Leizhou Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

Leizhou has an impressive momentum, a low-profile city famous for its history and culture

Leizhou City is located in the middle of the Leizhou Peninsula, bordered by the South China Sea to the east, the Beibu Gulf to the west, Suixi and Mazhang to the north, and Hainan to the south, known as the 'important place in the south of the sky'. The city spans 67 kilometers from east to west, stretches 83 kilometers from north to south, and covers a total area of 3,709.33 square kilometers (including Zhanjiang Fenyong High-tech Zone, Suixi Forest Farm, and Beipo Forest Farm), with a coastline of 406 kilometers. - Leizhou is a national historical and cultural city with a long history and rich culture, known as the hometown of culture both ancient and modern. Since the Western Han Dynasty, 'Leizhou City', located in the middle of the Leizhou Peninsula, has always been the site of county, state, prefecture, military, circuit, and other administrative centers. It has been the center of Leizhou's politics, military, economy, culture, and shipping, hence it is called 'the important place in the south of the sky, the famous state in the north of the sea'. Throughout its long history, Leizhou, located at the southernmost tip of the mainland, has widely absorbed and integrated the excellent Central Plains culture with the ancient cultures of Nanyue, Li and Lao, and other incoming cultures. Through interaction and integration, the culture has been continuously enriched and updated, gradually forming the unique and brilliant Leizhou culture. Elements such as the Leizhou dialect, Leizu (ancestral) and Leishen (god of thunder), Leige (Leizhou opera), Leizhou music, Leizhou Nuo dance, Leizhou stone dogs, Leizhou pearls, and other 'Lei-brand' features highlight the unique charm of Leizhou culture. It is an important part of the regional culture in the south of the sky and holds an important position in the history and culture of Guangdong. Leizhou culture, along with Guangfu, Chaozhou, and Hakka cultures, is known as one of the four major cultures of Guangdong, occupying an important place among the many regional cultures in China. 🌕Attraction sharing: ✅Maode Gong Drum City: An 'imitation Tang Dynasty' ancient city mainly featuring Qing stone, red brick, and red tile Leizhou-style architecture, integrating specialty food, ancient city accommodation, and stage performances ⭐️Every evening there are performances mainly featuring 'Leige' ⭐️During New Year's Day and the Spring Festival, the atmosphere is festive with 'dragon dance', 'lion awakening', 'Leige', city gate opening ceremony, fireworks show, and stage performances. The ancient city's night view is recommended for a more atmospheric experience～ - ✅Leizhou West Lake: Originally named Luohu, it was renamed West Lake after the great literary figure Su Shi and his brother visited here. It was once listed as one of the 'Eight Views of Ancient Leizhou' with the description 'West Lake's Green Embrace' ⭐️Attractions such as the Shrine of the Ten Sages, Su Gong Pavilion, Kou Gong Shrine, and Ruiyuan Academy - ✅Leizhou Museum: An exhibition mainly focused on historical evolution and the spectacle of stone dogs ⭐️Located opposite West Lake Park, closed on Mondays ⭐️Diagonally opposite the museum is the 1200-year-old first ancient temple of Leizhou—Tianning Zen Temple - ✅Sanyuan Tower: Built in the 43rd year of the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty, a landmark of Leizhou. ⭐️The exterior appears to be nine stories, but the interior has seventeen levels ⭐️Currently, climbing the tower is not open to the public - ✅Leizu Ancestral Hall: A memorial hall for Chen Wenyu, the first governor of Leizhou during the early Tang Dynasty's Zhenguan era, and the only Tang Dynasty architectural temple in the western Guangdong region. - ⚠️Tips 1️⃣🚌The old bus station is located within the city (opposite No.1 Middle School) and is close to the attractions; the new Leizhou bus station is farther from the city center 2️⃣Leizhou Museum requires advance WeChat reservation, open hours are 8:30-12:00 in the morning and 14:30-17:30 in the afternoon, closed on Mondays (except for statutory holidays) 3️⃣Except for the Leizu Ancestral Hall which is a bit suburban, other attractions are in the city area - 🧑‍🍳Food recommendations: ⭐️Maode Gong Drum City Food Street ⭐️Sanjian Wufang: About 800 meters walking distance from Drum City, a local specialty store that locals generally recommend ⭐️Food street next to Leizhou Museum: Street food stalls ⭐️Must-try: Leizhou Yingli roast pig, Leizhou shrimp cakes, Ye tart cakes, Leizhou white cut dog, Wushi sweet fermented rice, Leizhou big zongzi, Leizhou white cakes, Leizhou clam zongzi

Leizhou West Lake Park - Not a must-visit spot

I didn't go to Leizhou on purpose, I only remember Leizhou Peninsula from my studies. This time, on my way south, I passed through Hangzhou, Huizhou, places where Su Dongpo had been demoted and served. Su Dongpo's younger brother, Su Zhe, was demoted to Leizhou and settled here. The last time the two brothers met was in Leizhou, and then Su Shi went to Danzhou. The Shi Xian Temple was not open this time. Shi Xian refers to the celebrities who were once demoted to Leizhou, such as Kou Zhun, Su Shi, Su Zhe, Qin Guan, Li Gang, Zhao Ding, Li Yong, Wang Yansou, Hu Quan, Ren Boyu, etc.

Leizhou West Lake

I learned about the existence of a West Lake in Leizhou last year when I was writing the story of our famous person from the Ren family, Ren Boyu. Ren Boyu and nine other virtuous people from the Song Dynasty were demoted to Leizhou, and they were called the 'Ten Virtuous Men' by the people of Leizhou, who built a shrine to commemorate them, which is the Ten Virtuous Men Shrine. When I came to Leizhou West Lake, I wanted to pay my respects to the Ten Virtuous Men Shrine and trace the footsteps of the virtuous people, but unfortunately, all the ancient buildings in Song Garden, where the Ten Virtuous Men Shrine is located, have become dangerous buildings and are under repair, so I couldn't get in, which was a great regret. Fortunately, the Su Gong Pavilion is still there, allowing me to reminisce about Su Dongpo's open-minded but also helpless mood when he 'came to the sea country after traveling thousands of miles, and remembered Hangzhou with the same rural scenery'.

You must visit these places in Zhanjiang~

Huguangyan National Scenic Spot 4A Scenic Area, National Geological Park, World Geological Park Ticket price: 50 yuan Address: Huguangyan, Huguang Town, Mazhang District, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province Hedi Yinhu Hedi Yinhu is a national water skiing, rowing training base and film and television shooting, photography location, and a good place for tourism, summer vacation, and leisure. Ticket price: free Address: Hechun Town, Lianjiang City, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province Jinshawan National AAAA Scenic Area, Top Ten Beautiful Beaches in Guangdong, Zhanjiang "City Living Room" Ticket price: 60 yuan for adults, 30 yuan for children Address: Chikan District, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province Sanling Mountain National Forest Park An ecological suburban park integrating tourism, sightseeing, science education, leisure vacation, and sports entertainment. Ticket price: 15 yuan Address: Baipeng Road, Xiashan District, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province Techeng Island Techeng Island is located in Xiashan District, Zhanjiang City. The island is flat, the air is fresh, the scenery is beautiful, the climate is spring-like all year round, and the average annual temperature is between 21-22 degrees. It is a famous summer resort in Zhanjiang. Ticket price: free, need boat ticket Address: Techeng Island, Xiashan District, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province Jizhao Bay The coastline is 11.2 kilometers long, a beautiful coastal tourist resort, and has been rated as "China's Best Summer Resort". Ticket price: 40 yuan Address: Qinba Town, Wuchuan City, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province Donghai Island Tourist Resort Donghai Island Tourist Resort is located in the eastern part of Donghai Island and is one of the "New Eight Scenic Spots of Zhanjiang". Here faces the South Pacific and you can watch the sunrise. Ticket price: 10 yuan Address: About 150 meters east of Longhai Tian Passenger Terminal, Taosheng North Road, Mazhang District, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province Tianchengtai Tourist Resort The beach is more than 70 kilometers long, with coconut wind and sea rhyme, elegant environment, pleasant climate, bird language and flowers in all seasons, and the greening coverage rate reaches more than 90%, which is a must-visit place for summer tourism in Zhanjiang. Ticket price: 10 yuan Address: Beiquan Beach, Wushi Town, Leizhou City, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province

You must visit these places in Zhanjiang~

Huguangyan National Scenic Spot 4A Scenic Area, National Geological Park, World Geological Park Ticket price: 50 yuan Address: Huguangyan, Huguang Town, Mazhang District, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province Hedi Yinhu Hedi Yinhu is a national water skiing, rowing training base and film and television shooting, photography location, and a good place for tourism, summer vacation, and leisure. Ticket price: free Address: Hechun Town, Lianjiang City, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province Jinshawan National AAAA Scenic Area, Top Ten Beautiful Beaches in Guangdong, Zhanjiang "City Living Room" Ticket price: 60 yuan for adults, 30 yuan for children Address: Chikan District, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province Sanling Mountain National Forest Park An ecological suburban park integrating tourism, sightseeing, science education, leisure vacation, and sports entertainment. Ticket price: 15 yuan Address: Baipeng Road, Xiashan District, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province Techeng Island Techeng Island is located in Xiashan District, Zhanjiang City. The island is flat, the air is fresh, the scenery is beautiful, the climate is spring-like all year round, and the average annual temperature is between 21-22 degrees. It is a famous summer resort in Zhanjiang. Ticket price: free, need boat ticket Address: Techeng Island, Xiashan District, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province Jizhao Bay The coastline is 11.2 kilometers long, a beautiful coastal tourist resort, and has been rated as "China's Best Summer Resort". Ticket price: 40 yuan Address: Qinba Town, Wuchuan City, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province Donghai Island Tourist Resort Donghai Island Tourist Resort is located in the eastern part of Donghai Island and is one of the "New Eight Scenic Spots of Zhanjiang". Here faces the South Pacific and you can watch the sunrise. Ticket price: 10 yuan Address: About 150 meters east of Longhai Tian Passenger Terminal, Taosheng North Road, Mazhang District, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province Tianchengtai Tourist Resort The beach is more than 70 kilometers long, with coconut wind and sea rhyme, elegant environment, pleasant climate, bird language and flowers in all seasons, and the greening coverage rate reaches more than 90%, which is a must-visit place for summer tourism in Zhanjiang. Ticket price: 10 yuan Address: Beiquan Beach, Wushi Town, Leizhou City, Zhanjiang City, Guangdong Province

Gaoshan Temple

Gaoshan Temple is a famous scenic spot in the south, nestled against the towering mountains, facing vast fertile fields, and overlooking the surging South Sea. It is grand in scale, extraordinary in momentum, and tranquil in scenery. Pilgrims and tourists from home and abroad always flock here to climb the mountain, worship Buddha, and sightsee, always rubbing shoulders and never ending.

In Zhanjiang, which belongs to Leizhou, there are Leigongling in Xuwen County, Leigongshi in Wuchuan County, Leigongyan in Tunxi County, and temples and temples dedicated to Raytheon in Leizhou. Although, for thousands of years, people have gradually learned that Leizhou Dulei and Leigong do not have much relationship, but they have inherited the belief in Raytheon, so now there is a tradition of changing drums in Leizhou. Tianning Temple is not big, modern people can go to the whole temple within half an hour. The pen of the sunny day lies in the inscription of Su Dongpo on the mountain gate: Wanshan first, and the handwriting of Hairuis Tianning Ancient Temple . Su Dongpo said that Tianning Temple "Wanshan first", "mountain" in ancient times is the meaning of "temple", that Tianning Temple is the leader of all temples, is the world's first, can be seen how small this temple is pinned The thoughts of the abyss.