Things to do in Leizhou

Leizhou The Drum City of Modocum Resort

Leizhou Maodegong Drum City Resort is located at No. 8, Wenhua Road, Leizhou City, Zhanjiang, Guangdong. It is the earliest one-stop resort with the theme of "drum" culture in China. It originated from the "Leizhou Drum Exchange", the first of the four wonders in the world. It covers supporting facilities such as Maodegong Drum City, Zhangshuwan Hotel, and Leiyang Lake. It integrates Attraction, homestays, hotels, and travel agencies. It can fully meet the six elements of tourism and vacation: "eating, living, traveling, traveling, entertainment, and shopping". It is currently the earliest and only national 4A-level tourist Attraction in Leizhou. Maodegong Drum City adopts the Lei style of bluestone, red bricks, and red tiles, and refers to the characteristics of Lingnan and the ancient buildings of Ming and Qing dynasties in Leizhou. The drum city covers an area of ​​62 acres, with a construction area of ​​63,000 square meters and a total investment of more than 300 million yuan. It was opened on August 23, 2015.

Leizhou Ancient City

As the seat of the ancient Leizhou Prefecture, it has long been celebrated as the "Ancient County of Lingnan, Wonder of the North Sea." Its unique Leizhou culture and charming peninsula scenery make Leizhou Ancient City a premier tourist destination. The ancient city is home to renowned sites such as theAncestral Temple of Lei, the "Pillar of the Southern Sky" Sanyuan Pagoda, theTen Sages Shrine, the Tang Dynasty-eraTianning Temple, and Qihu Park, which seamlessly blends ancient architecture with gardens. Local snacks like pickled vegetables and pork and beef offal are popular with visitors, and the white-cut dog is particularly famous for its unique flavor.

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Huguangyan Scenic Area

Huguangyanfeng is located about 19 kilometers southwest of Zhanjiang City. It is an extremely rare maar lake and one of the three volcanic lakes in China. Huguangyan is surrounded by volcanoes, the lake is very clear, and the lake is surrounded by steep cliffs, where the stratification of volcanic rocks is clearly visible. There are many old-growth trees in the scenic area, the vegetation is dense, and the air is very fresh. If you like history, you can also visit the ancient temples and rock carvings here.

Leizu Temple

The temple is built on the mountain, facing the plain, its majestic. The temple is divided into three entrances, consisting of the mountain gate, the main hall, the side hall, the apse, the east and west buildings, the bell and drum tower, and the stele gallery, all of which are arranged along the central axis. The front screens on the east and west sides of the hall are intricately carved and very delicate. The apse covers an area of more than 10,000 square meters and is one of the larger ancestral halls in the Lingnan area. Leizu Temple has a long history, and there are countless words in singing. Leizu Temple is located in Yingbang Mountain, five miles southwest of Leizhou City. The ancestral hall was built in the sixteenth year of Tang Zhenguan (AD 642) to commemorate Chen Wenyu (Lei Zu), the first governor of Leizhou in the Tang Dynasty.

Wushi Town

Wushi Town is the only place in China where you can watch the sunset on the west coast. It was built in the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty and has a history of more than 600 years. There are not only special products such as potato flour, lotus mist, sweet glutinous rice grains, and various delicious seafood, but also beautiful tropical scenery, charming sea and sandy beaches and intoxicating holiday atmosphere. Tianchengtai" praise. Come here to feel the simple folk customs, look up at the stars in the sky on summer nights, the beautiful sunshine, the beach, the coast, and you will run and dance unscrupulously when you arrive!

Zhangshuwan Hotel & Resort

The open-air hot spring area of Zhangshuwan Hotel & Resort has adult swimming pools, children swimming pools, hot spring pools of different sizes, steaming rooms, hot stone slab areas, full garden open-air swimming pools, natural hot springs and other special hot springs. Beautiful tropical plants, emerald stone and cobblestone embellishment, each customer can fully experience the Southeast Asian style holiday life. In the early years, Leizhou was used as a stone tank for washing sweet potatoes. It was carved from Leizhou volcanic stone with a weight of several tens of tons of stone. It is a well-deserved "eighteen gold cylinder" in the hot spring area.

Leizhou West Lake Park

Sanyuanta Park

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Wuzhizhou Island

Wuzhizhou Island is located in Haitang Bay, Sanya, covering an area of approx. 1.48 square kilometers. Viewed from above, it takes on a natural heart shape and is also known as "Lover's Island." The island has a vegetation coverage rate of over 90%, and the surrounding seawater has high visibility with rich coral species, making it one of the few small islands around Hainan Island that boasts both freshwater resources and dense vegetation. The island's standout feature is its "sea, land, air, and underwater" four-in-one ocean experience. Underwater, there are four distinctive dive sites: Qilin Sea, Back Garden, Glass Fish Planet, and Little Universe. Qilin Sea is located in the waters north of Wuzhizhou Island, where an underwater shipwreck and a submerged Qilin statue are interspersed among coral conservation frames; Back Garden is located on the south side of the island and boasts the island's spectacular coral communities, with white sand channels winding between corals of various shapes; Glass Fish Planet is renowned for its fish tornadoes and underwater photography; Little Universe dive site is located north-by-east of Wuzhizhou Island, with a depth of 5-20 m, and is a tiny world for the small marine creatures of Wuzhizhou Island. Surface activities include dynamic speedboats, flyboards, rainbow parasailing, jet skis, and other new water entertainment introduced from abroad; in the air, you can experience a helicopter tour around the island. Whether you are a diving beginner or a water sports enthusiast, you can find a way to play that suits you. The land area on the island is equally worth exploring in detail. Lover's Bridge, originally an iron-chain bridge and now rebuilt as a wooden boardwalk, is a popular spot for couples; Sun-Watching Rock, located on the southeast cliff of the island, is a classic vantage point for watching the sunrise over the sea; the Private Custom Pool is widely known for being a filming location in the movie of the same name, and any casual snapshot carries a cinematic quality. The round-island road connects all the attractions, and it is recommended to set aside ample time to walk the entire route at a leisurely pace. A tropical marine ranch has been established in the waters around Wuzhizhou Island. By deploying artificial reefs to restore the coral reef ecosystem, tens of thousands of coral fragments have been planted, attracting groupers, sea urchins, sea cucumbers, prawns, turban shells, and various tropical fish to gather here, providing divers with rich underwater viewing content.

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Atlantis Sanya Aquaventure Waterpark

Sanya Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark is a year-round water park that delivers thrilling experiences for happy families from around the world. Spanning 200,000m², Sanya Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark and Dolphin Island stand as one of Sanya's most expansive and stunning coastal destinations within the Atlantis resort. Visitors can defy gravity on exhilarating water slides, navigate rushing rapids throughout the park, explore winding underwater river tunnels, or get up close with sharks and rays. Catering to all ages, whether you're a rafting enthusiast, speed slide devotee, or prefer lounging poolside with moments of relaxation and splash-filled excitement, Sanya Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark promises endless fun. Summer in Hainan offers more than just sunshine, sandy beaches, ocean waves, coconut breezes, and flip-flops—it's also home to the must-visit Atlantis Sanya. Located in Haitang Bay, Sanya Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark spans 200,000 square meters alongside Sanya Atlantis Dolphin Island, making it one of the city's premier entertainment destinations. Visitors can enjoy 36 thrilling water slides and experience various anti-gravity aquatic facilities for an adrenaline-pumping adventure. Younger guests have their own dedicated activities like the rapid river rafting, Poseidon's Playzone, and Splashers children's area, offering refreshing fun and creating unforgettable midsummer memories. [Leap of the Sea God] Plunge down the near-vertical slide at breakneck speed, curving through a shark tank tunnel where an accidental glance reveals sharks and rays gliding effortlessly around you—turning your adrenaline rush into an instant test of courage. Go all out Challengers ascend to the tower's summit, nearly eight stories high, where they stand on the transparent launch pod's trapdoor overlooking the entire water park. Suddenly, the trapdoor opens, sending them into a free fall before they rocket through curved water slides at exhilarating speeds. Shark Encounter If you're not quite ready for high-intensity thrills, try Shark Encounter as a warm-up. Glide down a gentle slide into a tunnel surrounded by sharks, where the slow current creates a perfect mix of relaxation and excitement. [Serial Small Trumpet (Thunderstorm)] Navigate through serpentine turns in complete darkness, swaying with the water currents on this nearly 200m-long slide. The thrilling design guarantees nonstop screams of excitement. [Water Play Area and Ocean Empire] 19 mini slides with different functions and multiple themed zones create an immersive experience where children of all ages can find their own fun. This extraordinary adventure will keep them coming back for more.