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The Fisher Girl statue, Zhuhai

No. 98 Top 100 City Destinations 2025

Zhuhai

China

A green seaside city on the Pearl River Delta, next door to Macau and linked to Hong Kong by a sea bridge.

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Overview

Zhuhai is No. 98 in Euromonitor International's Top 100 City Destinations Index 2025. The city in Guangdong province sits on the western side of the Pearl River Delta, bordering Macau.

It is known for its long seafront, parks and islands, for the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom theme park on Hengqin, and as a gateway to Macau and Hong Kong.

Hengqin and the Zhuhai skyline
Hengqin and the Zhuhai skyline. Photo: Chinyen Lu, CC BY-SA 4.0, source

Best time to go

October to December is warm, dry and sunny.

Summers are hot and humid, with typhoons possible from July to September.

Top sights

  • 1

    Lovers' Road

    A seafront road and promenade running for many kilometres along the bay.

  • 2

    Fisher Girl statue

    The city's symbol, a statue on rocks in Xianglu Bay.

  • 3

    Chimelong Ocean Kingdom

    A large marine theme park on Hengqin island, with whale sharks and rides.

  • 4

    Jingshan Park

    A hill park with a cable car and views over the city and Macau.

  • 5

    Wailingding and Dong'ao islands

    Islands with beaches and hiking, reached by ferry.

  • 6

    Gongbei

    The busy border district next to Macau, with an underground shopping centre.

Getting there

Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (ZUH) is about 40 km south-west of the centre. Many visitors arrive via Macau or Hong Kong.

The Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge carries cross-border buses from Hong Kong, and high-speed trains link Zhuhai with Guangzhou in about an hour.

Getting around

Buses, taxis and ride-hailing apps such as Didi serve the city.

Practical tips

Currency
Chinese yuan (CNY). Most payments are made by phone with Alipay or WeChat Pay, both of which accept foreign cards; set one up before you travel and carry some cash as a back-up.
Internet
Many international apps and websites, including Google services, do not work in mainland China. Download offline maps and a translation app before you travel.
Language
Mandarin and Cantonese. English is limited outside hotels.
Safety
Zhuhai is generally safe. The emergency number is 110 (police).
Visa & entry
Citizens of many countries, including the UK, Canada, Australia and most EU countries, can currently visit China visa-free for up to 30 days under a policy that runs until 31 December 2026. US citizens need a visa, or can use the 240-hour visa-free transit scheme with an onward ticket to a third country. Rules change often, so check with a Chinese embassy before you travel.
Power
220 V, 50 Hz; plug types A, C and I.

Official information: Visit Guangdong (official tourism website). Check opening hours, prices and entry rules there before you go.

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