01City Guide
Huizhou West Lake
惠州西湖
All Ages
Admission
West Lake: free; Sizhou Tower: CNY 10; Fengzhu Garden: CNY 20.
Typical Visit
Around 2 hours for the core lake walk; 4–6 hours for a first visit.
At a Glance
Visa Policy
Plan visa or transit eligibility by your China entry route
Best Season
Oct-Dec and Mar-May for more comfortable city, mountain and coastal walking
Climate
Humid subtropical coastal climate with hot, wet summers and mild winters
Top Attractions
02City Guide
Sizhou Tower
泗洲塔
All Ages
Admission
West Lake area: free; Sizhou Tower: CNY 10.
Typical Visit
1–1.5 hours for the tower and lakeside viewpoints.
03City Guide
Su Dongpo Memorial Hall
苏东坡纪念馆
All Ages
Admission
Free.
Typical Visit
30–45 minutes for the main displays and Chaoyun Tomb.
04Food District
Shuidong Street
水东街
All Ages
Admission
Free.
Typical Visit
Around 2 hours for the main street; a half-day to a full evening with nearby stops.
05City Guide
Hejiang Tower
合江楼
All Ages
Admission
Free.
Typical Visit
1–1.5 hours for the exhibition hall and viewing platform.
06City Guide
Yuanmiao Taoist Temple
元妙古观
All Ages
Admission
Free.
Typical Visit
Around 30 minutes; 1.5–2 hours with Zhuwu Alley and Fengzhu Garden.
07City Guide
Honghua Lake
红花湖
All Ages
Admission
Park: free; sightseeing shuttle: CNY 15 for the full route or CNY 5 from East Entrance to the main dam.
Typical Visit
2–3 hours to cycle the lake loop; 3–4 hours for the walking route with Gaobang Mountain.
08City Guide
Fengzhu Garden
丰渚园
All Ages
Admission
Free.
Typical Visit
1–1.5 hours for a standard visit; 2–3 hours for the full garden route.
09City Guide
Gaobang Mountain
高榜山
All Ages
Admission
Free.
Typical Visit
1–1.5 hours for the summit route; 3–4 hours with Honghua Lake.
10City Guide
Luofu Mountain Scenic Area
罗浮山风景名胜区
All Ages
Admission
Adult: CNY 54; advance online ticket: about CNY 43; cableway: CNY 70 one way or CNY 120 return.
Typical Visit
2–3 hours for the lower-mountain route; 5–6 hours for Feiyun Peak hiking.
11City Guide
Chongxu Ancient Temple
冲虚古观
All Ages
Admission
Temple: free after entering Luofu Mountain; Luofu Mountain adult entry: CNY 54.
Typical Visit
1.5–2 hours for the lower-mountain heritage route.
12City Guide
Feiyun Peak
飞云顶
All Ages
Admission
Luofu Mountain adult entry: CNY 54; cableway: CNY 70 one way or CNY 120 return.
Typical Visit
2.5–3.5 hours by cableway route; 4–6 hours by hiking route.
13City Guide
Nankunshan Ecological Tourism Area
南昆山生态旅游区
All Ages
Admission
Shihe Wonder: CNY 69; Guanyin Pool: CNY 10; Chuanlong Waterfall: CNY 20.
Typical Visit
2–3 hours for Guanyin Pool; 4–6 hours for waterfall and summit routes.
14City Guide
Xiangxi Castle Tourism Area
香溪堡旅游区
All Ages
Admission
Bamboo raft and castle: about CNY 90; castle only: CNY 20.
Typical Visit
2–3 hours for rafting and the village; 4–5 hours for the full walking route.
15City Guide
Xunliao Bay
巽寮湾
All Ages
Admission
Most beaches: free; Delta Island: about CNY 118 including speedboat.
Typical Visit
2–3 hours for the core coastal route; two days for a first visit with Delta Island.
16City Guide
Delta Island
三角洲岛
All Ages
Admission
Return speedboat and island entry: about CNY 119–138.
Typical Visit
4–6 hours for a day trip; two days for an overnight stay.
17City Guide
Shuangyue Bay
双月湾
All Ages
Admission
Public beaches and viewing platforms: generally free; Sea Turtle Bay: CNY 30.
Typical Visit
2–3 hours for an easy route; two days and one night for a first visit.
18City Guide
Shuangyue Bay Viewing Platform
双月湾观景台
All Ages
Admission
Free; P6 Parking Lot costs about CNY 5 per visit.
Typical Visit
Around one hour for the climb and platform; two days for a coastal first visit.
19City Guide
Sea Turtle Bay
海龟湾
All Ages
Admission
Adult: CNY 30; students and visitors aged 60: half price; shuttle return: CNY 5.
Typical Visit
1.5–2 hours for the easy route; 2–3 hours for the classic walk.
20City Guide
Yanzhou Island
盐洲岛
All Ages
Admission
Beaches, mangroves and wind-farm hill: free; mangrove boat rides: about CNY 30 per person.
Typical Visit
One day for an easy route; two days and one night for a first visit.
21Built Heritage
Pinghai Ancient City
平海古城
All Ages
Admission
Free; no reservation required.
Typical Visit
1–1.5 hours for an easy route; 2–3 hours for a heritage walk.
22City Guide
Jiulong Peak
九龙峰
All Ages
Admission
Free entry and parking; temple incense and fortune services are optional expenses.
Typical Visit
1.5–2 hours for temple visits; 3–4 hours for the summit route.
23City Guide
Daya Bay
大亚湾
All Ages
Admission
Most beaches, greenways and wetland parks: free; watersports and selected sites cost extra.
Typical Visit
One day for an easy route; two days and one night for a first visit.
24Built Heritage
Fanhe Ancient Village
范和古村落
All Ages
Admission
Free; no reservation required.
Typical Visit
1–1.5 hours for a quick route; 2–3 hours for a deeper heritage walk.