This summer, paddleboarding, kayaking, and sailing are drawing crowds to Chikan Binhu Park, Jinsha Bay, Huguangyan, and the mangroves of Techeng Island in Zhanjiang, Guangdong Province. With a long coastline, numerous bays, clean waters, and a mild climate, Zhanjiang is well-suited for water activities for much of the year. Its local water sports center is now in full operation, hosting regular events and hands-on experiences that continue to attract enthusiasts from China and abroad.
Top spots
Binhu Park (Chikan) (赤坎滨湖公园): A family-friendly waterside spot where students, families, and enthusiasts can try paddleboarding, kayaking, and sailing with professional coaching on calm, open waters. It is also one of the regular training bases for local water sports clubs.
Binhu Park boasts picturesque scenery. (Photo: Wang Zhiqiang)
Jinsha Bay (金沙湾): Zhanjiang's best-known coastal leisure belt, overlooking the Zhanjiang Olympic Sports Center and the Zhanjiang Bay Bridge. Visitors can try jet skiing, sailing, kayaking, and paddleboarding, and join summer events such as beach camping, music festivals, and a water sports carnival.
Water sports take place at Jinsha Bay. (Photo: Guo Longbi)
Techeng Island (特呈岛): A quiet eco-island just a 20-minute ferry ride from downtown Zhanjiang. Visitors can kayak through mangrove waterways, explore white beaches, and enjoy the island's coastal ecology and fishing-village charm. It is also an ideal place for birdwatching and sunset photography.
Techeng Island hosts several international water sports events. (Photo: Wu Dongjun)
Author | Yao Yao
