What makes Shanwei in Guangdong ideal for a weekend break? Sunsets, seafood and more
There are many reasons Hongkongers should visit Shanwei, from diverse food offerings to beaches, water sports and stunning sunsets
Drawn by its affordable food, shopping and entertainment, many Hong Kong residents choose to spend their weekends in the neighbouring city of Shenzhen in China.
But further east in Guangdong province is a little-known city that offers something quite different. Shanwei – not to be confused with nearby Shantou – is a coastal city less than two hours from Hong Kong that has clean, family-friendly beaches and stunning sunsets that rival those in Phuket or Bali.
And if visitors want to leave the seaside, there is the bustling Ermalu night market, which offers beef hotpot – a speciality of the region – and other local delicacies.