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Theme: A blend of Chinese and Western garden art with a royal vacation experience Suitable for: History architecture enthusiasts, photography lovers, family outings Features: Palace-style check-in + garden stroll + seaside leisure Morning: New Yuanming Palace · Recreating the glory of the imperial garden · Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM · Highlights: 1:1 scale replicas of classic buildings from Beijing’s Old Summer Palace, combining Qing Dynasty royal gardens with Western-style architecture. · Must-visit spots: ✅ Zhengda Guangming Hall: Modeled after the Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City, experience the atmosphere of an imperial court. ✅ Western-style Building Ruins Area: Replicas of European royal buildings like the Grand Fountain and Haiyan Hall, perfect for shooting palace-style photos. ✅ Fuhai Lake offers boat rides with views of the royal buildings’ reflections. · Tips: 👑 Free admission, recommended to arrive early to avoid crowds. 👑 Qing Dynasty costumes available for rent in the park for photos (about 50-100 RMB/hour). Noon: Palace-flavored lunch · Dining under the royal estate’s shade · Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM · Recommended places: 1. Palace restaurant inside New Yuanming Palace: Experience “imperial cuisine” style dishes (such as Eight Treasure Duck, Osmanthus Cake). 2. Nearby Huafa Mall business district: Choose “Zhuhai Bay No.1” or “Yulinxuan” Cantonese restaurants to enjoy exquisite Cantonese dim sum. Afternoon: Hengqin Lisun Innovation Square · Step into the “Royal Fantasy Theater” · Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM · Highlights: An entertainment complex combining technology and culture, recommended are the “Honor of Kings” theme park or the National Geographic Adventure Center, great for parent-child interaction. · Special experiences: ✅ Liongate Entertainment World: Hollywood movie-themed VR adventures, as if traveling through a fantasy kingdom. ✅ If you prefer natural gardens, detour to Mangzhou Wetland Park (ancient-style pavilions + wetland scenery, Jiangnan garden style). Evening: Zhuhai Grand Theatre & Lovers’ Road · Seaside “Royal Back Garden” · Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM · Route: Walk from Yeli Island (Sun and Moon Shell) along Lovers’ Road to Xiangzhou Port Beach. · Royal ambiance associations: 🌅 When the Sun and Moon Shell lights up, it looks like a palace on the sea. 🌊 Lovers’ Road is known as the “South Sea Imperial Path,” lined with palm trees and sea views like a royal vacation corridor. 🏯 Zhuhai Museum (new building): Architecture resembles a palace in the sky, overlooking mountains and sea (visit inside if time permits). Night: Palace night feast · Tangjiawan Ancient Town or Gongbei Night View · Option 1: Tangjiawan Ancient Town (6:30 PM - 8:00 PM) ✅ Lingnan ancestral halls and Republic-era Western-style buildings intertwine; lanterns at night create a “Little Lingnan Forbidden City.” ✅ Recommended “Tangjia Feast” to taste traditional Cantonese dishes. · Option 2: Gongbei Port Plaza + Night View ✅ Watch the dazzling “city gate” style architecture of Gongbei Port, with a distant view of Macau’s palace-style casinos (such as the Grand Lisboa Hotel). Trip Highlights Summary 1. Architectural aesthetics: From Qing royal garden replicas to modern seaside palaces, experience diverse “royal style” architecture. 2. Cultural fusion: One-stop experience of Chinese palace, Western ruins, Lingnan gardens, and modern technology. 3. Photography opportunities: Shoot palace costumes, island scenery, and night scenes all day long with various styles. Practical Tips · Transportation: Recommended to drive or take a taxi; travel time between spots is about 20-40 minutes; sightseeing buses run along the coastline. · Combo tickets: New Yuanming Palace is free; Lisun Innovation Square venues offer combo tickets (discounts available for online advance purchase). · Best season: Spring and autumn (October to April), avoid summer heat and typhoons. If you have more time · Extended experiences: ✅ Royal Hot Spring Resort: Tang Dynasty palace-style hot springs, experience “royal bathing.” ✅ Zhuhai Chimelong Ocean Kingdom: Night fireworks show like a “royal sea celebration.” Although Zhuhai has no real imperial relics, it cleverly blends the charm of royal gardens with the romance of the ocean. This guide takes you on a one-day journey through past and present, experiencing the “royal splendor” of the Lingnan land. Wishing you a journey full of elegance and comfort on your “palace tour” in Zhuhai.