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Voykit pocket guide · China
Yangjiang
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Yangjiang; one night only if you want beach time on Hailing Island.
Yangjiang is a coastal city in western Guangdong with easy rail links to Guangzhou and Shenzhen. Its main draws are Hailing Island beaches, maritime museums and the knife‑making heritage. A day covers the city centre and a quick island visit; an extra night adds relaxed beach time.
- Country
- China
- Best months
- Oct–Nov, Mar–May
- Avoid
- Jul–Aug (hot, humid)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- CNY
- Money
- Alipay and WeChat Pay accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB and Amex cards; single payments over ¥200 carry a fee of about 3% on a foreign card (smaller ones are free), and per-payment and yearly caps apply — check the app. Keep a second way to pay.
- Daily spend
- Budget ¥200–350 excl. bed · Mid ¥350–600 excl. bed · High ¥600+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- A roaming eSIM from outside China routes traffic through its home network, so Google, WhatsApp and Instagram work without a VPN — the simplest setup.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Fire 119 · Ambulance 120
- Plugs
- Types A, C, I · 220 V · 50 Hz · Many sockets take flat two-pin (A), round two-pin (C) and angled three-pin (I) plugs; UK plugs need an adapter.
- Tipping
- Restaurants: No tip; upmarket hotels add 10–15% service.; Taxis and DiDi: No tip.; Tour guides and drivers: Expected on organised tours: about ¥100–200 a day for a guide, ¥50–100 for a driver.; Hotel porters: Not expected; ¥10–20 in luxury hotels.
- Water
- Not for drinking from the tap; bottled water ¥2–5, and kettles and free bottles in hotel rooms. Restaurants serve hot water or tea.
- Toilets
- Public toilets are frequent and free; squat toilets outside hotels and malls. Carry tissues — many have no paper.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | ¥15–¥25 |
| Seafood plate (shrimp, crab, fish) | ¥60–¥120 |
| Bus ride within city | ¥1–¥2 |
| Taxi start (2 km (1.2 mi))Taxi start (1.2 mi (2 km)) | ¥7 |
| Museum entry (Maritime Silk Road Museum) | ¥80 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CAN · Guangzhou Baiyun International
- High‑speed rail to Yangjiang ~1 h
Typical fares
- Guangzhou South → Yangjiang (high‑speed rail)
- ≈ ¥120, 1 h (check)
- City bus fare
- ¥1–¥2 per ride
- Taxi city centre → Hailing Island ferry point
- ≈ ¥30–¥45
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Buses are the main public transport; city buses run 06:00–22:00, ¥1–2 per ride. Taxis start at ¥7 for 2 km (1.2 mi), then ¥2.5/km. Bike‑share ¥1 per 30 min. Hailing Island reachable by bus line 31 (≈¥30).Buses are the main public transport; city buses run 6:00 AM–10:00 PM, ¥1–2 per ride. Taxis start at ¥7 for 2 km (1.2 mi), then ¥2.5/km. Bike‑share ¥1 per 30 min. Hailing Island reachable by bus line 31 (≈¥30).Buses are the main public transport; city buses run 06:00–22:00, ¥1–2 per ride. Taxis start at ¥7 for 1.2 mi (2 km), then ¥2.5/km. Bike‑share ¥1 per 30 min. Hailing Island reachable by bus line 31 (≈¥30).Buses are the main public transport; city buses run 6:00 AM–10:00 PM, ¥1–2 per ride. Taxis start at ¥7 for 1.2 mi (2 km), then ¥2.5/km. Bike‑share ¥1 per 30 min. Hailing Island reachable by bus line 31 (≈¥30).
See and do
Known for
- Hailing Island beaches
- Yangjiang knife industry
- Maritime Silk Road Museum
- Seafood markets
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Hailing Island | Bus line 31 from city centre, about 30 min; walk or bike on the island | ≈1 h total |
| Yangjiang Kite Museum | City bus 2 or 8, 10 min from station | ≈30 min |
| Beishan Ancient Temple | Bus 5 or 6, 15 min ride | ≈45 min |
Sleep
- City‑centre budget hotels
- Close to railway station and bus terminal; 2–3 km (1.2–1.9 mi) from Hailing Island ferry point.Close to railway station and bus terminal; 1.2–1.9 mi (2–3 km) from Hailing Island ferry point.
- Beach resorts on Hailing Island
- Ideal for a night stay; 30 min bus from city centre.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | 对不起duìbuqǐ |
| Thank you | 谢谢xièxiè |
| How much is it? | 多少钱？duōshǎo qián? |
| Where is the bus stop? | 公交站在哪里？gōngjiāo zhàn zài nǎlǐ? |
| Can I pay by card? | 可以刷卡吗？kěyǐ shuākǎ ma? |
| Restroom, please | 洗手间在哪里？xǐshǒujiān zài nǎlǐ? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and a nod; use surnames with a title; avoid: Hugs and cheek kisses
- Face: Disagree privately and indirectly; avoid: Correcting or embarrassing someone in front of others
- Gifts: Give with two hands; expect the gift to be refused once or twice and opened later; avoid: Clocks, umbrellas, white flowers, sets of four
- Business cards: Present and receive with both hands, read it, keep it on the table; avoid: Writing on it or pocketing it at once
- Queues and crowds: Hold your ground politely in scrums at buses and lifts; avoid: Taking pushing personally
- Temples: Walk clockwise around Tibetan stupas and prayer wheels; remove hats; avoid: Touching statues or photographing where signs forbid
- Politics: Listen; follow your host's lead; avoid: Raising Tibet, Taiwan, Xinjiang, 1989 or the party leadership
- Numbers and colour: Red and 8 are lucky; red envelopes carry money gifts; avoid: Writing names in red; the number 4
Scams and watch-outs
- Last city buses leave around 22:00; plan return trips early.
- Taxi fares can vary; ask for estimate before boarding.
- Check seasonal ferry schedules to Hailing Island (may suspend in winter).
Yangjiang is generally safe for tourists. Watch for pickpocketing in crowded markets and on buses; avoid unlicensed taxis and always agree on the fare before riding.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Yangjiang yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Hailing Island beaches
- Yangjiang knife industry
- Maritime Silk Road Museum
- Seafood markets
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Yangjiang, revision 5324073 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5324073
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/yangjiang). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.