The most famous attractions in Zhanjiang

The famous tourist attractions in Zhanjiang include Xuwen Ancient Port, Huguangyan Global Geopark, Sanlingshan National Forest Park, Tianchentai Resort, Wuchuan Dinglong Bay International Ocean Resort, etc.

1. Xuwen Ancient Port

The former site of Xuwen Ancient Port is located in the area of ??Erqiao, Nanwan and Shiwei Village in Wuli Township, southwest of Xuwen County today. From about 111 BC to 87 BC, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty sent translator Huangmen to recruit sailors from all over the country.

After the team was formed, they took silk, gold and other items, took a large ship, set out to sea from Xuwen and Hepu, traveled south along the Beibu Gulf, passed through the Strait of Malacca, and reached the Indochina Peninsula and Nanyang Islands. It is no longer possible to return to China. The one-way trip alone took more than a year. The length of the voyage was unprecedented.

2. Huguangyan Global Geopark

Huguangyan Global Geopark is located 18 kilometers southwest of Zhanjiang City, with a total area of ??38 square kilometers. The park, dominated by volcanic geology and landforms, is a national scenic spot, a national geological park, a national AAAA tourist attraction and a national youth science education base. It is called a "natural almanac" for the study of earth and geological sciences by United Nations geological experts.

3. Sanlingshan National Forest Park

Sanlingshan National Forest Park is located at the southernmost tip of mainland China - three thousand meters southwest of Zhanjiang City. The total area is 10,875 acres, the forest area is 8,825 acres, and the green coverage rate is 98%. It is the largest green protection barrier in Zhanjiang City.

4. Tianchentai Resort

The AAA-level scenic spot of Tianchentai Resort is located on Beiquan Beach on the right side of Leizhou Wushi Port Gate. It covers a total area of ??more than 600 acres and has a long coastal beach. It reaches more than 70 kilometers. The sand layer of this beach is deep, soft and medium-sized.

5. Wuchuan Dinglong Bay International Ocean Resort

Wuchuan Dinglong Bay International Ocean Resort is located in Qinba Town and Wangcungang Town, Wuchuan City, Zhanjiang, with a coastline of 16 kilometers long and an area of Covering an area of ??25,000 acres, it is a global tourism resort complex with three major theme parks, namely Desas Water World, Wetland Ocean Park, and Forest Wildlife Kingdom as its core. In December 2016, it was rated as a national 3A tourist attraction.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Tianchentai Resort