Jusco.

Halal groceries

To shop for imported groceries, including items such as Cheese, Chocolates, and milk, try

• AEON - AEON (formerly Jusco and still called Jusco by many local residents) is the place many Zhuhai expats go to buy groceries. Even though they seem to specialise in Japanese food, you can also find some decent western items at fair prices. More expensive than other supermarkets but carries a much wider range of products.

• Carrefour] | There are two Carrefour] supermarkets. The one in Jida has international food available; the other one does not

Halal Restaurants in Zhuhai

• Xinyue Muslim Restaurant - 370 Qinglv South Road, Xiangzhou, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China, 519015 ☎ +86 756 332 8246 · In 九洲港大厦 Dine-in and Takeaway

• Indian Kitchen - 印度小厨 | Fairly decent Indian food (Southern Tamil)

• Jewel of India - 马赫那佳印度餐厅; Mǎhènàjiā Yìndùcāntīng | Serves authentic Northern Indian food and is famous for its Tandoori Chicken. They also deliver food within 3 kilometers of the restaurant. It's in the super-stylish Huafa Century City with a luxurious environment and even more treats on the menu. Friendly owner Gope is always on-hand to help recommend dishes that compliment each other.

• Muslim Northwest Beef Noodles 6G9Q+C99, Yuehua Road, Xiangzhou, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China - Dine-in & Takeaway

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• .ehalal.io//2023-09-16&checkOut=2023-09-17&children=&cityId=1398&currency=eur&Grand+Bay+Hotel+Zhuhai&hotelId=146966&&.Zzb34caeee61fc4ebfa719a48-206204 Grand Bay View Hotel - 珠海海湾大酒店] - Nice views of Macau overlooking the sea.

• .ehalal.io//2023-09-16&checkOut=2023-09-17&children=&cityId=26233&currency=eur&Harbour+View+Hotel+%26+Resort&hotelId=340779&&.Zz2010ab01a0304bf0b8254f6-206204 Harbour View Hotel Zhuhai - Five-star hotel with fully furnished rooms with air-con, private bath with shower and tub, Minibar with alcohol removed, cable TV, and refrigerator. It has a good restaurant and is next to the only decent downtown beach.

• .ehalal.io//2023-09-16&checkOut=2023-09-17&children=&cityId=1398&currency=eur&Zhuhai+Nanyang+Seascape+Hotel&hotelId=146974&&.Zzb2a0b6869f974859b7ebcca-206204 Nanyang Seascape Hotel - Not well kept, with uncomfortable beds and smelly lobby and lifts. The location, however, is very good.

• .ehalal.io//2023-09-16&checkOut=2023-09-17&children=&cityId=1398&currency=eur&Yindo+Jasper+Hotel+Zhuhai&hotelId=1209313&&.Zzb4b79a2b56454b18bd22fd3-206204 Yindo (Grand Jasper) Hotel - 银都（嘉柏）酒店] - Was the first 5-star hotel in Zhuhai but it has gotten old. Feels more like a 3½-star now.

• .ehalal.io//2023-09-16&checkOut=2023-09-17&children=&cityId=26233&currency=eur&Zhuhai+Dehan+Hotel&hotelId=13983&&.Zz29427773d6 ba43928ba006f-206204 Zhuhai Dehan Hotel - 珠海德翰大酒店] - This large five-star hotel is very recognizable due to its unique quasi-romanesque dome and its location near the beach in Jida.

• .ehalal.io//2023-09-16&checkOut=2023-09-17&children=&cityId=26233&currency=eur&HOLIDAY+RESORT&hotelId=146975&&.Zzeecd9341420b4cd6 b7f70b4-206204 Zhuhai Holiday Resort Hotel - 珠海度假村酒店] - Considered a 5-star hotel, but by GCC standards closer to 3 or 4.

Stay Safe

• In general, Zhuhai is a safe and friendly city. However, it is heavily infested with pickpockets, especially in the crowded shopping areas in Gongbei and on buses.
• As in anywhere else in Asia, some tour guides will take you to shops that pay them commissions. Those shops are often overpriced, and the usual advice is to never let any local except a trusted friend take you to any tourist shop. One Zhuhai variant involves outrageously priced herbs from a Chinese medicine company called Bai Cao Tang (百草堂).

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Zhuhai

• The bus to Guangzhou and the capital of Guangdong Province, costs ¥60 to ¥65, runs every half hour and takes 2½ hours from Gongbei or 1 hour 45 minutes from Tangjia. Allow an extra hour for the inevitable Guangzhou traffic jam. You can board one at the underground station in Gongbei to reach Garden Hotel in Guangzhou (花园酒店), or one from near the Gongbei border to get to the Provincial bus station (省汽车站) or Tianhe Dasha bus station (天河大厦). Additionally, it is feasible to take the bus from Tangjia in northern Zhuhai to get to the Guangzhou airport, or Guangzhou proper.
• Between Zhuhai and Guangzhou is the city of Zhongshan and the hometown of Sunday Yat-sen, leader of the Xinhai Revolution and founder of China's first republic. There are frequent buses to Zhongshan from Zhuhai, particularly from bus stations in Gongbei. Moreover, trains on the Guangzhou-Zhuhai Intercity Railway usually include several stops in Zhongshan, though they sometimes bypass Zhongshan's main stations (Zhongshan Station and Zhongshan North Station) and stop only at suburban stations. If you plan on doing a day-trip just to see Sunday Yat-sen's former residence, you should take the train to Nanlang Station (南朗站) and then either take a taxi or catch a no. 12 bus. Sunday Yat-sen's former residence is about 7km south of Nanlang Station.
• Neighbouring Macau can be visited on foot or by vehicle through the Gongbei border crossing, by ferry from Wanzai area (temporarily closed), or on foot or by vehicle through the Lotus Bridge from Hengqin.

Jiu zhou port passenger terminal, zhuhai - JiuZhou Port passenger terminal

• Hong Kong can be visited by a 1-hour ferry boat trip from Jiuzhou Port (九洲港). Bus #3 will take you to the ferry terminal. Ferries run regularly all day, with the last boat to Hong Kong leaving at 21:30.
• Shenzhen can be visited by a 1-hour ferry boat trip from Jiuzhou Port (九洲港). You can also reach Shenzhen by high-speed train, which takes about 2 hours because the train must go via Guangzhou. The train terminates at Shenzhen North Station, whereas the ferry will take you to Shekou in the city's far southwest.
• There are also buses to most nearby cities including Shenzhen (cheaper than the ferry), and overnight buses to Guilin, Xiamen, Zhanjiang and Beihai.
• The Xiangzhou and Gongbei bus stations have overnight buses to Guilin or Yangshuo. These are fairly uncomfortable. Unlike most overnight buses and they have no on-board toilets, but they do make several stops during the 12-hour trip. A quicker and more comfortable option would be to take a high-speed train. The train from Zhuhai to Guilin takes just under 4 hours. You can also take the train to Yangshuo County, but keep in mind that Yangshuo Station is over 30km from Yangshuo Town.
• Flying can either be accomplished by using the Zhuhai airport in the western Doumen neighborhood of the city, or taking the bus to the Guangzhou airport. Times vary for transportation depending on how far south in Zhuhai you are departing from. If leaving from Xiangzhou, Tangjia, or Jinding it is nearly as fast, and more perhaps more convenient, to get to the Guangzhou airport. If leaving from Gongbei or Jida the Zhuhai airport would be nearer.
• There are remote check-ins for nearby airports in Zhuhai. For Guangzhou airport and the check-in is at Gongbei bus station, near the KFC. For Hong Kong and Shenzhen airports, you can check in at the ferry terminal, Jiuzhou Port.

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