Want to escape the sweltering heat of summer in Hengqin while having a blast? Look no further than these refreshing destinations for a laid-back summer experience!
Water Parks
Zhuhai Chimelong Hengqin Bay Water World
Dive into immersive water fun at Hengqin Bay Water World. Enjoy summer-exclusive water gun parties, water balloon fights, and more, perfect for both kids and adults. Try stand-up paddle boarding and aquatic sports for an exhilarating experience. Grab the special summer discount packages for unlimited coolness.
Opening Hours: 9:30-20:00
Address: Chimelong Hengqin Bay Hotel
Sumlodol Camping Town
Experience the Sumlodol Water Splashing Festival held at Star Chita Unpowered World this summer. Its water rides combine various water facilities for endless aquatic joy, so come and join the water-splashing battles to wash away the heat.
Opening Hours: 16:00-20:30
Address: Sumlodol Camping Town
Indoor Attractions
Novotown
Novotown boasts a fully indoor environment with a myriad of activities. Hengqin National Geographic Ultimate Explorer, located in Novotown Phase 1, features 15 innovative interactive facilities using 4D, VR, and AR technologies, such as Cosmic Launch, Wild Race, and Extreme Expedition.
Opening Hours: 10:00-22:00
Address: Novotown
Ponto Legend Square
Ponto Legend Square is a shopping mall with Portuguese Manueline-style architecture, offering shopping, dining, entertainment, relaxation, and cultural experiences. It crafts a comfortable and convenient shopping environment for customers. The nightscape here is equally captivating, with castle-like buildings exuding a rich European charm.
Dates: July 12 - September 17
Hours: Fridays 18:00-21:30, Saturdays & Sundays (Public Holidays) 12:30-21:30
Address: Ponto Legend Square
Hidden Gems
For indoor respites, museums and bookstores also offer a blend of learning and relaxation.
China Red Sandalwood Museum Hengqin Branch
Nestled in the heart of Hengqin, the Hengqin Branch is the first branch established by the China Red Sandalwood Museum outside Beijing. The entire exhibition space is imbued with the architectural style of Ming and Qing imperial palaces. The colorful glazed tiles outline the graceful curves of ancient Chinese architectural roofs, making for picturesque photographs that exude an Oriental charm.
Opening Hours: Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays; Open from Wednesdays to Sundays 9:00-17:00 (last entry at 16:30, except public holidays)
Address: China Red Sandalwood Museum Hengqin Branch
Xinhua Bookstore · Hengqin Shushengguan Branch
Located on Dezheng Street in Hengqin, this bookstore is adorned with oyster shells from the courtyard to indoor walls and floors. Decorations crafted from sheng flutes, ancient guqins, and bamboo leaves add a rich touch of ancient elegance to the space.
It offers both quiet and lively zones including a study hall, a coffee reading corner, an audio-visual integrated reading space, a cultural and creative technology zone, and a children's education zone, meeting the needs of different readers.
Opening Hours: 11:00-20:30
Address: Xinhua Bookstore (Hengqin Shushengguan Branch)
Editor丨Liao Ying, Ye Zhen, Will, James
Photo | Executive Committee of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin
