Yangjiang is located in the southwest of Guangdong Province, bordering the South China Sea with a coastline of 458 km. It has a subtropical monsoon climate, warm and humid year-round, with abundant sunshine and rainfall.
Yangjiang has a long history. It belonged to Nanhai Commandery in the Qin Dynasty, became a county in the Han Dynasty, and was upgraded to a prefecture-level city in 1988. As an important node on the Maritime Silk Road, it boasts rich maritime cultural heritage.
Yangjiang's unique culture is known for kite culture, lacquer art, and Danjia culture. Its cuisine features seafood, with representative dishes such as Yangjiang fermented black beans, Pig Intestine Rolls, and Yangjiang knife-cut noodles. Its knife and scissors products are renowned worldwide.
Yangjiang is a famous base for knife and scissors production, accounting for 70% of China's output. It is also actively developing coastal tourism. Hailing Island is a national-level tourist resort, and the economy continues to grow.
The best time to visit 阳江 is The best time to visit is from October to April.
Yangjiang has a warm climate and is suitable for travel all year round, but the best season is autumn and winter, from October to April, when the weather is cool and there is less rainfall, perfect for seaside activities.
Summer (May to September) is hot and rainy with frequent typhoons, but it is also a good time for beach and water sports, though weather warnings should be heeded.
Spring (March to April) and autumn (October to November) have pleasant temperatures and beautiful scenery, ideal for photography and outdoor activities.
The Yangjiang area belonged to Nanhai Commandery, incorporated into the Central Plains dynasty.
Yangjiang was upgraded from a county-level city to a prefecture-level city, governing Jiangcheng District, Yangdong District, Yangxi County, and Yangchun City.
Hailing Island was rated as a 5A-level scenic spot for its high-quality beaches and natural scenery, becoming a tourism icon of Yangjiang.
Recommended places to visit
Hailing Island is the fourth largest island in Guangdong, featuring famous beaches such as Dajiao Bay and Shili Silver Beach, and is a national 5A-level tourist attraction.
Lingxiao Cave is a typical karst cave with spectacular stalactites and underground rivers, known as 'the first cave in the South'.
Explore rich intangible cultural heritage and traditional crafts
Yangjiang lacquer art is a national intangible cultural heritage, famous for its decoration techniques, producing lacquer paintings and lacquerware.
Yangjiang kite making techniques are a national intangible cultural heritage, represented by the 'lingzhi kite', with unique shapes and exquisite craftsmanship.
Must-know transportation for exploring the city
Yangjiang Heshan Airport mainly serves general aviation and tourist charters, currently no scheduled commercial flights, can fly to Zhuhai and other places.
Depends on route
Yangjiang Station is an important stop on the Shenzhen-Zhanjiang Railway, providing direct access to Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhanjiang, etc., about 1.5 hours to Guangzhou.
Guangzhou South to Yangjiang second class about 120 CNY
City bus routes cover major attractions and business districts, fare starts at 2 CNY, some lines go to Hailing Island.
2-10 CNY
Taste the most authentic and popular local specialties
Yangjiang fermented black beans are a geographical indication product, made from high-quality black beans through fermentation, with a delicious taste, excellent for cooking.
Zhuchangluo is a traditional Yangjiang snack, made of rice noodle skin wrapped with bean sprouts, dried shrimp, and other fillings, shaped like pig intestines, served with sauce.
Dajiao Bay is the most famous beach on Hailing Island, with fine sand and clear water, suitable for swimming and water sports.
Yangjiang is the 'Hometown of Chinese Kites'. The museum displays various traditional and modern kites, and visitors can experience kite flying.
Chunwan Stone Forest is a typical karst landform with towering stone peaks and奇特 scenery, known as 'Little Guilin'.
Yangjiang knife-cut noodles are wide rice noodles cut by knife, with a smooth and chewy texture, often served with beef brisket or pork trotter toppings.
Yangjiang waters are rich in oysters, with plump and delicious meat, can be eaten raw or grilled, representing local seafood.
Yangjiang fish balls are handmade from fresh fish, very elastic, suitable for soup or hot pot.