Zengcheng to Huizhou Coastal Getaway | Generated by AI
Transportation: Zengcheng (增城) → Huizhou (惠州)
The Guangzhou–Shanwei high-speed railway opened September 26, 2023, and connects Zengcheng (增城) directly to Huizhou South (惠州南) station via an intermediate stop at Boluo (博罗). The line operates at 250 km/h in the Zengcheng section. This is your fastest option.
Trip Cost Estimate:
- Train: Zengcheng → Huizhou South: ~CNY 30-50 each way
- Return: Huizhou South → Zengcheng: ~CNY 30-50
- Hotels: CNY 200-400/night (3-star in Huidong)
- Food: CNY 100-200/day
- Total: ~CNY 2,500-3,500 for 3-4 days
3-Day Trip Itinerary (Compact)
Day 1: Zengcheng → Huidong (惠东县)
- 08:00 - Take high-speed train from Zengcheng (增城) → Huizhou South (惠州南). Travel time ~30-40 min
- 09:00 - Arrive Huizhou South; take local bus/taxi to Huidong (~1 hour, CNY 30-50)
- 11:00 - Check into hotel in Huidong (near Shuangyue Bay or Xunliao Bay)
- 13:00 - Lunch, rest
- 15:00 - Xunliao Bay (寻梦湾) - beach walk, check out Mozishi Park
- 18:00 - Sunset at bay, dinner
- 20:00 - Sleep
Day 2: Island Hopping
- 08:00 - Breakfast
- 09:00 - Yanzhou Island (盐洲岛) - full-day island tour (swimming, fishing village, natural scenery). Tours available from hotels or local agencies (CNY 100-200/person)
- 17:00 - Return to Huidong
- 18:30 - Dinner
- 20:00 - Sleep
Day 3: Beaches
- 08:00 - Breakfast
- 09:00 - Shuangyue Bay (双月湾) - coastal road drive, beach time, Caishi Beach (彩石滩). Rent scooter or take taxi
- 13:00 - Lunch at local restaurant
- 15:00 - Lion Island (狮子岛) optional hike if energy allows
- 17:00 - Return to Huidong, pack
- 19:00 - Dinner
- 20:30 - Sleep
Day 4: Return
- 08:00 - Breakfast, check out
- 09:30 - Bus/taxi to Huizhou South (惠州南) (~1.5 hours)
- 11:00 - Train from Huizhou South → Zengcheng. Depart 11:30, arrive ~12:15
- 12:30 - Back home
4-Day Trip Itinerary (Relaxed)
Add one more day to Day 2-3 split:
Day 1: Same as above
Day 2: Yanzhou Island full day
Day 3: Shuangyue Bay + Lion Island hiking + relax
Day 4: Huizhou West Lake (惠州西湖) in city center - half-day walk, then return home. Or stay another beach day and do Heidajiao (黑石滩) coastline photography.
Day 5: Return
Logistics Notes:
- Train Booking: Book at railway.12306.cn or use Anji Travel app (安吉出行)
- In Huidong: Rent electric scooter (CNY 50-100/day) or hire local taxis (CNY 80-150/day for driver service)
- Beach Season: Oct-May best (water cold but swimmable). Jun-Sep hot + typhoon risk
- Hotel Recommendation: Stay in Huidong near Xunliao Bay; closer to islands and Shuangyue Bay
- Food: Seafood-heavy; try oysters (生蚝), sea urchin (海胆), fish hotpot (鱼火锅)
- Skip Huizhou City: Unless interested in West Lake or museum culture. Coastal Huidong is the draw.
Alternative: Add Guangzhou Day
If going up to 4-5 days, consider:
- Day 1: Zengcheng → Huizhou (as above)
- Days 2-3: Huizhou islands
- Day 4: Morning return to Guangzhou; afternoon explore Guangzhou (Liwan Lake, Temple Street, Pearl River)
- Day 5: Zengcheng
This gives you coastal + city in one trip.
References:
- Guangzhou–Shanwei high-speed railway - Wikipedia
- Trip.com - Huizhou Coastal Guide