Maoming - Tourist Attractions

Tourist Attractions

Maoming is home to the No. 1 Shoal of China Vacation Area (中国第一滩 Zhōngguó dì-yī tān), Fang Ji Island (放鸡岛 fàng jī dǎo) and Tianmashan (天马山 tiān mǎ shān) Eco-tourist Area, Gaozhou Temple of Madam Xian (冼太庙 Xiǎn tài miào) and Genzi Litchi Cultural Tourist Area.

The No.1 Shoal of China Vacation Area is 25 kilometers (16 mi) from the downtown Maoming, in the Maogang District. With miles of fine beach outside the shelter belt, tourists can enjoy parachute gliding and sailboarding. It is also a national training center for beach volleyball, and often hosts national and international competitions.

Chicken Island is the largest in Maoming covering an area of 1.9 km2. This tourist resort is a fascinating diving center boasting clear and unruffled sea waters, famous for its coral reefs and recreational scuba diving. Skin and deep diving, diving of exploration are available as well.

Temple of Madam Xian was constructed in 1535 in memory of Madam Xian, who was the female leader of Baiyue Tribe. The temple is rich in cultural and historical objects, such as ancient statues, sculptures and stone inscriptions.

Maoming is a famous litchi production base in China. The Genzi Litchi Cultural Tourist Area is situated in Genzi, a small town in Maoming.

The delicious local foods are also worth recommending. Huazhou Baiqie Chicken (白切鸡 bái qiè jī), Gaozhou Salted Chicken (盐焗鸡 yán jú jī), Fenpi (粉皮 fěn pí), Genzi Beef Rice Noodle and Xinyi Huaixiang Chicken are the most popular local dishes in the city.

Downtown Maoming is also a comfortable walking city, great for just wandering into shops. A downtown park comes alive at night as couples and families stroll.

Maoming is easily accessible from Guangzhou (approximately four hours by a comfortable train or a first class bus). Two train stations serve Maoming, one downtown that provides the connection to Guangzhou and points to the north and one a few minutes south of town that connects to the south and west.