7 Days in Yangjiang

A week for Hailing Island's beaches and the Nanhai No.1 wreck, the karst caves and 1,337 m peak of Yangchun, the east-coast fishing villages of Dongping, and the knife-makers' city.

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Best time: April-November for beach weather; watch typhoon forecasts July-SeptemberBudget: mid-range

Quick Answer

Is 7 days enough for Yangjiang?

7 days is the sweet spot for Yangjiang: enough time for the must-sees plus one day trip or food/rest day.

Source: NihaoVisit Yangjiang guide

7-day Yangjiang itinerary at a glance

Use our full Yangjiang travel guide as the base and adapt it to 7 days. Keep the city's three signature attractions as the backbone; fill the rest with neighborhood walks, food markets, and an easy day trip.

Dajiao Bay & Zhapo portMaritime Silk Road Museum (Nanhai No.1)Lingxiao Cave (Yangchun)Ebuhuang MountainDongping Pearl BayKnife museum

Day 1

Hailing Island — Bay & Port

About 45 km onto the island; swim the Dajiao Bay crescent, dinner in Zhapo's port lanes.

yangjiang dajiao bay
yangjiang zhapo fishing port

Day 2

Nanhai No.1 & Silver Beach

The Song wreck salvaged whole in December 2007 — about 22 m of hull, more than 180,000 relics — then the near-10 km sand sweep.

yangjiang maritime silk road museum
yangjiang shili yintan

Day 3

Mawei Island & Island Cycling

Sunset from Mawei's rocks, a flat ride along the Silver Beach back road, and a morning fish-market browse in Zhapo.

yangjiang mawei island
yangjiang shili yintan

Day 4

Yangchun — Lingxiao & Longgong Caves

About 50 km north to Yangchun; Lingxiao's underground river runs by boat beneath a vast chamber, and Longgong's stalactite halls sit a short drive away.

yangjiang lingxiaoyan cave
yangjiang longgong cave

Day 5

Chunwan Stone Forest & Ebuhuang Foothills

The limestone pinnacles of Chunwan, then the green foothills below Ebuhuang Mountain (1,337 m) — the summit is a hard hike, the valley circuits are gentle.

yangjiang chunwan stone forest
yangjiang ebuhuangzhang

Day 6

Dongping Coast — Pearl Bay & Da'ao

About 50 km east to Dongping's Pearl Bay surf beach, then the restored Da'ao fishing village with its temple-front square.

yangjiang dongping pearl bay
yangjiang daao fishing village

Day 7

Knife City & Departure

A century of sharpening craft at the Shibalazi museum, lakeside and old-street fare, then the rail line out.

yangjiang shibalazi knife museum
yangjiang yuanyang lake
yangjiang nanenlu old street

Budget for 7 days in Yangjiang

Tier	Per day	7 days total
Backpacker	USD $50–$80	USD $350–$560
Mid-range	USD $100–$200	USD $700–$1,400
Luxury	USD $300+	USD $2,100+

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Frequently asked questions

What is the daily budget for Yangjiang?

Budget travelers: USD $50–$80/day. Mid-range: $100–$200/day. Luxury: $300+/day. These cover hotel, three meals, transit, and one paid attraction per day.

Do I need a visa to visit Yangjiang?

It depends on your passport — see our <a href="/china-visa-2026/">China visa guide</a> for the latest country-by-country list. Most Western passport holders can enter visa-free for 30 days as of 2026.

How do I get from the airport to the center of Yangjiang?

Yangjiang's main airport connects to the city center via airport bus, taxi, or metro where available. See the airport transfer section of our Yangjiang guide.

Can I use 7 days for both Yangjiang and a side trip?

Yes — with 7 days you can pair Yangjiang with one nearby city (e.g. a short rail or bus side trip) and still have buffer days.

Is Yangjiang safe for tourists?

Yes. Yangjiang has very low violent crime rates and is widely considered safe for foreign tourists. Standard petty-theft precautions apply. See our <a href="/is-china-safe-2026/">is China safe</a> page.