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Zhuhai珠海
Give Zhuhai 2 nights if you want the coast and a Macau border hop; 1 night if it is only a stop between Macau and Guangzhou.
Zhuhai is a Special Economic Zone on the Pearl River estuary, bordering Macau and about 150 km south of Guangzhou. It is greener and lower-rise than Shenzhen or Guangzhou, with a long seafront, a big seafood trade and 146 islands offshore. Most travellers use it as a border base for Macau or a quiet coastal break, not as a sightseeing city.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Oct–Dec, Mar–Apr
- avoid Jun–Sep (heat, humidity, typhoon season)
- Airports
- ZUH · MFM · HKG
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 7
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- China ↗Most nationalities need a visa, a unilateral visa-free entry (the list and end dates change) or the transit exemption below. Confirm your route on the official sites before you buy a ticket.
- China ↗Transit stay without a visa: up to 240 hours (10 days) for citizens of about 55 listed countries who pass through China to a third country or region, with a confirmed onward ticket and a stay inside the permitted area (Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei count as one area). It replaced the 144-hour rule in December 2024, which some older pages still quote. Use the transit lane at immigration, show the onward ticket, and check the current nationality list. Hong Kong and Macau count as separate regions; check whether your ticket qualifies.
- China ↗Foreign visitors must register their address with the police within 24 hours; hotels do it at check-in with your passport. Carry the original passport at all times: hotels, trains, museums, Tiananmen Square and police checks ask for it.
- China ↗Set up Alipay or WeChat Pay with a foreign card before you fly. QR payment is the default in shops, taxis and many stalls, and some places refuse cash or a foreign card. Carry cash as a backup.
- China ↗Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and many news sites are blocked. Use an eSIM with roaming (it routes through your home network) or install and test a VPN before you fly; VPN sites and app stores are hard to reach inside China, and only government-approved VPNs are officially permitted.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Zhuhai110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Zhuhai, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Alipay and WeChat Pay accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex cards; single payments over ¥200 (≈ US$30) carry a fee of about 3% on a foreign card (smaller ones…China-wide
- SIM or eSIMA roaming eSIM from outside China routes traffic through its home network, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN — the simplest setup.China-wide
- Tap waterNot for drinking from the tap; bottled water ¥2–5 (≈ under US$1), and kettles and free bottles in hotel rooms.China-wide
- TippingRestaurants: No tip; upmarket hotels add 10–15% service.China-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/C/I. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): fits. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.China-wide
- SafetyZhuhai is one of China's calmer big cities; the real risks are summer heat, typhoon-season ferry cancellations and unpriced bar tabs in Gongbei.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls.China-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire · 120 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums and palaces close on Mondays; the Forbidden City too (outside holidays).China-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportZUH Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (Domestic routes only; about 1 h to Gongbei by Airport Express bus, longer by public bus 207).
- Getting aroundBuses cover the city and cost a few yuan; taxis and ride-hailing are cheap by US or UK standards.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee¥20–40 (≈ US$3–6)
- Street or quick mealNoodle soup or rice plate¥20–45 (≈ US$3–7)
- Beerdraught in a bar / can at a convenience store¥25–50 (≈ US$4–7)¥5–10 (≈ US$1–2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxi¥20–30 (≈ US$3–5)
- Budget bedHostel or budget double, a night, per roomCN¥120 (≈ US$17)
- Mid-range bedHostel or budget double, a night, per roomCN¥220 (≈ US$35)
- High-end bedHostel or budget double, a night, per roomCN¥400 (≈ US$60)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥300 (≈ US$45) · Mid CN¥600 (≈ US$85) · High CN¥1,200 (≈ US$170)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ZUH Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (Domestic routes only; about 1 h to Gongbei by Airport Express bus, longer by public bus 207) · MFM Macau International Airport (Closest international gateway; Express Link coach to Gongbei in about 15 min, or a taxi in about 15 min) · HKG Hong Kong International Airport (Ferry to Jiuzhou port about 70 min, or HZMBus over the bridge to the Zhuhai port)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Feb
not flagged
20°C (67°F)67°F (20°C)
Mar
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Apr
Best
26°C (78°F)78°F (26°C)
May
not flagged
29°C (85°F)85°F (29°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (89°F)89°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
29°C (83°F)83°F (29°C)
Nov
Best
25°C (76°F)76°F (25°C)
Dec
Best
20°C (69°F)69°F (20°C)
Best: Mar–Apr, Oct–Dec. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) low), wettest Jun (19 rain days), driest Dec (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Zhuhai: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Feb
20°C (67°F)67°F (20°C)
14°C (58°F)58°F (14°C)
8 rd
Mar
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
17°C (62°F)62°F (17°C)
11 rd
Apr
26°C (78°F)78°F (26°C)
21°C (69°F)69°F (21°C)
13 rd
May
29°C (85°F)85°F (29°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (78°F)78°F (26°C)
19 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
18 rd
Aug
32°C (89°F)89°F (32°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14 rd
Oct
29°C (83°F)83°F (29°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 rd
Nov
25°C (76°F)76°F (25°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
6 rd
Dec
20°C (69°F)69°F (20°C)
15°C (58°F)58°F (15°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Buses cover the city and cost a few yuan; taxis and ride-hailing are cheap by US or UK standards. The Airport Express bus links ZUH with Xiangzhou and Gongbei. Ferries to the Wanshan Islands leave from Xiangzhou Port. Cross to Macau on foot at Gongbei or by bus over the Lotus Bridge to Hengqin.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Macau
goDoor to door: 30–60 min plus border queues
Walk across at Gongbei, or bus over the Lotus Bridge to Hengqin
Separate entry rules and currency; weekends can add an hour at immigration.
Wanshan Islands (Dong'ao, Wailingding, Guishan)
overnightDoor to door: 1–2 h by sea
Ferry from Xiangzhou Port
Beaches and seafood; carry cash, some islands have no ATMs.
Zhongshan
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus or car north
See things to do in Zhongshan.
Guangzhou
goDoor to door: 1.5–2.5 h
Intercity rail or coach
Provincial capital, about 150 km (93 mi) north; see the Guangzhou travel guide.Provincial capital, about 93 mi (150 km) north; see the Guangzhou travel guide.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Gongbei
Main tourist strip next to the Macau border: cheap hotels, street food, nightlife. Best for one night and an early crossing.
Jida
Coastal offices and high-end hotels between Gongbei and Xiangzhou; quiet, near the water.
Xiangzhou
Local shopping and government district; AEON and midrange hotels, good bus links.
Hengqin
New development near the Lotus Bridge crossing; resort-scale hotels, few street-level services.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥250–450 (≈ US$35–65) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥450–900 (≈ US$65–130) excl. bed
- High
- ¥900 (≈ US$130)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Midrange hotel double1 × 2 nights × CN¥450 | CN¥900 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × CN¥600 | CN¥2,400 |
| Airport Express bus, one way2 × CN¥25 · check | CN¥50 |
| Public bus ride2 × CN¥2 · check | CN¥4 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × CN¥150 | CN¥300 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥365 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥1,005 per person per day, bed included | CN¥4,019≈ US$600 |
2026 estimate in yuan; flights and intercity rail excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ¥20–40 (≈ US$3–6) |
| Noodle soup or rice plate | ¥20–45 (≈ US$3–7) |
| Beer: draught in a bar / can at a convenience store | ¥25–50 (≈ US$4–7) / ¥5–10 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Seafood meal at Wanzai Seafood StreetPick your own live seafood; agree the price first. | ¥100–250 (≈ US$14–35) per person |
| 5 km taxi | ¥20–30 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Airport Express bus to Gongbeicheck | ¥25 (≈ US$4) |
| Ferry to a Wanshan islandcheck | ¥80–160 (≈ US$12–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Typhoons are possible Jun–Sep; check warnings before island ferries.
- The 3-day SEZ visa on arrival is not guaranteed for every nationality — get a full Chinese visa in advance if unsure.
- Some islands have no ATMs: carry cash.
- Gongbei's Lianhua Lu bar strip has no posted prices in places; agree the total before you sit.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Zhuhai珠海
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请到这个地址To this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
Most countries: consulates-general in Guangzhou, embassies in Beijing. The US consulate-general is in Guangzhou (check).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport Express bus, ZUH → Gongbei: about ¥25 (≈ US$4), roughly 1 h (check)
- Taxi ZUH → Gongbei: about ¥130 (≈ US$19) (check)
- Ferry Xiangzhou Port → Wanshan island: ¥80–160 (≈ US$12–25), 1–2 h (check)
Say or show
- 你好 — Hello (nǐ hǎo)
- 谢谢 — Thank you (xièxie)
- 多少钱？ — How much is it? (duōshao qián)
- 可以刷卡吗？ — Can I pay by card? (kěyǐ shuākǎ ma)
- 洗手间在哪里？ — Where is the toilet? (xǐshǒujiān zài nǎlǐ)
- 我不要 — I don't want it (wǒ bú yào)
Cantonese is widely spoken alongside Mandarin.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Zhuhai. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Dec, Mar–Apr · avoid Jun–Sep (heat, humidity, typhoon season) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- officialZhuhai municipal government
- officialZhuhai Jinwan Airport
- secondaryWikivoyage: Zhuhai, revision 5320692 (CC BY-SA 4.0)