Zhongshan

中山|HeritageCoastMountainsHot Springs

At a Glance

Visa Policy
Plan visa or transit eligibility by your China entry route
Best Season
Oct-Apr for cooler heritage, mountain and coastal walking; summer needs heat, rain and sun planning
Climate
Humid subtropical climate with hot, wet summers and weather-sensitive mountain, coast and hot-spring activities

Top Attractions

01Historic Walk

Sun Yat-sen Former Residence Memorial Museum

孙中山故居纪念馆

All Ages

Admission

Free.

Typical Visit

1–1.5 hours for the former residence and main galleries; 2–3 hours for a fuller memorial-area visit.

02Historic Walk

Sun Yat-sen Hometown Tourist Area

孙中山故里旅游区

All Ages

Admission

Free; Zhongshan Film City has a separate ticket.

Typical Visit

About 1.5 hours for a quick visit; 3–4 hours for the heritage area plus Film City.

03City Guide

Zhongshan Film City

中山影视城

All Ages

Admission

Early-bird daytime tickets about CNY 15; all-day tickets around CNY 29.9–39.9; night tickets around CNY 19.9–39.9; prices vary by activity.

Typical Visit

2–3 hours for a quick circuit; 4–5 hours for a fuller visit; 2–3 hours for a night route.

04City Guide

Zhongshan Zhan Garden

中山詹园

All Ages

Admission

On-site adult ticket about CNY 60; online group-buy tickets around CNY 50; children and older visitors usually pay half price.

Typical Visit

1–1.5 hours for a quick walk; 2–3 hours with the opera stage, bonsai garden and rear-hill viewpoint.

05City Guide

Zhongshan Hot Spring Resort

中山温泉

All Ages

Admission

Regular adult day ticket around CNY 110; promotional prices may start around CNY 60; children under 1.2 m usually free.

Typical Visit

3–4 hours for a half-day spa visit; two days and one night for a stay with nearby village visits.

06City Guide

Quanyan Hot Spring

泉眼温泉

All Ages

Admission

Five-hour and 18-hour tickets; 18-hour tickets around CNY 75–135 on ordinary days, with holiday packages around CNY 200–500 and possible accommodation and meals.

Typical Visit

5–6 hours for a half-day visit; use the full 18-hour package for an overnight stay.

07Food District

Sunwen West Road Pedestrian Street

孙文西路步行街

All Ages

Admission

Free entry; shops and venues set their own prices.

Typical Visit

About 1.5 hours for a short walk; 3–3.5 hours for a fuller route; about 2 hours in the evening.

08Historic Walk

Zhongshan Museum

中山市博物馆

All Ages

Admission

Free; individual visitors usually do not need a reservation; groups should follow the museum's reservation rules.

Typical Visit

About 1.5 hours for a quick visit; 2.5–3 hours for the galleries and outdoor garden.

09City Guide

Qijiang Park

岐江公园

All Ages

Admission

Free entry to the park; indoor venues such as Zhongshan Art Museum keep separate schedules.

Typical Visit

About 1 hour for a quick walk; 2–2.5 hours for a fuller visit; about 2 hours for the evening route.

10City Guide

Wugui Mountain

五桂山

Adults Focused

Admission

Most outdoor trails and parks are free; separately operated sites such as Xiaoyaogu require their own tickets.

Typical Visit

1.5–2 hours for Longkeng; 5–6 hours for Baiguding; about 2.5 hours on foot for Qixi Village.

11Food District

Yakou Village

崖口村

All Ages

Admission

Free entry; cafés, restaurants and indoor displays set their own prices and hours.

Typical Visit

3–4 hours for a short rice-field route; 6–8 hours for rice fields and coast; 2–3 hours for an evening dike visit.

12City Guide

Xiaoyaogu Scenic Area

逍遥谷

All Ages

Admission

Adult tickets around CNY 20–38; children under 1.2 m free but swimming requires an extra CNY 18; children 1.2–1.5 m usually pay half price.

Typical Visit

1.5–2 hours for the family water route; 2.5–3 hours for creek exploration; half a day to a full day for group activities.