概述
Huizhou is the premier beach weekend destination for Guangzhou and Shenzhen residents. Its coastline features two famous crescent bays — Shuangyue Bay (Twin Moon Bay) and Xunliao Bay — with soft sand, clear water, and resort hotels. Inland, Huizhou offers West Lake, a scenic park associated with the exiled Song Dynasty poet Su Dongpo, and Luofu Mountain, a Taoist sacred site. Huizhou suits beach lovers, seafood eaters, and history-minded travelers.
行 (Transport)
High-Speed Rail
| Route |
Duration |
Frequency |
| Guangzhou East → Huizhou South |
~50 min |
Frequent |
| Shenzhen North → Huizhou South |
~25 min |
Frequent |
| Shenzhen North → Huizhou (station) |
~35 min |
Several daily |
- Huizhou South Station (惠州南站) is the main high-speed rail stop, about 15 km from the city center.
- Huizhou Station (惠州站) serves regular trains and is closer to West Lake.
Airport
| Airport |
Distance |
Transport |
Time |
Cost |
| Huizhou Pingtan Airport (HUZ) |
~25 km to city center |
Taxi |
~30 min |
~80 CNY |
| Huizhou Pingtan Airport (HUZ) |
~25 km |
Airport bus to city |
~40 min |
~15 CNY |
| Shenzhen Bao’an (SZX) |
~100 km |
Coach or taxi |
~1.5 hr |
~150 CNY |
Domestic flights from Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Chongqing, Hangzhou, and Kunming serve Huizhou Pingtan Airport.
游 (Attractions)
| Attraction |
Ticket |
Suggested Time |
Notes |
| Huizhou West Lake (惠州西湖) |
Free |
2-3 hr |
Su Dongpo’s exile residence. Su Causeway (苏堤), Zhaoyun Tomb (朝云墓), Sizhou Pagoda (泗洲塔). Elegant lakeside park. |
| Xunliao Bay (巽寮湾) |
Free (beach access) |
Half to full day |
“China’s Maldives.” Fine sand, clear water. Delta Island (三角洲岛), boat trips, seafood. Resort zone. |
| Shuangyue Bay (双月湾) |
Free (beach access) |
Half to full day |
Twin crescent bays viewed from the observation deck. Sea Turtle Bay (海龟湾), reef bar, sunrise viewing. |
| Luofu Mountain (罗浮山) |
60 CNY |
Half day |
Taoist sacred mountain. Ge Hong’s alchemy site (葛洪炼丹), Chongxu Ancient Temple (冲虚古观). Cable car available. |
| Huidong Sea Turtle Nature Reserve (海龟自然保护区) |
30 CNY |
1-2 hr |
Protected nesting beach for sea turtles. Educational center. Located at Shuangyue Bay. |
| Daya Bay (大亚湾) |
Free |
2 hr |
Industrial port area with some lesser-known beaches. |
吃 (Food)
| Dish |
Recommended Restaurant |
Address / Area |
Price |
Notes |
| Dongjiang Salt Baked Chicken (东江盐焗鸡) |
Dongjiang Restaurant (东江饭店) |
West Lake area, city center |
~70 CNY |
Hakka classic — tender chicken baked in salt. |
| Stuffed Tofu (酿豆腐) |
Hakka restaurants |
West Lake area |
~35 CNY |
Hakka signature — tofu stuffed with minced pork. |
| Meizhou Braised Pork with Preserved Veg (梅菜扣肉) |
Dongjiang Restaurant |
West Lake area |
~55 CNY |
Huizhou is famous for its meicai (preserved mustard greens). |
| Hill Stream Snails (山坑螺) |
Farmhouse restaurants |
Luofu Mountain area |
~30 CNY |
Small snails stir-fried with chili and basil. |
| Hakka Niangjiu Chicken (客家娘酒鸡) |
Hakka eateries |
City center |
~60 CNY |
Chicken braised in Hakka glutinous rice wine. |
| Xunliao Bay Seafood Platter (巽寮湾海鲜) |
Beachfront seafood stalls |
Xunliao Bay |
100-200 CNY |
Seasonal catch — choose your fish from tanks. |
| Huizhou Rice Noodle Roll (惠州肠粉) |
Morning street stalls |
Any morning market |
~6-10 CNY |
Cantonese-style rice rolls. |
| Steamed Oysters with Garlic (蒜蓉蒸蚝) |
Xunliao / Shuangyue seafood restaurants |
Coastal area |
~50-80 CNY / dozen |
Fresh local oysters. |
住 (Hotel)
| Area |
Hotel Example |
Price Range |
Best For |
| West Lake, city center (惠城区西湖附近) |
Huizhou West Lake Hotel |
200-450 CNY |
Sightseeing, dining convenience |
| West Lake, city center (惠城区西湖附近) |
Vienna Hotel Huizhou |
200-350 CNY |
Budget business |
| Xunliao Bay (巽寮湾) |
Xunliao Bay Resort Hotel |
400-800 CNY |
Beach holiday, families |
| Xunliao Bay (巽寮湾) |
Budget inn / apartment |
200-400 CNY |
Backpackers |
| Shuangyue Bay (双月湾) |
Shuangyue Bay Seaview Hotel |
400-900 CNY |
Sea views, couples |
| Shuangyue Bay (双月湾) |
Local guesthouse |
200-400 CNY |
Budget beach stay |
- Huizhou Meicai (惠州梅菜): Preserved mustard greens, vacuum-packed — a classic Huizhou ingredient to take home.
- Luofu Mountain Medicinal Herbs (罗浮山草药): Taoist alchemy heritage items, herbal teas, and medicinal powders.
- Dried seafood: Available at Xunliao Bay market — dried shrimp, scallops, and fish.
- Huizhou lacquerware (惠州漆器): Traditional handcrafted lacquer items; available in the city center.
贴士 (Tips)
- Weekend traffic: Xunliao Bay and Shuangyue Bay are extremely congested on summer weekends. Drive early Friday evening or late Saturday morning.
- Shuangyue Bay viewpoint: The best panoramic view of the twin crescent bays is from the observation deck on the hill behind the bay.
- West Lake: Free entry for the main park. Some internal attractions (e.g., boat rides) charge extra.
- Luofu Mountain cable car: 40 CNY one-way, 70 CNY round-trip. Saves a steep 2-hour climb.
- Xunliao seafood: Restaurants by the pier offer “choose your own” seafood sold by weight. Agree on the price before ordering.
- Best season: October to April is the most comfortable period. Summer (May-Sep) is hot, humid, and prone to typhoons.
- Sun protection: Strong UV at the beaches — bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat year-round.
- Swimming safety: Some beaches have strong currents. Swim only in designated areas with lifeguards.
- Transport to bays: From Huizhou South Station, take a bus to Xunliao (~1 hr, 25 CNY) or Shuangyue (~1.5 hr, 30 CNY). Didi costs ~150-200 CNY.
- Accommodation booking: On summer weekends, book beach hotels at least 2 weeks in advance.
