Zhuhai

Zhuhai is a prefecture-level city in Guangdong Province, China. Located on the southwestern coast of the Pearl River Delta, it faces Macau across the Pearl River estuary and forms part of the broader Pearl River Delta metropolitan region. Zhuhai gained prominence as one of China's first Special Economic Zones in 1980, a status that spurred rapid urban and economic development while maintaining a relatively low-rise, park-like character in much of its countryside.

The city administers several districts, including Xiangzhou, Doumen, Jinwan, and Gaolan, along with the Hengqin New Area on Hengqin Island. The coastline includes numerous bays, coves, and offshore islets, and the city is linked to Macau and Hong Kong via land and sea transport corridors.

Economy and transport: Zhuhai's SEZ heritage laid the groundwork for a diversified economy, with manufacturing, trade, tourism, and high-tech industries. The Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macao Bridge and the Gongbei border crossing to Macau enhance cross-border connectivity. Hengqin Island hosts large-scale tourism projects such as Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, supported by a growing service sector. The city is also developing research and education facilities, including several higher-education institutions.

Climate, demographics, and culture: Zhuhai has a humid subtropical climate with mild winters and hot, humid summers. It has a population of over two million residents. The local language environment is Cantonese and Mandarin, with a culture reflecting Guangdong’s maritime heritage. Notable landmarks include Lovers' Road, the Zhuhai Opera House, the Zhuhai International Circuit, and the Chimelong Ocean Kingdom.