Zhuhai Travel Guide
By China On Arrival Editorial Desk · Checked and updated 2026-09-23 · Research basis: Editor research
At a glance
The romantic coast: 28 km of Lovers' Road around a bayside city that hugs the Macau border - Chimelong's ocean kingdom, island ferries and the calmest big-city pace on the Pearl delta.
Suggested stay: 2-3 days · Airports: ZUH (Jinwan) · Train hubs: Zhuhai Station (Gongbei border) / Hengqin (Chimelong)
What is Zhuhai known for?
- Lovers' Road
- Chimelong Ocean Kingdom
- Gongbei border gates
What do you eat in Zhuhai?
seafood on Shijing · crab congee. Live-tank seafood and crab congee on the waterfront.
How do you arrive in Zhuhai?
ZUH (Jinwan) handle the international arrivals; Zhuhai Station (Gongbei border) is the high-speed rail entry point.
Where should you stay in Zhuhai?
Gongbei / Lovers' Road north is the default first-timer base — first-timers — border, station and bay walks. Before paying, check the property's guest policy and, for smaller hotels, confirm the front desk can register a foreign passport — licensing rules still exclude some budget properties. Hotel-by-hotel picks: where to stay in Zhuhai →
| Area | Best for | The honest note |
|---|---|---|
| Gongbei / Lovers' Road north | first-timers — border, station and bay walks | the visitor core |
| Hengqin / Chimelong | park days at the ocean kingdom | resort strip; 30 min to Gongbei |
| Jida / Jiuzhou port | quiet bay, ferries to Shenzhen | older charm; sea air |
Area picks are editor research, verified 2026-09-23 — not sponsored placements. Book through the links below to support this site.
How do you get in from the airport?
ZUH: the airport intercity rail links Zhuhai Airport station to Gongbei/Zhuhai Station in about 30 min (¥26/about $4) and Hengqin/Chimelong in 30 min (¥15/about $2.25), 06:35-21:05. Taxis to Gongbei 45-60 min, ¥100-120 (about $15-18). Many fly into Macau MFM or Shenzhen and cross by land.
Plan your trip around these questions
- 🔍 The 3-day route that never doubles back
- 🔍 Do you even need a visa?
- 🔍 Booking train tickets as a foreigner
- 🔍 Crossing to Macau on foot
- 🔍 Which hotels can foreigners book
- 🔍 Paying without a Chinese bank card
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