[2025 Dongguan Attraction] Travel Guide for Sea Battle Museum (Updated Apr)

"I sing a love song, walking through Guancheng, the moonlight sprinkles on the Dongjiang River, and longing drifts..." 🎶 A song "Dongguan Love Song" gently tells of Dongguan's tenderness and romance. In March, I embarked on a journey with longing for this city, and I had a wonderful time. Now, I'll share this guide with you 👇 Transportation Guide ✈️ Airplane: You can first arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport or Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, and then transfer to Dongguan by intercity rail or bus. The transportation connections are convenient. 🚄 High-speed Rail: Dongguan has multiple high-speed rail stations, such as Humen Station and Dongguan Station, which are closely connected to major cities. After exiting the station, you can take a bus, subway, or taxi to the scenic spots. 🚌 City Transportation: Dongguan's subway covers major areas, and the bus routes are also well-developed, making travel convenient. You can also ride shared bikes and freely shuttle through the streets and alleys. Detailed Itinerary 🗺 Day 1: Keyuan Garden - Xichenglou Street - Xiaba Fang Morning: Visit Keyuan Garden, one of the four famous gardens in Lingnan. The pavilions, terraces, towers, mountains, waters, bridges, and pavilions are scattered in an orderly manner, with picturesque scenery everywhere, fully demonstrating the exquisite and delicate features of Lingnan gardens 🌳. Noon: Taste Dongguan's specialty snack, Guancheng wonton noodles, on Xichenglou Street. Thin noodles are paired with delicious wontons in a rich soup. One bite is super satisfying. Afternoon: Stroll along Xichenglou Street, experience the ancient arcade buildings, and visit specialty shops. In the evening, head to Xiaba Fang, a gathering place for literary and artistic youth. There are many unique bars and restaurants. When night falls, the lights are dim and the atmosphere is perfect. 🗺 Day 2: Songshan Lake - Huawei European Town Morning: Come to Songshan Lake, rent a bicycle, and ride along the lake, enjoying the beautiful scenery. In March, spring flowers bloom, and the sea of flowers by the lake is colorful and charming 🌸. Noon: Taste Baisha Oil Duck at a restaurant near Songshan Lake. It is salty, fragrant, and delicious, with firm meat. Afternoon: Visit Huawei European Town. The European-style buildings are magnificent. Take a small train through it, as if you are in a European fairy tale world. 🗺 Day 3: Guanyin Mountain National Forest Park - Return Trip Morning: Go to Guanyin Mountain National Forest Park, climb the mountain to pray for blessings, and enjoy the natural scenery. The mountain is densely forested with fresh air, and there are all kinds of strange-shaped stones, full of fun. Noon: Eat Daojiao Meatball Congee near the scenic area. The meatballs are springy, and the congee is fragrant and rich. Afternoon: Prepare for the return trip with beautiful memories. 9 Must-See Attractions 1. Keyuan Garden: A gem of Lingnan gardens, full of artistic atmosphere. 2. Xichenglou Street: Experience the historical charm of Dongguan and taste local specialties. 3. Xiaba Fang: An artistic district where you can enjoy the romantic nightlife. 4. Songshan Lake: Beautiful natural scenery, suitable for cycling and walking. 5. Huawei European Town: European architectural style, perfect for taking photos. 6. Guanyin Mountain National Forest Park: A place for praying for blessings, with rich natural landscapes. 7. Yinping Mountain Forest Park: The highest peak in Dongguan, a good place for mountain climbing. 8. Opium War Museum: Learn about the history of the Opium War and receive patriotic education. 9. Huayang Lake National Wetland Park: Unique wetland landscape and beautiful ecological environment. Local Food Recommendations 1. Guancheng Wonton Noodles: Chewy noodles, delicious wontons, and rich soup. 2. Baisha Oil Duck: Salty and delicious, can be steamed or fried. 3. Daojiao Meatball Congee: Crispy meatballs and delicious congee. 4. Tangxia Braised Goose: Flavorful and tender goose meat. 5. Tangbushuai: Soft, glutinous, sweet, and chewy. 6. Dongguan Sausage: Short, thick, and cute, with a rich aroma. Can be eaten directly or used in dishes. Accommodation Recommendations 🏨 Guancheng: Close to Keyuan Garden, Xichenglou Street, and other attractions, convenient for travel, with many choices of hotels and homestays. Dongguan Yingbin Hotel, for example, has an elegant environment and attentive service. 🏨 Songshan Lake: Beautiful scenery, suitable for leisure vacations. Hyatt Regency Dongguan Songshan Lake allows you to enjoy the lake view and has complete facilities. 🏨 Humen: Convenient transportation, with many surrounding attractions. For example, Mission Hills Resort Dongguan has a high cost performance ratio. Travel Tips 1. The temperature in Dongguan gradually rises in March, but the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, so you can bring a light jacket 🧥. 2. Some attractions require advance reservations, such as Huawei European Town, so plan ahead. 3. When tasting food, you can go to old restaurants frequented by locals for a more authentic taste. 4. Pay attention to traffic safety and obey traffic rules when cycling around Songshan Lake. 5. The hiking trail on Guanyin Mountain is long, so wear comfortable sports shoes.

⚓The Naval Museum is an amazing place that displays naval battle scenes and historical relics from the Opium War period. When I stepped into this museum, I felt as if I had traveled back to that era full of war and romance. The ship models, weapons and equipment, and battle strategies of the time are displayed here, allowing me to feel the intensity and power of that historical battle. ⚔️🚢💥 In the museum's exhibits, I saw a lot of historical materials and stories about the Opium War. I learned that the war broke out due to a trade dispute between China and Britain, and had a huge impact on Dongguan, an important port city. I saw the strategic maps and tactical layouts of the time, which gave me a deeper understanding of the complexity and impact of this war. 🌊🌍🗺️ I also visited some simulated scenes in the museum, which allowed me to feel the battle atmosphere at that time. I entered a simulated ship and stood on a virtual battle deck. This immersive experience made me feel nervous and exciting, as if I was on a real battlefield. This was a way for me to gain a deeper understanding of the Opium Wars, and it also made me feel respect and gratitude for the warriors of that time. ⚓🔥😮 The Naval War Museum gave me a valuable opportunity to relive and understand the historical events of the Opium War. The displays and experiences here gave me a deeper understanding of the wars and brave soldiers of that era. So, if you want to explore the treasures of history, don’t miss the Dongguan Naval Battle Museum. Let us create beautiful memories together in this historical treasure house full of battle scenes! ⚓🔫🏛️ #Greater Bay Area Attractions

Located in Humen, Dongguan, Guangdong Province, it faces the sea and looks like a fortress. After entering, you will see a large square metal object in the middle pavilion with 1840-1842 engraved on it, which are the days when the Opium War took place. The museum displays pictures, artifacts, videos and scene reconstructions related to the Opium War, which will increase your knowledge of the war. What’s even more special is that this place is not only a museum, but also the relics of the events of that year, including Lin Zechu’s opium-burning pool and artillery position, which are worth visiting. Address: No. 88 Jiefang Road, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province, China Postal Code 523900 #Overseas Travel #ChinaTravel #Guangdong Province #Dongguan #Humen #Naval War Museum

🤎Heroes Land, Gate of Awakening🤎 Come to Humen, a small tourist destination in Guangdong Humen Town in Dongguan City is famous for the Humen Opium Destruction There are not many tourists, but it has a deep historical heritage It's very close from Guangzhou and Shenzhen🚗 It takes about 1 hour to drive directly to the destination, which is very suitable for weekend self-driving tours. ✨Humen One-Day Tour Route 📍Nishuiliugui Village Fort In the morning, we will go to Baisha Village, a very unique village. Built during the Chongzhen period of the late Ming Dynasty, the entire complex is square in shape. Surrounded by the village protection river, it is also called Baisha Shuiwei Village. The buildings are well preserved. 📍Lin Zexu's former site of destroying opium Humen's landmark building, open to the public free of charge The Lin Zexu Memorial Hall and the Opium War Museum are both here The cultural relics here are super shocking, and you can also see the original memorial of Lin Zexu📜 Walking through the ruins of the opium-burning pool is like walking into a history textbook 📍Zhixin Park The former site of Humen Hospital is also here Opposite is the Taiping Handbag Factory Exhibition Hall, which you can visit along the way. 📍Naval War Museum It is also a must-see museum in Humen, with very rich content! It really presents the entire modern history vividly. After watching it, I have a deeper understanding of the Opium War 📍Weiyuan Fort After that, we continued to walk to Weiyuan Fort, where the Qing Dynasty forts were well preserved. 26 hidden gun positions are neatly arranged at the narrowest part of the Pearl River Estuary The sea breeze blows, and you can truly appreciate the importance of the "Golden Lock and Copper Gate" in the past From Weiyuan Fort, you can see the Humen Bridge from a distance, which is very spectacular. ✨Food If you are tired of shopping, you can go to 📍Humenzhai Food Street, which is full of fireworks~ You must try Yongfa BBQ's traditional roast goose! 🔥 There are also various Humen snacks and delicacies, such as Humen shrimp fried dough, goose rice... Coffee lovers also had a good coffee 📍Heeea D Coffee Special blend ☕️ Dingguagua tastes very good!

📍Itinerary Introduction: 2 days and 1 night in Humen Town, Dongguan City 🚩Travel Route: Naval Battle Museum ➡️ Weiyuan Fort ➡️ Zhixin Park ➡️ Taiping Handbag Factory Exhibition Hall ➡️ Lin Zexu Memorial Hall 🏖️Check-in Spots: All of the above spots are great for taking photos 🚇Transportation: Hong Kong West Kowloon High-Speed Rail Station > Humen Station 📷Photo Spots: The locations of the above spots are all very photogenic 🏠Accommodation Recommendations: 1. Dongguan Wei Huang Hotel (Humen Park Wanda Plaza Branch)

Visiting Dongguan during the short holiday? Don't miss this one-day itinerary! Explore Dongguan with ease, experience the charm of the city, and make your holiday even more exciting! -------- Recommended attractions: ✨Songshan Lake Scenic Area: Here you can enjoy the picturesque scenery of Songhu Misty Rain, with every step revealing a new painting🖼️. 🏰Humen Fort: The third gate after the Opium Destruction at Humen, where the weight of history and the grandeur of the scenery coexist🌊. 🏛️Naval Battle Museum: Not only can you relive the thrilling naval battles, but you can also explore the beautiful scenery🌴. -------- **Notes**: 🚗 You can take a taxi or subway from the airport to the city center. Transportation is convenient, but be sure to avoid rush hour. 🎁 Dongguan has a wide variety of local specialties, but be sure to shop around to avoid being overcharged. 🎉 Experience the local morning tea culture, and enjoy a leisurely time. 👫 Respect local customs, avoid making loud noises in public places, and travel in a civilized manner. -------- Dongguan is a city worth exploring in depth, and we hope this guide will help you create unforgettable memories here!

It is only an hour's drive from Guangzhou, and you can take your kids to Dongguan in one day. This time we chose to come to Humen, not only to take the kids for a walk, but also to let them learn about history and culture, and have a study tour~ About the attractions: Naval Battle Museum: Free admission, closed on Tuesdays. There are 3 exhibition halls where you can learn about the various equipment and historical reasons for the Opium War, which is very impressive! Weiyuan Fort: About 2 km ahead of the Naval Battle Museum is Weiyuan Fort, where you can enjoy the sea breeze, see the Humen Bridge, and take pictures. Lin Zexu Memorial Hall: Learn about the life of Lin Zexu, the hero of the Opium War. Closed on Mondays, don't run out of space. About food: Yongfa Roast Goose Restaurant: Authentic Dongguan roast goose, tastes good.

#100 Ways to Travel I went to Dongguan with my children during the summer holidays. Why not visit the Humen Naval War Museum? This museum is located near the former site of Weiyuan Fortress on the east coast of Humen Haikou, Dongguan City. When you go to the door, you will see the Naval War Museum. When you enter, you will see a three-dimensional square iron engraved with 1840 locked by chains. Then you can enter the different exhibition halls to visit, mainly recording the naval battle at that time. And it's really straight to the point. #Dongguan Travel #Dongguan Humen Good Places #Naval War Museum

#Guangzhou Attractions A bridge separates it from Guangzhou The name "Humen" is inseparable from China's modern history Because it is located at the mouth of the Pearl River⛵️ Lin Zexu destroyed opium at Humen Guan Tianpei's bloody battle at Humen Fort and other major events⚔️ Witnessed our nation's Opium War Resisting the British foreign enemies and other backward and humiliating past🩸 . Although almost 200 years have passed But the exhibits in the Naval Museum are still very shocking Plus the now prosperous and busy Pearl River Estuary🛳️ The waves are so calm Humen Bridge is full of traffic every day🌁 Close your eyes and face the sea breeze There will still be a sense of conflict and time travel🌊 . 【💡Recommended tour routes】 After arriving at the parking lot of Weiyuan Tourist Area, Along the Humen Ring Road, you will pass by the following when entering the Fort Site: Former site of the Qing army barracks ➡️ Weiyuan Fort ➡️ Muzzle-loading smoothbore iron cannon- Dongyingmen Site➡️Big Square➡️Naval Battle Museum- (Back up the mountain) Jingyuan Fort ➡️Open-air gun positions, etc. . 【🗺️History Review】 The former sites of Humen Fort are located on both sides of the Pearl River Estuary In Dajiaoshan, Wushan and Dahushan It was Guan Tianpei, a patriotic general during the Opium War. The place where we persisted in fighting against the British invaders📍 . After Lin Zexu destroyed the opium, he and Admiral Guan Tianpei Mobilize the people to prepare for defense, strengthen and build 11 new forts Set up more than 300 cannons 🔥 Most of the forts are built with stone, ash, sand and yellow mud. Weiyuan Fort is still well preserved. It is built of granite with a total length of 360 and a height of 45 meters. There are 25 gun positions in total💣 Each gun position is 2.9 meters high, 4.2 meters wide and 6.6 meters deep . February 25, 1841 🕰️ Charles Elliot, British Trade Supervisor in China Led 18 warships to attack Humen Fort Guan Tianpei led the way and fought to the death They repelled the British army many times, but they never received any reinforcements. Persisted until night, but was outnumbered 🗡️ Guan Tianpei and more than 400 of his followers died heroically . . 【🔍Game Information】 Location: Humen Fort Tickets: Free, free of charge Address: Humen Bridge (Ring Island Road), Shajiao Mountain, Nanmian Village, Humen Town, Dongguan City Note for self-driving: Get off the Humen Bridge approach bridge at Weiyuan Toll Station on the Dongguan-Foshan Expressway Opening hours: 8:30-17:30 all year round Recommended time: 2-3 hours (including the Naval Museum) .

The Naval War Museum located in Humen Town, Dongguan City is one of the museums in Dongguan City that displays the history of the Opium War to visitors. This museum, located near Weiyuan Fort, preserves historical materials related to the Opium War. This visit gave me a deeper understanding of the Opium War in Chinese history. The museum displays the historical background, events and impacts of the time, prompting me to reflect on this period of history. During the visit, I deeply felt the profound impact of this war on China. The Opium War resulted in the infringement of China's territorial integrity and dealt a severe blow to China's national dignity and national self-esteem. This history reminds us of the importance of defending our national sovereignty and dignity. After visiting the Naval Museum, I have a more comprehensive understanding of the history of the Opium War. This visit made me cherish and love peace more. I hope that such museums can exist forever, so that more people can understand history, think about reality, and work to promote peace and the progress of human civilization. #Greater Bay Area must-visit check-in spots

Address: No. 88 Jiefang Road, Humen Town, Dongguan City, Guangdong Province Attraction introduction: The Naval Battle Museum is located near the Weiyuan Fort in Humen Haikou. It is a museum that combines thematic and historical sites. The memorial complex consists of an exhibition building, an oath square, a sea-viewing embankment, etc. The "Opium War Naval Battle Exhibition" and the "Humen Naval Battle" diorama are the museum's basic exhibits. The Naval Battle Museum is an important part of the Humen Fort Patriotism Education Base. Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 8:30-17:30 (Winter vacation: 8:00-17:30, Summer vacation 8:30-18:00, Legal holidays 8:00-17:30), Reservations and admission are stopped at 17:00, During summer vacation: Reservations and admission are stopped at 17:30. The winter and summer vacations are subject to the time announced by the Dongguan Municipal Education Bureau each year. The exhibition building is closed for inspection and maintenance on Tuesdays (except national holidays), and other areas are open as usual. Tickets: Free to visit, just make an appointment in advance on WeChat official account Travel experience: Weiyuan Fort in Humen was once one of the battlefields of the Opium War a hundred years ago. It’s also very emotional to look at it! How many Chinese people sacrificed their precious lives here to defend their country. We really have to thank the countless martyrs who sacrificed their lives here to defend our country. Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 #Local travel #Good place for families #familytravel #Guangdong #Dongguan #Humen

Transportation guide - take a taxi to Humen Station and then take the high-speed rail to Shenzhen North for HK$40 Local attractions - Humen Town Government Service Center Hotel－Bafang Hotel Huanghe Fashion City Branch Food and Restaurants - Poker Patrassa Road Shopping Guide - Wholesale Clothing Fashion