Visiting Zhuhai With Kids: Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, Sumlodol Camping Park & Other Attractions

Planning a trip to Zhuhai? From the world-famous Chimelong Ocean Kingdom to hidden gems like scenic camping parks, rejuvenating hot springs and striking architectural landmarks, this vibrant coastal city has so much to offer. Whether you’re after family-friendly attractions or a relaxing getaway, here’s why Zhuhai deserves a spot on your travel bucket list.

We’re ever so thankful since the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge cut down our travel time to Zhuhai to just under an hour! Located in the Pearl River Delta, Zhuhai borders Macau and looks out across the water to Hong Kong. As part of China’s Special Economic Zone, the city has grown rapidly, but still holds onto its natural charm, with scenic coastlines, tranquil islands and lush green spaces.

If you’ve been wondering whether Zhuhai is family-friendly, consider this your sign to go! From outdoor adventures to kid-approved attractions, there’s plenty to keep little ones entertained. We’ve asked our very own Sassy Mama, Elly Liu, who regularly visits Zhuhai with her son, so you know every recommendation is tried, tested and parent-approved. Plus, we’ll show you exactly how and where to book your Zhuhai experiences with ease!

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Top Things To Do In Zhuhai With Kids

Chimelong Ocean Kingdom 长隆海洋王国 — Popular marine life  resort to keep the kids entertained

This is one of the most-visited theme parks in the world, and with good reason! You can see almost all the marine life you can think of, and they also have different animal-themed rides and roller coasters, theatre shows with acrobats and performers, a float parade and an incredible fireworks finale over the Hengqin Ocean Lake.

You must visit the Whale Shark Aquarium, holder of five Guinness World records! Honestly, just visiting Chimelong Ocean Kingdom could take up all of your stay in Zhuhai!

Sassy Mama Tip: Don’t get confused with Chimelong in Guangzhou, which is part of the same group — follow the booking link we’ve provided here!

Chimelong Ocean Kingdom Zhuhai, Huandao Road, Lutai, Xiangzhou District, Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province, China, www.chimelong.com

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Sumlodol Camping Park Zhuhai 珠海横琴星乐度露营小镇 — Camping Park offering a variety of rooms and accommodations

This camping park promises a whole lot of fun for the whole family. It has plenty of play facilities for kids of all ages and is next to Xingqi Tower Unpowered World, which is a large outdoor playground plus amusement park (tickets required). After your kids have run around and played the whole day outdoors, it’ll be time to unwind and enjoy some family time in the evening. Sumlodol Camping Park offers a variety of rooms, depending on what type of campers you are. There are standard hotel rooms, high-end RVs, container villas, unique wooden houses, wild luxury tents and self-driving RV camps.

Book via Klook

Hengqin Sumlodol Camping Park Zhuhai, Zhuhai Hengqin Xingledu Camping Town, Zhuhai, China, www.en.zhran.cn

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Xianglu Bay Beach — Spacious beach with the landmark, The Statue of the Fisher Girl

If a holiday doesn’t feel like one without a beach visit, make sure you head to the Xianglu Bay Beach. There are many beaches in Zhuhai, but this is one of the most well-known and popular ones. It almost feels like being home at Repulse Bay! It’s connected to a shopping mall, so you can browse gifts and knick-knacks for friends back home while your kids play in the sand and soak up the sun, even if they don’t swim! A good time to visit is during the springtime Kite Festival, when it feels serene and beautiful, and the weather is just perfect!

Sassy Mama Tip: Look out for the Statue of The Fisher Girl. Legend has it that the Fisher Girl was a sea fairy and the daughter of the southern Sea Dragon King, who fell in love with a local fisherman. Though their love story was thwarted, the heartbroken fisherman finally found a way to bring the dead fairy back to life.

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Imperial Hot Springs Resort 御温泉 — Hot spring with a food village for the kids to select meals

As the name suggests, this is a hot spring resort. Though manmade, it is tastefully done, and its inn integrates various themed restaurants, stalls, teahouses and other elements of a village. The Village Street Food is one of the most interesting aspects of the resort. It’s like the buffets in other hotels, but instead of sitting down and eating in a banqueting room, you walk through a “village” and pick out what you want to eat (so much more fun for the children!). Other than the different types of food, you can also enjoy bands, live shows and play booth games.

Book via Klook.

Imperial Hot Springs Resort, No. 333, Doumen Avenue, Doumen Town, Doumen District, Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province, China

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Baitengtou Fishery Wholesale Market 白藤头水产批发市场 — Catch your own fish for your meal

Love the feel of Hong Kong’s wet markets or even the fresh seafood restaurants in Sai Kung? Then you will definitely love the Baitengtou Fishery Wholesale Market. You can buy seafood here (fresh catch and at much lower prices) and take it to restaurants, asking them to cook it for you.

Baitengtou Fishery Wholesale Market, Doumen District, Zhuhai, China

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Zhuhai Aerospace Land — 42,000sqm, space-themed indoor park and exhibition centre showcasing China’s aerospace and defence achievements

This centre opened in January last year and is becoming a popular destination for school visits from Hong Kong. It covers an area of around 42,000sqm, with eight exhibition areas and 20 immersive interactive experience spaces. Kids will love the flight simulators, the games and VR experiences.

Book here

Zhuhai Aerospace Centre, Jinwan District, Zhuhai

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Farm Visits In Zhuhai

All kids love going to farms, and Zhuhai offers plenty of them! You can take your kids strawberry picking, lemon picking and get them to pet and feed many domesticated farm animals. This is the one that Elly recommends (田園部落 – if you’d like to show the taxi driver), but you can also check at the hotel reception for an option that is closer to where you are staying.

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Other Places To Visit & Things To Do In Zhuhai With Kids

Outdoor playgrounds – There are plenty of places for kids to run around and play outdoors. We really like Xingqita Unpowered World (mentioned above), which is worth a visit even if you’re not staying at Sumlodol Camping Park.

Zhuhai Opera House – You don’t need to get to Sydney to get an iconic ’gramworthy pic. In the shape of two scallops, this is a pretty impressive architectural structure.

Lover’s Road – Strolling down this seaside promenade is lovely, especially in the evenings. While you’re walking down Lover’s Road towards the beach, you will spot the Statue of the Fisher Girl – another one to snap up for the ’gram!

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Where To Stay In Zhuhai With Kids

Chimelong Hengqin Bay Hotel 珠海长隆横琴湾酒店 — Themed hotel at Chimelong Ocean Kingdom Park

This is our pick of places to stay if you want to spend your time in Zhuhai at the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom Park. There is a free shuttle bus from the hotel to the park, and you can buy ticket packages (starting with a package of 2 days at the park and one night in the hotel). Your kids are bound to love the dolphin themes running throughout the hotel – they can come back to Hong Kong and proudly claim to have swum with dolphins!

Book via Klook

Other hotels near Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in Zhuhai

Chimelong Penguin Hotel: A penguin-themed hotel where your kids also get the chance to get up close to penguins. Book on 珠海长隆横琴湾酒店Klook.

Chimelong Circus Hotel: This has been designed like a European town, with colourful buildings and bell towers. Book on Klook.

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Hilton Garden Hotel Hengqin Zhuhai 珠海橫琴希爾頓花園酒店 — Conveniently located hotel with family-friendly amenities

This is a great centrally located option. You will be 15 minutes away from Chimelong Ocean Kingdom and very close to the Sumlodol Camping Park. The Hilton is as popular with business travellers as it is with families.

Book on Klook

Hilton Garden Hotel Hengqin Zhuhai, No. 2169, Huandao North Road, Hengqin, Xiangzhou District, Zhuhai, www.guestreservations.com/hilton-garden-inn-zhuhai-hengqin

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Zhuhai Marriott Hotel Jinwan 珠海华发万豪酒店 — Family-friendly packages with unlimited pool access

Any Marriott hotel is always a good option for families. Packages often offer unlimited access to the children’s club and outdoor children’s swimming pool, or even camping and city sightseeing packages.

Zhuhai Marriott Hotel Jinwan, 204 Huanbin Lane, Jinwan District, Zhuhai, China, www.marriott.com.cn/hotels/zuhmj-zhuhai-marriott-hotel-jinwan

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Sumlodol Camping Park Zhuhai – As mentioned before, this has various room options to choose from. Book on Klook.

Imperial Hot Springs Resort – Hugely popular in Zhuhai, but not yet discovered by many tourists from Hong Kong, this is an experience you wouldn’t want to miss. Book on Klook.

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How To Get To Zhuhai From Hong Kong

The creation of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge has made it really easy to get to Zhuhai. You can take the bus there – it takes around 40 minutes via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge shuttle bus.

You can also take the ferry, and the high-speed ferry from Hong Kong or Kowloon, which should take just over an hour.

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