Zhuhai Attractions
Zhuhai lies to the west of the mouth of the Xijiang river, just north of Macau.
Zhuhai's historical town center embraces 104 small islands which have much to offer in the way of leisure activities and beautiful scenery.
Until the mid-1900s Zhuhai was just a minor township forming part of a larger town. It was 1953 before it became administratively autonomous. In 1979 central government decided to establish a Special Economic Zone here; this meant a freer economic policy and a more flexible form of administration. Since then Zhuhai has enjoyed enormous economic and urban growth.
Zhuhai's historical town center embraces 104 small islands which have much to offer in the way of leisure activities and beautiful scenery.
Until the mid-1900s Zhuhai was just a minor township forming part of a larger town. It was 1953 before it became administratively autonomous. In 1979 central government decided to establish a Special Economic Zone here; this meant a freer economic policy and a more flexible form of administration. Since then Zhuhai has enjoyed enormous economic and urban growth.
Beach Park
The Beach Park (Haibun Gongyuan) in the east-central part of the town lies in the shadow of Mount Shijingshan. It is also known as Incense Bay because at one time, before going out fishing, fishermen would burn incense here in order to seek the protection of the gods.
Today the beach with its fine silver sand offers much in the way of modern bathing facilities.
Today the beach with its fine silver sand offers much in the way of modern bathing facilities.
Stone Zoo
A popular place for outings and excursions is the ''Stone Zoo'', in the center of town west of Beach Park. Here visitors can see 22 stone formations shaped like animals, including elephants, rhinos, snakes and various other beasts.
