[2025 Dongguan Attraction] Travel Guide for Weiyuan Fort (Updated Apr)

🤎Heroes Land, Gate of Awakening🤎 Come to Humen, a small tourist destination in Guangdong Humen Town in Dongguan City is famous for the Humen Opium Destruction There are not many tourists, but it has a deep historical heritage It's very close from Guangzhou and Shenzhen🚗 It takes about 1 hour to drive directly to the destination, which is very suitable for weekend self-driving tours. ✨Humen One-Day Tour Route 📍Nishuiliugui Village Fort In the morning, we will go to Baisha Village, a very unique village. Built during the Chongzhen period of the late Ming Dynasty, the entire complex is square in shape. Surrounded by the village protection river, it is also called Baisha Shuiwei Village. The buildings are well preserved. 📍Lin Zexu's former site of destroying opium Humen's landmark building, open to the public free of charge The Lin Zexu Memorial Hall and the Opium War Museum are both here The cultural relics here are super shocking, and you can also see the original memorial of Lin Zexu📜 Walking through the ruins of the opium-burning pool is like walking into a history textbook 📍Zhixin Park The former site of Humen Hospital is also here Opposite is the Taiping Handbag Factory Exhibition Hall, which you can visit along the way. 📍Naval War Museum It is also a must-see museum in Humen, with very rich content! It really presents the entire modern history vividly. After watching it, I have a deeper understanding of the Opium War 📍Weiyuan Fort After that, we continued to walk to Weiyuan Fort, where the Qing Dynasty forts were well preserved. 26 hidden gun positions are neatly arranged at the narrowest part of the Pearl River Estuary The sea breeze blows, and you can truly appreciate the importance of the "Golden Lock and Copper Gate" in the past From Weiyuan Fort, you can see the Humen Bridge from a distance, which is very spectacular. ✨Food If you are tired of shopping, you can go to 📍Humenzhai Food Street, which is full of fireworks~ You must try Yongfa BBQ's traditional roast goose! 🔥 There are also various Humen snacks and delicacies, such as Humen shrimp fried dough, goose rice... Coffee lovers also had a good coffee 📍Heeea D Coffee Special blend ☕️ Dingguagua tastes very good!

Location: Humen, Dongguan Attractions: Naval Battle Museum and Weiyuan Fort Naval Battle Museum: The museum houses exhibits on the history of the Opium War, displaying over 1,500 artifacts (sets). It showcases the historical records of the Chinese people's resistance against British invaders. The exhibition hall has two floors, each seemingly divided into three exhibition areas. Weiyuan Fort: Visitors can gain an up-close understanding of history and experience the place where the Chinese people fought bravely. Free Admission: Make a free reservation through the official WeChat account "Opium War Museum." Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday 8:30-17:30 (Winter vacation: 8:00-17:30, Summer vacation: 8:30-18:00, Public holidays: 8:00-17:30). Reservations and entry close at 17:00, except during summer vacation when they close at 17:30. Winter and summer vacation periods are subject to the dates announced annually by the Dongguan Municipal Education Bureau. (The Lin Zexu Memorial Hall exhibition hall is closed for maintenance every Monday, and the Naval Battle Museum exhibition building is closed every Tuesday, except for public holidays.) Parking Fee: Free (It appears to be free; there were no visible QR codes for payment upon exit, and the gate opened automatically, suggesting free parking).

| A City of Lingnan Charm and Modern Vitality. 1. Must-visit Attractions✨ 1. Nanshe Ming and Qing Dynasty Ancient Village: A typical Lingnan ancient architectural complex where you can feel the ancient charm of the Ming and Qing Dynasties 🏮. 2. Keyuan Garden: One of the four famous gardens in Guangdong, with exquisite Lingnan gardens and picturesque scenery 🌸. 3. Humen Fort Site Park: An Opium War site with profound historical significance 🌟. 4. Songshan Lake Dream Flower Island: A flower-themed park with a fairy-tale-like world of flowers 🌷. 5. Huayang Lake Wetland Park: An ecological wetland, perfect for leisurely walks and bird watching 👣🐦. 6. Weiyuan Fort Site: An important coastal defense site that witnessed the vicissitudes of the past 🔫. 7. Dongguan Botanical Garden: A comprehensive treasure trove for science education 🌱. 8. Huawei European Town: Unique architecture with a perfect blend of technology and art 🏰. 2. Food Recommendations🍱 1. Roast Goose Lai: Roast goose with Lai noodles, a classic Dongguan delicacy that is super satisfying 😋. 2. Houjie Sausage: A specialty sausage with a unique flavor that is irresistible 🍖. 3. Daning Crab Roe Porridge: Rich crab roe with a delicate texture and a fresh taste 🦀. 4. Shilong Pomelo Peel: A traditional snack with a unique taste that is worth a try 👍. 5. Qifeng Park Station Rice Noodles: Delicate rice noodles with rich ingredients and irresistible flavors 🥢. 3. Accommodation Recommendations🏨 1. Dongcheng District: Sheraton Dongguan Hotel and Hyatt Regency Dongguan, with convenient transportation 🚗. 2. Guancheng District: Wanda Vista Dongguan and Wanda Realm Dongguan, located in the city center, with convenient shopping and entertainment 🛍️. 3. Songshan Lake: Hyatt Regency Dongguan and Sheraton Dongguan Hotel, with beautiful surroundings 🌳. 4. Activity Recommendations🎉 1. "Bay Area Weekend in Dongguan": 52 weekend-themed activities throughout the year, covering outdoor, cultural, and food events 🌈. 2. Matchbox Music Festival: A famous music festival and a carnival for music lovers 🎶. 3. Dragon Boat Festival: Traditional dragon boat races, experience the Lingnan water town style, and enjoy the lively atmosphere 🚣‍♂️. 5. Transportation Guide🚗 • Self-driving: About 1 hour from Guangzhou along the Guangzhou-Shenzhen Expressway, with beautiful scenery along the way 🚙. • Train: Take a high-speed train from Guangzhou South Railway Station, about 30 minutes to Dongguan Railway Station 🚄. • Bus: Many bus routes to major attractions, economical and convenient 🚌.

🌊🌊The tide rises in the Pearl River. From Lin Zexu's destruction of opium in Humen to 40 years of reform and opening up, China's history is closely related to the development of the Pearl River region in Guangdong. [Gym][Gym] Weiyuan Fort is located at the mouth of the Pearl River in Humen Town, Dongguan, across the river from Guangzhou Nansha Free Trade Zone. The Humen Bridge 🌉 built at the beginning of this century closely connects the two places. [Sunrise][Sunrise] Weiyuan Fort was built in the 15th year of Emperor Daoguang’s reign in the Qing Dynasty and is one of the largest and best-preserved ancient forts in China. [CityDusk][CityDusk]The fort was less than two stories high, with more than a dozen cannons distributed in a fan shape along the river, with their muzzles pointed at the Pearl River from different directions to defend against foreign invasions. At that time, the cannons could not be turned. [CloudToOvercast][SkyWheel]Each gun position is connected by a fan-shaped channel, which is used to transport artillery shells and troops. There are also fortifications and barracks behind. 🏠🏠 Today, the Pearl River Estuary is sparkling, with sails sailing, lively and peaceful. The smoke and sound of gunfire in ancient times have long gone, and the Nansha Cruise Terminal 🛳️across the river is like a petrel spreading its wings 🪽 ready to fly. The Humen Bridge nearby is majestic and tall. The ancient and the modern form a sharp contrast here, and the world has changed dramatically. How lucky we are to live in a peaceful era! [Beg][Beg] It takes about 20 minutes to drive across the Humen Bridge to reach the Nansha Free Trade Zone. Here is the sister hotel of Guangzhou White Swan Hotel, Nansha Hotel. The hotel is located on the edge of the Pearl River Estuary and has beautiful scenery. The interior decoration is elegant and comfortable, and it is equipped with entertainment facilities such as indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a large viewing lawn. Tips: Scan the QR code to register for a free visit to Weiyuan Fort. There are only snack stalls near the scenic spot, but no restaurants [Wine][Wine], while there are more restaurant options in Nansha Free Trade Zone. ⛱️⛱️In addition, the distance from the Weiyuan Fort parking lot to the scenic spot is quite long, and there are not many shade trees, so it is not recommended to visit in summer. The game lasts one hour.

Exploring new cities, always one of the best things to do is search for the history of the town. I visited Humen Pearl River Bridge and Weiyuan Fort. When I arrived there, it was a wide and long river marine with a beautiful view throughout the horizon. Since entering the Weiyuan Fort, you can see many cannons there, the whole place is small. Many historical battles were here, this area was very important in geopolitics. You can enjoy in beautiful and massive more than 3 kilometers long Humen Pearl River Bridge. The view is incredible and relaxing, near the fort there is the Naval sea battle museum, where you can find even more relics and interesting information about Opium War. What mostly grab my attention was a big very cool design sculpture made by designer Zhang Xian! Even if you are not a fan of history, you should visit this place and enjoy in nice walk and an incredible view. #tripmoments #mytripvlog #urbanexplorer #tripblazers #passionpassport