Zhuhai--The Romantic City

Author: Zhang Xianbin
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: The Zhuhai Airport, which has reached an internationally advanced level, currently connects with over 20 cities across the country. The Lingdingyang Sea Bridge to Hong Kong, the Guangzhou-Zhuhai Railway, and the Guangzhou-Zhuhai Expressway are under construction. In the near future, the framework of Zhuhai as an international metropolis will take shape, and the tourism industry will flourish with a bright future. Beautiful Zhuhai is welcoming domestic and international tourists with its endless charm! Zhuhai—emerging as a garden-like coastal tourist and resort city—is a dazzling pearl on the southern coast of the South China Sea. Located at the mouth of the Pearl River, it borders Macau and is connected to Hong Kong by water, being one of China's five special economic zones. Zhuhai boasts a beautiful natural environment, with clear mountains and waters, vast sea areas, and over 100 islands, earning it the reputation of the "City of a Hundred Islands." The city's planning and construction are ingenious, emphasizing tourism awareness, harmony with nature, elegance, and a modern seaside garden atmosphere. In 1991, Zhuhai was awarded one of the "Top 40 Tourist Destinations in China" by the China National Tourism Administration for its overall urban landscape. Zhuhai has over 300 types of tourist hotels, with an annual reception capacity of 7 million visitors, including more than 20 star-rated hotels. Most hotel designs feature garden villas, nestled among mountains and waters, creating a unique urban landscape. The city also has various conference centers and more than 10 exhibition halls, capable of hosting international conferences, various expos, and trade fairs. In Zhuhai, the annual International Aerospace Expo and the Zhuhai Film Festival are held, both of which have a significant impact both domestically and internationally. Zhuhai is also home to an international racing circuit, where annual international motor racing events are held, attracting a large number of car enthusiasts. The main tourist attractions in Zhuhai include the large-scale historical and cultural landscape of Yuanming New Garden, the Four Great Buddha Tourism Scenic Area, Pearl Paradise, Jiuzhou City, Zhuhai Fish Girl, Zhuxian Cave, Jin, and the Baiteng Lake Water. Projects under construction include an aquarium, an ocean park, and the Banzhangshan Urban Sightseeing Cableway.