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Naozhou Island
Spend 1 day for the lighthouse, beach and turtle centre; add a night if you want to bike the island at leisure.
Naozhou Island is a 10 km × 6 km rocky island off Zhanjiang, Guangdong. Main sights – lighthouse, Sea Turtle City and Nayan Bay Beach – fit in a day, but the quiet roads and farms reward a relaxed bike ride and an overnight stay.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- CNY
- Best months
- Oct–Mar
- avoid Jun–Aug
- Airport
- ZHA
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
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.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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
Emergency numbers for Naozhou Island110 ▾
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 Naozhou Island, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch traffic on narrow roads and keep an eye on tide schedules at beaches.
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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.
- AirportZHA Zhanjiang Airport (Bus to Dongnan Harbor, then ferry to Naozhou).
- Getting aroundMini‑taxi (three‑wheeled) ¥20 (≈ US$3) per ride; bicycles are popular and easy on the flat roads.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Mini‑taxi ride¥20 (≈ US$3)
- Museum or sight ticketNayan Bay Beach entry¥5 (≈ under US$1)
- Budget bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomCN¥100 (≈ US$14)
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomCN¥150 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedBudget hotel room, a night, per roomCN¥200 (≈ US$30)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget CN¥400 (≈ US$60) · Mid CN¥600 (≈ US$85) · High CN¥900 (≈ US$130)
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
- ZHA Zhanjiang Airport (Bus to Dongnan Harbor, then ferry to Naozhou)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Feb
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Mar
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Apr
not flagged
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
May
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Nov
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Dec
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Best: Oct–Mar. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Naozhou Island: 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
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Feb
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Mar
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Apr
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
12 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
13 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
13 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11 rd
Oct
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 rd
Nov
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Dec
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 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
Mini‑taxi (three‑wheeled) ¥20 per ride; bicycles are popular and easy on the flat roads.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Donghai Island
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Ferry to Naozhou, then bridge to Donghai (check bridge status)
Larger beaches and more shops; good for a second day.
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.
Local hotels
Rooms from ¥100 per night
Airbnb
Various houses across the island
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
- ¥400–600 (≈ US$60–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥600–900 (≈ US$85–130) excl. bed
- High
- ¥900 (≈ US$130)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget hotel room1 × 1 night × CN¥150 | CN¥150 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × CN¥600 | CN¥1,200 |
| Ferry foot passenger (round‑trip)2 × CN¥20 | CN¥40 |
| Mini‑taxi rides (day)2 × CN¥30 | CN¥60 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | CN¥145 |
| Trip total≈ CN¥798 per person per day, bed included | CN¥1,595≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in CNY; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Ferry (one‑way, foot passenger) | ¥11–16 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Mini‑taxi ride | ¥20 (≈ US$3) |
| Nayan Bay Beach entry | ¥5 (≈ under US$1) |
| Sea Turtle City entry | ¥5 (≈ under US$1) |
| Budget hotel room | ¥100 (≈ US$14)+ |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 119
- Ambulance
- 120
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire119
- Ambulance120
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ferry Zhanjiang → Naozhou (foot): ¥11–16 (≈ US$2–3) one‑way, 07:00–≈17:00¥11–16 (≈ US$2–3) one‑way, 7:00 AM–≈5:00 PM
- Mini‑taxi around island: ¥20 (≈ US$3) per ride
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 Naozhou Island. 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–Mar · avoid Jun–Aug · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 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
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