Self-guided tours around Zhanjiang(湛江周边自助游)

Zhanjiang City belongs to the prefecture-level city of Guangdong Province, formerly known as "Guangzhou Bay", also known as "Port City", is located in the southernmost tip of mainland China, southwestern Guangdong Province, belongs to the tropical northern edge of the monsoon climate, all year round by the regulation of the marine climate, no severe cold in winter, no summer heat, sub-tropical crops and Zhanjiang is a beautiful seashore. Zhanjiang is a beautiful coastal city, with its rich natural landscape and unique cultural heritage to attract countless tourists. With its beautiful beaches, spectacular natural scenery and rich history and culture, Zhanjiang can satisfy your needs, whether you like the romantic time by the sea or like to explore the depth of history and culture.
Take a self-guided tour with us today and enjoy the beauty of Zhanjiang.
湛江市属于广东省地级市，旧称“广州湾”，别称“港城”，位于中国大陆最南端、广东省西南部，属于热带北缘季风气候，终年受海洋气候的调节，冬无严寒，夏无酷暑，亚热带作物及海产资源丰富。湛江是一个美丽的海滨城市,以其丰富的自然景观和独特的文化底蕴吸引着无数游客。这里有美丽的海滩、壮观的自然风光和丰富的历史文化,无论你是喜欢海边的浪漫时光还是喜欢探索历史文化的深度,湛江都能满足你的需求。
今天和大家来一次自助旅游，领略湛江美景。

Main Route: Huguangyan->Sammoniac Island->Sea of Pineapple->Suixi Lion Culture Museum->Suixi Confucius Culture City(湖光岩->硇洲岛->菠萝的海->遂溪县醒狮文化博物馆->遂溪孔子文化城)

1.Huguangyan(湖光岩)

Located in Huguang Township, Mazhang District, Zhanjiang City, Huguang Rock Park is themed on the volcanic geological landscape with spectacular craters, clear lakes and dense forests, making it an ideal place for outdoor exploration and recreation. You can enjoy a beautiful view of the lake while strolling along the path by the lake, and climb to the top of the mountain to overlook the entire park. In addition, there are also many cultural relics and historical legends that will give you a deeper understanding of the local history and culture.
位于湛江市麻章区湖光镇的湖光岩公园以火山地质景观为主题,拥有壮观的火山口、清澈的湖泊和茂密的森林,是理想的户外探险和休闲场所。漫步在湖边的小道上,可以欣赏美丽的湖泊景色;爬上山顶,可以俯瞰整个公园的美景。此外,这里还有许多文化遗迹和历史传说,让你更深入地了解当地的历史文化。

2.Sammoniac Island(硇洲岛)

Scammoniac Island, anciently known as Saltpeter, is an island formed about 200,000-500,000 years ago by the eruption of an undersea volcano, and is also China's first large volcanic island. There are many places of interest on the island, including the famous Nayan Haikan Beach in the southern part of the country and the natural sea bathing area. It is also the island beyond the island, with beautiful scenery and pleasant views.
硇洲岛， 古称硭，是一个大约20—50万年前由海底火山爆发而形成的海岛，也是中国第一大火山岛，岛上有很多名胜古迹,包括南国著名的那晏海石滩和天然海浴场。它也是岛外之岛,风景秀丽,景色怡人。

3.Sea of Pineapple(菠萝的海)

Located in Qujie Township, Xuwen County, Zhanjiang City, the Sea of Pineapples is a tourist attraction themed on agricultural scenery, with beautiful pineapple fields, clear lakes and dense forests. Stroll along the pineapple fields and enjoy the beautiful rural scenery, and you can enjoy fishing, boating and other water activities at the lakes.
位于湛江市徐闻县曲界镇的菠萝的海是一个以农业风光为主题的旅游景点,有美丽的菠萝田、清澈的湖泊和茂密的森林。漫步在菠萝田的小道上,欣赏美丽的田园风光，可以在湖泊边钓鱼、划船等水上活动。

4.Suixi Lion Culture Museum(遂溪县醒狮文化博物馆)
Suixi Lion Dance began in the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and is an authentic Guangdong Province folk dance, a treasure in the Guangdong dance garden. Traditional folklore believes that lion dance can drive away evil spirits. Therefore, whenever there is a festive occasion, such as a new opening ceremony or a spring festival, lion dances are performed to celebrate the occasion.
At the Suixi Longwan Lion Dance Protection and Inheritance Base, you can get a glimpse of the Suixi Lion Dance production techniques, as well as the value and charm of the national intangible cultural heritage. As the lion culture is becoming more and more familiar, the lion ornaments, objects and other cultural tourism products have also begun to come into people's attention, and the lion elements of the cultural and creative products have also begun to be more and more people's favorite. In addition, the base also has a powerful lion dance performance, which is a good place to visit and experience the local non-legacy culture.
遂溪醒狮表演始于明清时期，是一种地道的广东省民间舞蹈，是广东舞苑中的一宝。传统民俗认为舞狮可以驱邪辟鬼。故此每逢喜庆节日，例如新张庆典、迎春赛会等，都喜欢敲锣打鼓，舞狮助庆。
在遂溪龙湾醒狮保护传承基地,可以一睹遂溪狮头制作技艺,也可以领略到国家级非物质文化遗产的价值和魅力。随着醒狮文化被越来越多人熟知,关于醒狮的摆饰、物件等文化旅游产品也开始进入人们的视线中,醒狮元素的文创产品也开始受到越来越多人的喜爱。此外,基地内还有一场霸气威武的醒狮表演,是一个具有参观性又可以体验当地非遗文化的好去处。

5.Suixi Confucius Culture City(遂溪孔子文化城)
Suixi Confucius Cultural City is located in the southwest of the county. It consists of ten areas, including "Confucius, Ancient, Stone, South Gate Area, East Gate Area, etc. It integrates tourism, culture and education, leisure and vacation, ecological experience, and devotional pilgrimage, and is a good place for families to play and learn.
遂溪孔子文化城位于县城西南方向。它由“孔、古、石、南门区、东门区等十个区域组成,集旅游观光、文化教育、休闲度假、体验生态、虔诚朝拜于一体,是一个适合一家人玩耍和学习的好地方。

Gourmet Introduction(美食介绍)

Zhanjiang has a wide variety of seafood, including lobsters, prawns, shrimps, crabs, conch and so on. Cooking methods to steam, white cut, braised, etc., emphasizing to maintain the original flavor of the ingredients.
Tian Ai Dumplings, Steamed Rice Dumplings, Bamboo Dumplings, Rice Dumplings with Clams, Congee with Conch, Fried Noodles in Po Mei, Pan-fried Dumplings in Anpu, Deep-fried Shrimp Cakes in Wu Chuan, Cold Vermicelli in Xu Wen, Charcoal-burnt Oysters in Wu Chuan
湛江的海鲜品种繁多,包括龙虾、对虾、皮皮虾、螃蟹、海螺等。烹饪方式以清蒸、白切、红烧等为主,强调保持食材原汁原味。
田艾籺，裹蒸粽，簸箕炊，蛤萎粽，沙螺粥，坡尾炒粉，安铺煎堆，吴川炸虾饼，徐闻凉拌粉，吴川炭烧生蚝。