Zhanjiang

湛江|CoastIslandsVolcanic GeologyHeritage

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, island and city travel
Climate
Humid subtropical coastal climate with hot, wet summers, strong waterfront sun and weather-sensitive ferry routes

Top Attractions

01City Guide

Huguangyan Scenic Area

湖光岩风景区

All Ages

Admission

Adult: CNY 50; students and seniors with valid ID: CNY 25; children under 1.2 m: free.

Typical Visit

1.5–2 hours for the West Gate short route; 3–4 hours for highlights; 5–6 hours for the full lake circuit.

02City Guide

Donghai Island

东海岛

All Ages

Admission

Island and beach access: free; water activities and camping may charge separately.

Typical Visit

2–3 hours for Longhaitian Beach; one day for the island route; two days with camping or Naozhou Island.

03City Guide

Longhaitian Island

龙海天岛

All Ages

Admission

Beach entry: free; water activities, camping and washing services may charge separately.

Typical Visit

2–3 hours for the beach; one day with island sights; two days with camping and Naozhou Island.

04City Guide

Naozhou Island

硇洲岛

All Ages

Admission

Island access: free; Turtle City: CNY 5.

Typical Visit

4–5 hours for key northeastern sights; one day for the circuit; two days with shore activities.

05City Guide

Naozhou Lighthouse

硇洲灯塔

All Ages

Admission

Exterior viewing: free; do not rely on tower entry as part of the visit.

Typical Visit

20–40 minutes for the exterior; 3–4 hours with Turtle City and Nayan rocky shore.

06City Guide

Naozhou Island Volcanic Rock Coast

硇洲岛火山岩海岸

All Ages

Admission

Coast access: free; Turtle City: CNY 5.

Typical Visit

3–4 hours for Nayan rocky shore and Turtle City; one day for the coastal circuit; two days with shore activities.

07Historic Walk

Songhuang Well

宋皇井

All Ages

Admission

Free entry.

Typical Visit

Around 10 minutes as a heritage stop; combine it with other Naozhou Island sights.

08City Guide

Techeng Island

特呈岛

All Ages

Admission

Island entry: free; pay only for the ferry and optional services.

Typical Visit

3–4 hours for a short visit; one day for the circuit; two days with shore activities and boat trips.

09City Guide

Techeng Island Mangrove Wetland Park

特呈岛红树林湿地公园

All Ages

Admission

Free entry.

Typical Visit

1–2 hours for the boardwalk; half a day with other island stops; two days with shore activities.

10City Guide

Nansan Island

南三岛

All Ages

Admission

Island entry: free; shore activities, e-bike rental and seafood cost extra.

Typical Visit

3–4 hours for a coast-and-seafood sampler; a full day for shore activity, sunset and Jinghai Palace.

11City Guide

Jinsha Bay Beach

金沙湾海滨浴场

All Ages

Admission

Free entry; showers and lockers may charge separately.

Typical Visit

2 hours for the lighthouse and beach; half a day for the promenade, boardwalk and sunset.

12Food District

Chikan Old Street

赤坎老街

All Ages

Admission

The district is free; some exhibition halls may be closed on Mondays.

Typical Visit

2 hours for the core arcade-and-wharf loop; half a day with museums, wharves and food stops.

13Historic Walk

Former French Consulate of Guangzhouwan

广州湾法国公使署旧址

All Ages

Admission

Free entry with ID-card registration.

Typical Visit

30–40 minutes for the building; 1.5–2 hours with the surrounding French-style district.

14Historic Walk

Former French Police Station of Guangzhouwan

广州湾法国警察署旧址

All Ages

Admission

Exterior district walk: free; no separate ticket or interior visit is assumed.

Typical Visit

About 30 minutes as an exterior stop; half a day as part of the French-style district walk.

15Built Heritage

French Quarter Street

法国风情街

All Ages

Admission

Open district streets: free; individual buildings keep their own entry rules.

Typical Visit

1–2 hours for the core building loop; half a day with Seaside Park and Xiashan Old Street.

16Historic Walk

Zhanjiang Museum

湛江博物馆

All Ages

Admission

Free admission with ID-card entry.

Typical Visit

1 hour for the building, first floor and stamp; 2–3 hours for all floors and outdoor areas.

17Historic Walk

Cunjin Bridge Park

寸金桥公园

All Ages

Admission

Park entry: free; the zoo and children's park charge separately.

Typical Visit

1 hour for the bridge-and-lake loop; 2–3 hours with Xianxi Garden, the memorial spaces and zoo.

18City Guide

Zhanjiang Bay Bridge

湛江湾大桥

All Ages

Admission

Free to use.

Typical Visit

1 hour for the bridge-bottom and full-span views; half a day to evening with Jinsha Bay sunset and lights.

19Food District

Leizhou Ancient City

雷州古城

All Ages

Admission

Old-city streets, West Lake Park and Sanyuan Pagoda Park: free; individual venues keep their own entry rules.

Typical Visit

Half a day for the core old-city line; one day with Leizu Ancestral Hall and Maodegong Drum Town; two days with outlying villages and coast.

20Historic Walk

Leizhou West Lake Park

雷州西湖公园

All Ages

Admission

Free entry.

Typical Visit

30–60 minutes for the lakeside core; 1.5–2 hours with the Song Garden and nearby city sights.

21Historic Walk

Leizhou Museum

雷州博物馆

All Ages

Admission

Free admission with reservation and valid ID.

Typical Visit

30–60 minutes for the stone dogs and stamp point; 2–3 hours for all galleries and a West Lake route.

22City Guide

Sanyuan Pagoda Park

三元塔公园

All Ages

Admission

Park entry: free; do not plan on tower access.

Typical Visit

30–60 minutes for the pagoda-and-gate route; 1.5–2 hours with the museum, West Lake and Qujie.

23Historic Walk

Leizu Ancestral Hall

雷祖祠

All Ages

Admission

CNY 20; usually free on the first and fifteenth lunar days and during periods such as Spring Festival.

Typical Visit

1 hour for the three-hall core; 1.5–2 hours for the inscriptions, stone figures and courtyards.

24Built Heritage

Tianning Temple

天宁寺

All Ages

Admission

Temple entry: free; tower access, when available, has a separate CNY 50 reference charge.

Typical Visit

20–30 minutes for the temple; 2–3 hours as part of the museum, West Lake, pagoda and Qujie route.

25City Guide

Denglou Cape

灯楼角

All Ages

Admission

Free entry; formal parking may charge CNY 10–20 per day.

Typical Visit

2–3 hours for the lighthouse and confluence line; a full day with Nanji Village and the wind-turbine coast.

26City Guide

Xuwen Ancient Port

徐闻古港

All Ages

Admission

Free entry.

Typical Visit

30–60 minutes for the port core; 2–3 hours with mangroves, Erqiao Village and the coconut path.

27City Guide

Dahan Sand Dunes Tourist Area

大汉三墩旅游区

All Ages

Admission

Free entry; entrance parking is free.

Typical Visit

30–60 minutes for the port core; half a day for wetlands, tidal flats and sunset; two days with Denglou Cape or the Pineapple Sea.