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City in Guangdong, China
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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, 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, 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, the fisher girl presented this to the reverent Elder.
古元美术馆 Gǔyuán měishùguǎn
A museum displaying works by local artist Gu Yuan.
圆明新园 Yuánmíng Xīnyuán
An imitation of the now-destroyed 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, 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 ¥40, which is quite expensive. You are allowed to take the pictures with your own camera.
珠海市博物馆 Zhūhǎi shì bówùguǎn
A museum about the history of the Zhuhai region. The museum also hosts travelling exhibitions from other parts of China.
苏兆征故居 Sū Zhàozhēng Gùjū
Former home of early 20th-century communist activist Su 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 well-preserved historic houses and structures in the neighborhood, including some old temples.
烈士陵园 Lièshì Língyuán
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.
梅溪牌坊 Méixī Páifāng
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.
长隆海洋王国
One of China's most popular theme parks. Includes the largest oceanarium in the world.
芒洲湿地公园 or 杧洲湿地公园
Located on the tip of Hengqin Island, 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.
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.
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.
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).
斗门区博物馆
A general museum with exhibits on the history of the district. The museum is also known as 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.
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.
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.
At a number of islands which are approximately 50 minutes away by ferry (see Zhuhai Islands Section for more details).
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.
御温泉
The first Japanese-style open air hot spring in China. There are over 20 kinds of hot springs, 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 ~¥130 one-way by taxi.
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.
海泉湾旅游度假区
A major tourist resort on Zhuhai's far west coast.
梦幻剧场
神秘岛主题乐园
海洋温泉
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 possible to take the ride of a lifetime by buckling up on board Asia's one-and-only 2-seater formula car 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 car for HK$1500. Enjoy the ride yourself, or with a group of friends in a full 30-minute session doing 2 to 3 laps each. You can also rent go karts and motorcycles for use on a separate track.
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.
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).
珠海高尔夫俱乐部
There is a multitude of outdoor eating establishments with high quality seafood in Gongbei near the Macau border. Simply wandering around would probably work, but one large area with many such establishments is just Northwest of the border. Only a 5 minute walk from the border, any type of seafood can be had here (crab, oysters, prawns, large fish and the more exotic variety) as well as other non-seafood dishes that are just as good. They are authentic and much cheaper than anything you can find in the more pricey restaurants. Keep an eye out for the people cleaning large stacks of oysters.
By far the largest outdoor street barbeque in Zhuhai. The BBQ is over 100 meters long, with scores of proprietary stalls and tables (who vigorously compete against one another). Steam rises, motorcycles whiz by, and music blares from shops as dozens of proprietary stands serve up street specialties (such as spicy grilled squid tentacles) well into the night to a lively crowd seated at plastic tables and chairs. Meals are served on plastic bag covered plates and beer from the thinnest plastic cups in the world! Come here to experience regular Chinese street life, and leave full and satisfied.
澳门发嫂养生磨房
Buddhist vegetarian restaurant offering unlimited all you can eat vegetarian buffet including everything from cooked vegetarian Chinese dishes through cakes and pastries, cold dishes, noodle bar, fresh fruit, fresh real fruit juices, various teas, various soups, even vegetarian pizza! Tremendously popular and great value.
One good one.
中蓝海西餐厅
Very good Mediterranean cuisine with a Croatian chef. The menu is quite small and constantly changes according to seasons and what's freshly available on the market. Most of the items on the menu are handmade, including bread, pastas, gnocchi etc. They also do excellent events with great musicians from all over the world. They are linked to the Hong Kong Jazz Festival, and occasionally bands that play in Hong Kong also play at Azur.
简一咖啡
A neat, cozy, jazz infused cafe serving mostly Chinese food but with an extensive and reasonably priced drinks menu that includes coffee, tea and some alcoholic drinks. (It's tucked back from the road, but easily seen due to the large signage around the door.)
皇朝五月花大酒楼; Huángcháo Wǔyuèhuā Dàjiǔlóu
Offers excellent seafood. As in many places in this area, you pick your fish from tanks. You may also pick your own vegetables and specify the cooking methods. This is not the kind of place to come if you like to pick things off a menu, but if you are willing to select your food while it is still swimming, it is a great choice. There is a large airplane attached to the front of the building.
食神海鲜城; Shíshén Hǎixiān Chéng
拱北店
唐家店
In an interesting old building
Truly authentic Italian cuisine, owned and operated by Italians, Amici Miei is the latest addition to Zhuhai's pizza scene.
Imported wine is available here. The restaurant also has a small deli where you can buy cheese and other goodies. The first owner was an Englishman named Ken, but Mr. Pizza is now under new management.
必胜客(吉大餐厅)
Approximately half the cheese used in US Pizza Huts.
波托菲诺餐厅酒吧
A reliable source of good Italian food. Two beers on tap.
Great pizza and chicken is now accompanied by a partner Italian Restaurant and the Down Under Pub.
得月肪海鮮酒樓; Déyuèfáng Hǎixiān Jiǔlóu
Large and popular high-end seafood place on an impressive looking boat in Xiangzhou harbour.
古船西餐厅; Gǔchuán Xīcāntīng
The Old Chinese Junk in Tangjia is a rooftop restaurant and pub run by an Englishman named Mike.
武藏日式料理
Large upscale Japanese restaurant.
寿司皇
Good conveyor belt style sushi restaurant.
The name refers to the Native American Indian decor of the restaurant, not curries and nan bread. The specialty is high-priced steak that is no more than tolerable. However, you might consider going for the decor, which is American Plains Indian with a few pieces of Northwestern coastal art. The waitresses there wear fringed skirts with feathers in their hair.
蚂蚁捌捌 Mayi Baba
By far the most popular bar in Zhuhai is the no. 88 bar. It's on the corner and the first bar you see when you approach bar street. It's ¥380 for a dozen beers or ¥500 for a bottle of whiskey like Jack Daniel's or Chivas Regal. Beware of the bottle service though, you might get counterfeit alcohol and feel like crap afterwards. The best thing about this place is that most of the females that show up are customers themselves, as opposed to the other bars on bar street where most of the females work for the bar. open till 05:00.
Casa pepe安福会艺术餐厅
Quiet place where you can sip red wine and have some fine dining. They have a private room in the back.
西洋会·葡国烧烤西餐·酒吧, Xi Yang Hui
Older crowd with quiet outdoor seating and fireplace outside. Indoor seating with live singers and dancers. A nice break once in a while from the hardcore partying at Bar 88.
The only bar of its kind in Zhuhai where the bartenders actually mix cocktails according to specifications. For example a Long Island Ice Tea actually has 5 different kinds of alcohol in it. If you order this in other bars it's just a mix of lemon iced tea and vodka. Located in the basement of a hotel up the ramp from back street. It's a quiet setting - good for romancing a date you just met at the other clubs. The bar has another branch on the 19th floor of the Harbour View Hotel (怡景湾大酒店) in Jida.
桂缘葡国餐厅
Aside from the hugely popular Friday night Latin dance parties, La Bohemia offers excellent Portuguese food, Mediterranean food and Asian dishes, as well as a large selection of fine wines and cocktails.
海沙吧
Small karaoke lounge with private rooms on 2nd floor.
星歌会量贩式KTV
聚龙歌剧院
a large entertainment venue inside the Dragon Union Hotel (聚龙酒店), occasionally featuring live, perhaps tacky, variety shows with acrobats, jugglers, rope climbers and singers, etc. Beer is expensive during shows. There is also a floor dedicated to massages. There are quite a few karaoke rooms available, complete with furniture, beds, food, drink, choice of girls, and optional adult entertainment options to fulfill your every need no matter how unusual. Known even in Hong Kong as a destination for those seeking an 'all inclusive' karaoke experience, it can be as tame or as involved as you want it to be.
7天连锁酒店珠海拱北口岸步行街店
达海酒店
Clean rooms, television and air-conditioning. Some rooms even have bathtubs, which is unusual in China. This is a great place to stay, provided you do not mind the music from nearby bars which is audible until the wee hours, or the fact that some rooms are rented by the hour.
友谊酒店; Yǒuyì Jiǔdiàn
The hotel is at a convenient location for accessing the Macau border crossing, or Walking Street for commencing the night's activities. It is nothing amazing, but it is clean and safe, having typical hotel services.
金莎公馆
The entire building has been converted to studio apartments, but the 20th floor is still available for rent on a nightly basis. They have Korean and Japanese style rooms.
珠海木棉花酒店; Zhūhǎi Mùmiánhuā Jiǔdiàn
Three-star hotel with small rooms and free internet. The cheapest rooms are very small and have no windows or internet. Business center, beauty salon, ticket office, karaoke, massage and sauna available. Coffee shop but no restaurant.
如家快捷酒店 (珠海吉大店); Rújiā Kuàijié jiǔdiàn (Zhūhǎi Jídàdiàn)
如家快捷酒店 (珠海香洲店); Rújiā kuàijié jiǔdiàn (Zhūhǎi Xiāngzhōu Diàn)
珠海嘉禾苑商务酒店; Zhūhǎi Jiāhéyuàn Shāngwù jiǔdiàn
Large rooms with internet access against surcharge. Chinese restaurant.
珠海国能酒店; Zhūhǎi Guónéng Jiǔdiàn
Rooms with internet access against surcharge. Business center, gift shop, ticket office, karaoke, billiard, fitness and outdoor swimming pool available. Chinese restaurant, bar and room service.
珠海君悦来酒店; Zhūhǎi Jūnyuèlái Jiǔdiàn
Four-star hotel with rooms with free internet. Business center, currency exchange, gift shop, ticket office, karaoke, night club, table tennis, massage and sauna available. Chinese and Western restaurants as well as coffee shop.
华侨宾馆 Huáqiáo Bīnguǎn
Three-star hotel in Gongbei with Chinese-style buffet breakfast and free Wifi.
珠海君临大酒店; Zhūhǎi Jūnlín Dàjiǔdiàn
Three-star hotel with rooms with free internet. Business center, currency exchange, gift shop, beauty salon, ticket office, karaoke, massage and sauna available. Chinese restaurant, coffee shop and bar.
珠海优派酒店; Zhūhǎi Yōupài Jiǔdiàn
Three-star hotel with rooms with free internet. Business center, currency exchange, ticket office, fitness and virtual golf available. Chinese restaurant, coffee shop, bar and room service.
珠海中天酒店; Zhūhǎi Zhōngtiān Jiǔdiàn
Three-star hotel with rooms with free internet. Business center, gift shop, beauty salon, disco, karaoke and sauna available. Chinese restaurant, bar and tea house.
珠海粤财皇冠假日酒店
This hotel is western managed and has clean rooms. For American travelers, this is a high-end Holiday Inn, not the budget chain that is found in the U.S. Expect hefty prices for nicer accommodation. The rooms are large, if somewhat worn. On the executive floors you will find laundry, internet, local calling and breakfast are complimentary, making it quite attractive for business travelers. Nightly live music is available in the Irish bar downstairs. Floors two and three are owned by a separate Macanese company and offer massage, a large bar, karaoke and other entertainment. Not within walking distance of Gongbei nightlife, but if you are staying here you can afford the taxi fare.
珠海海湾大酒店; Zhūhǎi Hǎiwān Dàjiǔdiàn
Nice views of Macau overlooking the sea.
珠海怡景湾大酒店; Zhūhǎi Yíjǐngwān Dàjiǔdiàn
Five-star hotel with fully furnished rooms with air-con, private bath with shower and tub, mini-bar, cable TV, and refrigerator. It has a good restaurant and is next to the only decent downtown beach.
Formerly known as Zhuhai Zobon Art Hotel (珠海中邦艺术酒店; Zhūhǎi Zhōngbāngyìshù Jiǔ diàn)
珠海南洋海景酒店; Zhūhǎi Nányánghǎijǐng Jiǔdiàn
Not well kept, with uncomfortable beds and smelly lobby and lifts. The location, however, is very good.
银都（嘉柏）酒店; Yíndū (Jiābǎi) Jiǔdiàn
Was the first 5-star hotel in Zhuhai but it has gotten old. Feels more like a 3½-star now.
珠海德翰大酒店; Zhūhǎi Déhàn Dàjiǔdiàn
This large five-star hotel is very recognizable due to its unique quasi-romanesque dome and its location near the beach in Jida.
珠海度假村酒店; Zhūhǎi Dùjiàcūn Jiǔdiàn
Considered a 5-star hotel, but by Western standards closer to 3 or 4.
莲花路; Liánhuālù; lit. Lotus Road; also known as Walking Street (步行街; Bùxíngjiē)
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.
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 cheap 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.
迎宾路; Yíngbīnlù
It has several large shopping complexes with everything from cheap Chinese goods to trendy pricey international brands. On the left, there is Wanjia Department Store (万家百货 or formerly 万佳百货; Wànjiā Bǎihuò), which is the most recognizable landmark in Gongbei. Any local or taxi driver will know where it is. Slightly further up, there is also the Yingbin Plaza (迎宾广场; Yíngbīn Guǎngchǎng) on the right which has a McDonald's on the ground floor and a KFC right above it. Most of the shops here sell clothing.
又一家; Yòuyījiā Chāoshì
铜锣湾; Tóngluówān
珠海吉大免税商场; Zhūhǎi Jídà Miǎnshuì Shāngchǎng
珠海百货; Zhūhǎi Bǎihuò, Zhuhai Department Store
Two large buildings full of computer and electronics shops. This is the place to go in Zhuhai for anything computer or electronics related.
Has plenty of shops, and is generally less touristy than Jida or Gongbei. Many locals 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.
AEON (formerly Jusco and still called Jusco by many locals) 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. Special discounts on Tuesdays and after 20:00 everyday.
There are two Carrefour supermarkets. The one in Jida has western food available; the other one does not
By plane
The fastest way to get downtown is to take suburban railway to Zhuhai Station.
By bus
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).
By 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 Island), China Ferry Terminal (中港城码头;…
By car
From Macau: It is possible to drive across the border from Macau via Lotus Bridge or the Portas do Cerco/Gongbei border crossing. Unlike Macau, Mainland China drives on the right.
On foot
You can walk across the border from Macau at Gongbei. The border is open from 06:00 to 01:00 the following day.
By train
Zhuhai is served by an intercity railway from Guangzhou and beyond, as well as a commuter rail network.
By bus
Zhuhai has an extensive bus system. The fare for a ride is ¥1 regardless of distance; pay in the box in front of the driver, or by Alipay or transit card (see below).
By train
Zhuhai is served by a commuter rail network connecting the city centre to the airport and numerous suburbs, but it is much less extensive than the bus network.
By bike
Zhuhai's streets are mostly flat and the city has extensive bike lanes.
By boat
To Dong'ao Island: There are four ferries to Dong'ao Island per day, one of which makes the journey via Guishan Island.
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