The charm of Zhuhai
3 min readCHINA’S MARITIME ALLURE DISTILLED
The farthest one in the Wanshan Archipelago, Miaowan has been known for its illusive beauty and mystery. Anonymity is what this “lost world”has going for it, stealing your heart and making you want to return soon, for the soothing caress of the salty air, the pristine water at the Xiafengwan bathing beach, and the gentle rustle of the sea sprays lilting in the welcome summer breeze.
CRYSTAL-CLEAR MIAOWAN
The Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, consisting of entertainment facilities, amusement rides, performances, high-tech experiences and animal watching as well as the dolphin-themed hotel with 1,888 guest rooms, was opened in 2014.
WTA ELITE TROPHY
“Stefi”Graf displaying her stunning versatility across all playing surfaces with a spectacular show on the world’s longest sea-spanning bridge on November 5,2016.
ZHUHAI IS SPORTY
Sports have been well woven into the urban fabric of Zhuhai,adding fascinating color and variety to the city’s charisma,ranking Zhuhai in China’s first-tier of water sports and many other high-end outdoor sports events.Golfing,yachting,marathon,rock-climbing,car-racing,and tennis are all sports with a ready made community of participants right here in the city.With upstarts and established teams alike,competing in the country’s top sporting leagues,the city’s sporting life is rich and varied,and full of surprises.
SILKY GREENS
Golden Gulf Golf Resort,built on 500 hectares of reclaimed land,was put togetherby Scottish professional golfer Colin Montgomerie,in western Jinwan District.The natural topography of the terrain allows Colin Montgomerie to implant early Scottish golf course design elements into this fascinating seaside site.The cunning names of the course’s different zones:Troon,Turnberry,Nairn,fully demonstrate the designer’s wish to add flavor of his homeland to Asia.
SAIL INTO THE FUTURE
People living in the sun-drenched”City of a Hundred Islands”are born to ride the waves.The city’s unique marine resources and winding coastlines are ideal for professional training of yachting sports and water leisure.
A STROLL INTO THE PAST
Tong Shao-yi’s Former Residence
Situated on the highest terrain in Tangjiawan Village,Tong Shao-yi’s former residence leads you into a world of refreshing solemnity,purified by thrushes singing their hearts out.
The Tangjiawan area,north of the city center(Xiangzhou District),is an ideal place to enjoy the vibrant and rich city life in a profoundly cultural way.Beyond the famous”must-see”landmarks like Tong Shao-yi’s Gongle Yuan(”Paradise for All”)and his former residence,there’s much more that meets the eye and satisfies the soul.It only takes a leisurely walk through the nooks and crannies for all these well-kept secrets to reveal themselves.
LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL
The birthplace of a galaxy of illustrious individuals who changed the historical routes of contemporary and modern China,today’s Tangjiawan is drawing new inspiration from the city’s ambitious economic and educational development,and is experiencing a popularity boom.From the contented faces of the locals whiling away lazy afternoons in the lovely yard carpeted with delicate,rosy petals,one can be forgiven in making the assumption that the road’s humble inhabitants somehow take their privileged residence for granted.
QUAINTNESS AND ELEGANCE
Justifiably one of the city’s chicest neighborhoods,Shanfang Road is a vignette of the city’s cultural elegance and pride,brought alive and showcased in the texture of 21st century urban life.
CULTURAL ZHUHAI SHANFANG ROAD PROMENADE
The noise and excitement fades into tranquility as you walk the outer reaches of the road,like walking away from modern times into a simpler,slower life.Crowds are smaller,lines are shorter,and coffeehouse staff and pastry chefs have plenty of time to show off their products.