No need to go abroad!! Top-level water playgrounds around Guangzhou and Shenzhen
by EmmaMcKenzie45
Jun 7, 2025
Took the kids to Yangjiang for a trip, and it was simply amazing! Please keep this nanny-level guide~✨
🚗【Transportation Guide】
📍Self-drive: About 3 hours from Guangzhou directly
📍High-speed rail: Guangzhou South → Yangjiang Station (3.5h), then a 30-minute taxi ride
The sunset along the way is truly breathtaking! Recommend bringing some snacks~🍿
🌈【Itinerary】
Day 1
🏛️ Guangdong Maritime Silk Road Museum
📌 Address: South Sea No.1 Avenue West, Trial Zone, Hailing Island, Yangjiang City
⏰ Hours: 9:00-17:30
💰 Tickets: 72 RMB/adult, 36 RMB/child
Must-see "South Sea No.1" Song Dynasty shipwreck! Over ten thousand millennium-old artifacts are super impressive👀 The 3D exhibition hall is perfect for kids' educational fun~
🏖️ Ten-Mile Silver Beach
📌 Address: South Coast of Hailing Island
Blue sea, blue sky, white sandy beach🌊 Water activities are very rich! Sailing, jet skiing, kayaking... kids won’t want to leave😆
🌊 Dajiao Bay
📌 Address: Zha Po Town, Hailing Island
⏰ Hours: 8:00-18:30
💰 Tickets: 56 RMB/person (free for under 1.2m)
5A scenic area with excellent water quality! 🏊 Swimming & surfing both available! Recommend bringing swim rings and water guns🔫
Day 2
⛰️ Tianlu Mountain Sea View Scenic Area
📌 Address: Southwest of Hailing Island
360° unbeatable sea views🌅 Perfect for photos! Remember to wear comfortable shoes👟
🍢 Fisherman’s Style Street
All kinds of authentic snacks available! Must-try pig intestine rolls, cuttlefish cakes... eat to your heart’s content for about 30 RMB per person😋
🐟 Zha Po Fishing Port
Busiest at dawn and dusk! Buy seafood with clear pricing~ Mantis shrimp at 35 RMB/jin is very cost-effective🦐
🍱【Must-Eat Foods】
🦐 Salt and Pepper Mantis Shrimp: Crispy and delicious
🍚 Goose Rice: Unique smoky flavor from firewood stove
🐔 White Cut Chicken: Perfect with sand ginger dipping sauce
🦀 Fresh Seafood: Recommended at Zha Po Seafood Market
⚠️【Notes】
✅ Book rooms 7 days in advance during peak season (Dajiao Bay hotels recommended)
✅ Essentials: SPF 50+ sunscreen + sun umbrella
✅ Renting an electric scooter to circle the island is super convenient at 60 RMB/day
✅ When buying seafood, choose live ones! Compare prices at three places
Yangjiang is truly the top choice for family trips! Will come back next time to collect seashells🐚
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