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Sumérgete en la rica historia y cultura de Zhuhai a través de sus museos y monumentos.
One of China's original Special Economic Zones, Zhuhai is a coastal city famous for its exceptional quality of life, abundant greenery and romantic waterfront. Known as the 'City of a Hundred Ports', it stretches along the Pearl River Delta and serves as a key gateway to Macau. With its picturesque islands, modern leisure complexes such as Chimelong and the monumental Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, it offers a more relaxed and green alternative to its neighboring megacities.
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The focus is on leisure and quality of life. The cultural offer is growing but it is not its main attraction.
A spectacular opera house with a unique design of two scallop shell-shaped buildings, located on an artificial island. It is an icon of the city's modern architecture.
A 1:1 scale replica of parts of the Old Summer Palace in Beijing, which was destroyed in the 19th century. It is a large park with lakes, gardens and shows.
China's largest air show, an event of international importance.
Organized by the Chimelong group, it brings together some of the best circus artists in the world.
Celebrated with decorations, flower markets and family gatherings.
For most of its history, the Zhuhai area was a collection of fishing villages and a rural area within larger counties such as Zhongshan. Its location on the Pearl River estuary gave it minor importance as a defensive outpost.
The most drastic and defining change in its history occurred in 1980, when it was designated one of the first four Special Economic Zones by Deng Xiaoping's government, along with Shenzhen. This status opened it to foreign investment and triggered a rapid process of urbanization and economic development.
Unlike the industrial explosion of Shenzhen, Zhuhai has cultivated a reputation as a 'garden city', focusing on tourism, education and high technology. The inauguration of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge in 2018 has established it as a crucial logistics and tourism link in the Greater Bay Area, connecting the three major economic centers of the region.
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The focus is on leisure and quality of life. The cultural offer is growing but it is not its main attraction.
Its historical importance is modern, as one of the first Special Economic Zones and a success story of planned development.
A showcase of modern and planned China, with the HZMB Bridge and the Opera House as icons.
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View full guideHengqin Island is more than the theme park. Explore its new wetland parks and modern urban planning to see the future of the region.
In addition to seafood, Zhuhai is famous for its roast pigeon ('kao ruge'). Many local restaurants specialize in this dish and it is a delicacy that you cannot miss.
Compared to its neighbors, Zhuhai has a noticeably slower pace of life. Enjoy the walks and parks without rushing.
Always consume bottled water.
The humidity and heat in summer can be exhausting. Wear light clothing, use sun protection, and stay well hydrated.
The Gongbei border crossing is extremely busy. Keep an eye on your belongings and be patient, as wait times can be long.
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