Maoming

茂名|CoastIslandsMountainsLingnan Culture

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 coastal and mountain travel; May-Jul for lychee country
Climate
Humid subtropical coastal climate with hot, wet summers, strong waterfront sun and weather-sensitive island ferries

Top Attractions

01City Guide

Fangji Island Ocean Resort Park

放鸡岛海洋度假公园

All Ages

Admission

Admission plus return boat: around CNY 160-168 online or CNY 180 on site; water activities cost extra.

Typical Visit

6-8 hours for a same-day return; two days for an overnight stay or diving.

02City Guide

China First Beach

中国第一滩

All Ages

Admission

Beach entry is free; sightseeing train: around CNY 15 one way or CNY 20 return; other services charge separately.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours for the main beach; half a day for the sightseeing train and coastal stops.

03City Guide

Romantic Coast International Tourism Resort

浪漫海岸国际旅游度假区

All Ages

Admission

Adult entry: around CNY 45-65 online or CNY 75-80 on site; water park and activities may cost extra.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours for the beach and sunset; one to two days with a resort stay.

04City Guide

Bohe Fishing Port

博贺港

All Ages

Admission

Free entry; seafood prices vary, and restaurant processing is around CNY 15-25 per jin.

Typical Visit

Half a day for the morning market, seafood purchase and lunch.

05City Guide

Shuidong Bay

水东湾

All Ages

Admission

Free entry; parking is around CNY 5 per day, with possible extra charges for overnight stays.

Typical Visit

1-2 hours for the boardwalk and sunset; longer for fishing or an approved overnight vehicle stay.

06City Guide

Maoming Open-Pit Mine Ecological Park

茂名露天矿生态公园

All Ages

Admission

Free entry; train, vehicle rental and boat services charge separately.

Typical Visit

2-4 hours; allow half a day for a lake circuit or camping.

07City Guide

Maoming Open-Pit Mine Museum

茂名露天矿博物馆

All Ages

Admission

Free entry; group visits require an arrangement at least two days ahead.

Typical Visit

1-1.5 hours in the museum; 3-4 hours when combined with the park.

08City Guide

Fushan Ridge Scenic Area

浮山岭风景区

Adults Focused

Admission

Free entry; summit parking is usually around CNY 10 per car.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours for the summit; 3-4 hours for hiking or a full day with creek activity.

09City Guide

Gaozhou Immortal Cave Scenic Area

高州仙人洞景区

All Ages

Admission

Adult base ticket: CNY 50; elevators, glass bridge, slide, rafting and photo activities cost extra.

Typical Visit

3-4 hours for waterfalls, walkways and the cave.

10City Guide

Gaozhou Baoguang Pagoda

高州宝光塔

All Ages

Admission

Free exterior visit; tower entry depends on on-site availability.

Typical Visit

30-60 minutes.

11Cultural Stop

Gaozhou Xian Tai Temple

高州冼太庙

All Ages

Admission

Free; incense is optional.

Typical Visit

1-1.5 hours.

12Historic Walk

Gaoliang Commandery Ancient City

高凉郡古城

All Ages

Admission

Free; no reservation needed.

Typical Visit

30-60 minutes for the main remains.

13Historic Walk

Gaozhou Museum

高州博物馆

All Ages

Admission

Free; individual visitors can walk in, while groups should contact the museum at least one day ahead.

Typical Visit

1-1.5 hours.

14Cultural Stop

Genzi Lychee Cultural Tourism Area

根子荔枝文化旅游区

All Ages

Admission

Core stops are generally free; orchard picking and fruit purchases cost extra.

Typical Visit

Half a day to one day; allow more time for picking or nearby mountain stops.

15City Guide

Xinyi Tianma Mountain Ecotourism Area

信宜天马山生态旅游区

All Ages

Admission

Adult admission: CNY 50-60; sightseeing shuttle: CNY 20 one way or CNY 30 return; cable car and other activities cost extra.

Typical Visit

2-3 hours for the shuttle grassland route; 6-7 hours for the full waterfall-to-grassland hike.

16City Guide

Daren Mountain Scenic Area

大仁山风景区

All Ages

Admission

Free entry and free parking.

Typical Visit

About 1.5 hours for the easy route; 2-3 hours for the longer hiking route.

17City Guide

Datianding Peak

大田顶

All Ages

Admission

Free entry; vehicle registration is required at the mountain-foot management station.

Typical Visit

1-2 hours for the summit marker; 3-4 hours for the Tianchi walk; 5-6 hours for a prepared traverse.

18City Guide

Xinyi Lotus Lake

信宜莲花湖

All Ages

Admission

Sightseeing ticket: CNY 37-50; activity package: CNY 68-85; night ticket: CNY 33 adult or CNY 28 child, with inclusions varying by date.

Typical Visit

Half a day to one day; allow two days and one night only when an on-site hotel stay suits the plan.

19Built Heritage

Huazhou Confucian Temple

化州孔庙

All Ages

Admission

Free entry with ID registration; no advance reservation.

Typical Visit

1-1.5 hours; 3-4 hours with the museum, drum tower, and old-town walk.

20Historic Walk

Huazhou Museum

化州博物馆

All Ages

Admission

Free entry with ID registration; no advance reservation.

Typical Visit

1-1.5 hours; 3-4 hours with the Confucian Temple, Drum Tower, and old-town walk.

21Urban Landmark

Huazhou Drum Tower

化州鼓楼

All Ages

Admission

Free exterior visit; no reservation required.

Typical Visit

30-60 minutes; 3-4 hours with the Confucian Temple, Museum, and old-town walk.

22Cultural Stop

Huazhou Nanshan Temple

化州南山寺

All Ages

Admission

Free entry with ID registration; free incense and voluntary vegetarian meals; no advance reservation.

Typical Visit

2 hours for the main halls; 3-4 hours with scripture copying, the library, and the back-mountain path.