Zhuhai on a BUS!! (BLOG SERIES 2014)

After a satisfying tour of Guangzhou, its time for us to travel to ZhuHai, a prefecture-level city on the southern coast of Guangdong province in China. ZhuHai is particularly known for their fresh and abundant seafood. 

Lunch before our journey

The Shoestringers decided to take the bus instead of the train back because the cost was cheaper. 

The journey was not really worth it. Albeit the cheap 65 yuan that we are paying for the bus ticket, we have to endure a 3.5 hours ride (compared to 45 minutes) to ZhuHai. 

Departing/Alighting gate

Waiting area 

Inside of our bus

The Golden Fortune Hotel ZhuHai was just right beside the bus station, we didn't have much difficulty locating it. 

ZhuHai Prefecture

Ferry to Hong Kong boarding

Fisher girl statue

Around ZhuHai, one of its prominent attractions are the walking street, which gets crowded at night. But it tends to get sleazy at night, with pimps everywhere. 

After 3.5 hours

Walking street view

Walking street view

There is also a huge underground mall near the border gates. Here you can find all sorts of clothing and fake electronics on sale. 

Underground mall entrance

We settled for dinner at the roadside restaurants at the walking street. The Seafood served was indeed really fresh.

Chilli Fish- a Szechuan speacility

Chicken

Shoestrings Travel Tips

• Try to ask for the price of the food before committing to the store to eat. Although it might seem crowded, the food might not necessarily be good or the price worthwhile.
• If you are travelling by bus, it will make a pit-stop at the ferry terminal to Hong Kong. Ideal to take a bus if you are going to Hong Kong.

Shoestring Travelers Budget List (RMB)

Petty cash 021014 (CLOSED)

311 bal b/d

(12) train from kechun to railway station

(8) to tianhe sports centre

(12) burger

(20) potato

(57) bbq

(12) prata

(8) train to guangzhou east railway

(24) street food

(16) drinks

(10) taxi

400 cash

(108) dinner

(18) tidbits

(17) tidbits

389 bal c/d (CLOSED)

Petty cash 031014 (CLOSED)

* take note that above costs are based on 4 pax