Yeli Island
The island is not large; walking around it takes about 40 minutes, and many visitors stop by while strolling along Qinglv Road. The island has four small peaks. Yeli Mountain,…
Yeli Island, Zhuhai · 钉钉 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Key facts
- Admission
- Free; free; ocean hot spring ticket ¥228
- Opening hours
- 9:00 – 1:30 the next day
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours; 1–2 days
- Getting there
- Near Mingting Park (名亭公园) bus stop; near Hengqin Bay Hotel (横琴湾酒店) bus stop; alternatively, shuttle buses from Xiangzhou also run to Hengqin Island; get off at the Outer Jintai Temple Gate (金台寺外山门) bus stop and walk Haiquanwan Ocean Hot Spring: Zhuhai Haiquanwan Ocean Hot Spring is a rare sodium chloride spring, rich in more than 30 trace elements beneficial to the body. It is said to help with body shaping, skin beautifying and improving blood circulation.; Near Haiquanwan (海泉湾) bus stop; near Banyu Station Park (半岛驿站公园) bus stop
- Guidebook rating
- 3 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 2371. Open in Google Maps
About Yeli Island
The island is not large; walking around it takes about 40 minutes, and many visitors stop by while strolling along Qinglv Road. The island has four small peaks. Yeli Mountain, the highest on the island, offers lovely scenery and is an ideal spot to enjoy the sea breeze and watch the sunrise and sunset.
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In a Nutshell
Hengqin Island (横琴岛) is the largest island in Zhuhai and is famous for its plump, fresh and delicious oysters. On holidays, crowds of visitors flock to Hengqin just to taste them.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Yeli Island cost?
Admission to Yeli Island is Free; free; ocean hot spring ticket ¥228, as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Yeli Island?
Yeli Island is open 9:00 – 1:30 the next day.
How do I get to Yeli Island?
Near Mingting Park (名亭公园) bus stop; near Hengqin Bay Hotel (横琴湾酒店) bus stop; alternatively, shuttle buses from Xiangzhou also run to Hengqin Island; get off at the Outer Jintai Temple Gate (金台寺外山门) bus stop and walk Haiquanwan Ocean Hot Spring: Zhuhai Haiquanwan Ocean Hot Spring is a rare sodium chloride spring, rich in more than 30 trace elements beneficial to the body. It is said to help with body shaping, skin beautifying and improving blood circulation.; Near Haiquanwan (海泉湾) bus stop; near Banyu Station Park (半岛驿站公园) bus stop
How long should I spend at Yeli Island?
Plan on 2–3 hours; 1–2 days for Yeli Island.
Where is Yeli Island?
Yeli Island is in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, in the South China of China. Qinglv Road, Xiangzhou District, Zhuhai City; Haiquanwan Resort, Gaolan Port Area, Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province
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