Once you visit Zhuhai, you'll want to come back again
[Pushpin] Guishan Island is the closest island to downtown Zhuhai among the Wanshan Archipelago, attracting visitors with its azure waters, blue skies, fishing village charm, and rich historical culture.
🚉Transportation Guide
- By ferry: 🛳
- Zhuhai Xiangzhou Port: About 40-50 minutes, one-way ticket around ¥100/person (free for children under 6 or 1.2m tall).
- Shenzhen Shekou Port: About 50 minutes, ¥120/person.
- Guangzhou Nansha Port: About 90 minutes, ¥210/person.
- [Compass] It's recommended to book tickets 3-7 days in advance on the "Xiangzhou Port" official account or platforms like Trip.com**, as tickets sell out quickly during peak season.
- Island transportation:
- [Tricycle] Sightseeing bus: ¥30/person for island tour, or pay-per-section fishing village route (¥3-10/ride).
- [Bicycle] Bike rental: Requires ¥100-300 cash deposit, great for free exploration.
- Sunrise shuttle: Requires advance booking, ¥30/person, minimum 5 people.
✅Must-Visit Attractions
- No.1 Pier Lighthouse: [TokyoTower] The landmark of Guishan Island, perfect for photos.
- Guishan Warship Memorial Park: Commemorates the Wanshan Sea Battle history, with stunning sea views.
- Aimin Road: Known as "Little Jeju Island," ending with boundless sea views, 📸 great for photos.
- Wenchang Square: Learn about Wenchang's story, 🌄 breathtaking at dusk.
- Cliff Inscription Gallery: About 1km long, featuring calligraphy carvings and cultural vibes.
- Dolphin Bay Beach: 🏖 Stroll the beach and maybe spot wild dolphins.
- Beishan Reservoir: Half-mountain, half-sea viewpoint overlooking Hong Kong's Lantau Island.
- Trendy zebra crossing: [Drops] Artsy and fresh, ideal for street photography.
🍜Food Recommendations
- Seafood market: Pick fresh seafood at the pier market and have it cooked at restaurants (¥100-150/person).
- Must-try dishes: Stir-fried Guishan clams, Typhoon Shelter crab, steamed scallops with garlic vermicelli, mudskipper fish soup.
- Hong Kong-style cafes: 🥛 Silk-stock milk tea, 🍝 beef brisket noodles, shrimp wonton noodles.
- Night market BBQ: 🍢 Don't miss the seafood BBQ at Evening Breeze Market.
🏤Accommodation Tips
- Sea-view hotels: Recommended Zhonggui Island Resort Hotel and Jiuzhou Blue Coast, with great views.
- Unique B&Bs: Converted from fishermen's stone houses, like Liyuan·Zhonggui Island Resort Hotel, good value.
- [Camping] Stargazing experience: Try the Le Yu·Valley Campground for night camping🌌.
🚶♀️Recommended Itineraries
- Day trip: No.1 Pier Lighthouse → Guishan Warship Memorial Park → Cliff Inscriptions → Wenchang Square → Seafood market.
- Two-day trip:
- Day1: Sunset at Aimin Road → Island cycling → Seafood dinner.
- Day2: Sunrise at Beishan Reservoir → Dolphin Bay Beach → Go-karting.
⚠️Tips
- Sun protection: Strong UV on the island, bring sunscreen.
- Seasickness: [Medicine] Those prone to seasickness should prepare medicine.
- Best season: Summer for clear waters, 📸 great for photos; autumn/winter for cooler weather.